Hot Midwest gets hotter July 17, 2011 The heat wave that began Saturday is bringing even more oppressive conditions to much of the U.S. The Weather Channel’s Eric Fisher explains how long the heat might last. (Nightly News)

Minting a waste of money? July 17, 2011 The U.S. Mint started churning out $1 coins after Congress told them to, but so few people are using them that more than $1 billion in coins are now idling in vaults. NBC’s Lisa Meyers ...

Despite looming deadline, Obama enjoys summer day July 17, 2011 Just 16 days from the Aug. 2 debt deadline, the president found time in Washington to go to church and watch soccer with his family. NBC’s Mike Viqueira reports. (Nightly News)

Jordan proud of his putting July 17, 2011 Jimmy Roberts catches up with Michael Jordan at the American Century Championship. (NBC Sports)

Hawk wins long drive contest July 17, 2011 After the Green Bay Packers' A.J. Hawk talks to Jimmy Roberts after winning the Long Drive Challenge at the American Century celebrity golf tournament. (NBC Sports)

Rodgers throws pass to Rice July 17, 2011 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks about winning the Super Bowl and getting to play golf with NFL legends like Jerry Rice. Rodgers throws a pass to Rice. (NBC Sports)

Former Yankees proud of Jeter’s feat July 17, 2011 Jimmy Roberts asks some former Yankees at the American Century celebrity golf tournament about Derek Jeter’s 3000th hit. (NBC Sports)

Sakic on hole-in-one July 17, 2011 Joe Sakic made a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th hole at the American Century Celebrity golf tournament. (NBC Sports)

Who’s worse? Porter or Barkley? July 17, 2011 Jimmy Roberts asks Joey Porter and Charles Barkley about what’s a stake for the loser of their matchup in the American Century Championship. (NBC Sports)

$1 million ace for Sakic July 17, 2011 Former Colorado Avalanche center Joe Sakic earns $1 million — $500,000 for him and $500,000 for charity — by making a hole-in-one at the American Century celebrity golf tournament. (NBC Sports)

Nightly News Now – July 17, 2011 July 17, 2011 Got a minute? NBC’s Lester Holt looks at today’s headlines: the head of London’s Scotland Yard resigns over his role in the widening phone hacking scandal, sweltering heat across the central U.S. ...

New home for black Civil War museum in D.C. July 17, 2011 A museum that honors African Americans who fought in the US Civil War celebrates its grand re-opening this weekend. WRC’s Derrick Ward reports. (NBC News)

Kobe playing in China? July 17, 2011 Lakers star Kobe Bryant talks to the media about the possibility of playing in China during this lockout. (NBC Sports)

On the bike with Cav July 17, 2011 Robbie Ventura talks with Mark Cavendish about his motivations. (NBC Sports)

On the bike with Cav July 17, 2011 Robbie Ventura talks with Mark Cavendish about his motivations. (NBC Sports)

On the bike with Cav July 17, 2011 Robbie Ventura talks with Mark Cavendish about his motivations. (NBC Sports)

Wrapup and what’s ahead July 17, 2011 Stage 15 was another day for the sprinters, but now can Thomas Voeckler hold on the final week? (NBC Sports)

Wrapup and what’s ahead July 17, 2011 Stage 15 was another day for the sprinters, but now can Thomas Voeckler hold on the final week? (NBC Sports)

Wrapup and what’s ahead July 17, 2011 Stage 15 was another day for the sprinters, but now can Thomas Voeckler hold on the final week? (NBC Sports)

'Harry Potter' has best ... July 17, 2011 The final "Harry Potter" film shattered box office records with $168.6 million in ticket sales over its debut weekend. Msnbc’s Richard Lui talks with In Touch Weekly's ...