World News Tonight with David Muir
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Full Episode for May 06, 2026
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Full Episode: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz still closed and gas prices skyrocketing to the highest in four years, Mary Bruce reports as the Trump administration insists the ceasefire is holding though Iran fired missiles on U.S. Navy ships; Victor Oquendo has new details on the deadly outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship that health officials now say may be linked to a rare strain of hantavirus; Trevor Ault has the latest on the possible grizzly bear attack that left two hikers mauled and screaming for help at Yellowstone National Park; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News To...
Full Episode: Monday, May 4, 2026
Jon Karl reports on the fragile ceasefire with Iran teetering in week 10 of the war after Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and how Pres. Donald Trump downplayed Iran’s attacks; Victor Oquendo has details on the three cruise passengers that have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak – a rare, serious illness spread by rodent exposure – on a Dutch-based ship; David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of John Sterling, the longtime broadcaster of the New York Yankees, who died at age 87 after 36 seasons of electrifying play-by-plays on TV and radio; and more on tonigh...
Full Episode: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Morgan Norwood reports from Newark, the growing fallout of the collapse of Spirit Airlines, passengers stranded, many forced to pay higher ticket prices on other carriers to get home, and other carriers worried about their financial stability ahead of the summer travel season; Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Tel Aviv, President Trump says the U.S. will help ships from countries not involved in the Iran conflict to leave the Strait of Hormuz; Selina Wang reports from the White House, new polling finds ⅔ of Americans feel the country is headed in the wrong direction and more on tonight’s broa...
Full Episode: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Morgan Norwood reports on Spirit Airlines - known for its bright-yellow planes and rock-bottom prices – is shutting down after it was unable to secure a bailout from the federal government; Alex Presha reports on the growing concerns about the state of the economy with gas prices surging to as high as eight dollars a gallon in parts of California; Selina Wang reports on President Trump issuing a new warning to Iran as officials with that country say the war is likely to resume and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026
Jon Karl reports on Pres. Trump saying he doesn’t need Congressional approval for the war in Iran because hostilities have been "terminated" as he faces a deadline under the War Powers Act; Aaron Katersky has details on the 18-year-old charged in a deadly Kentucky bank robbery after police say he led them on a high-speed chase that put area schools on lockdown; as thousands took to Havana's streets for May Day, Matt Rivers has reports on how the U.S. oil blockade has left Cuba on the brink of economic collapse; and more on tonight’s broadcast of Worl...
Full Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Elizabeth Schulze has details on gas prices in the U.S. soaring to their highest point in four years, with the national average now $4.40 per gallon, leaving families struggling to keep up with costs; Trevor Ault has the latest on the stabbing spree at a high school in Tacoma, Washington, that’s left at least five people injured, including four students and a security guard; Aaron Katersky reports on the purported suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein, found by his cellmate, convicted quadruple murderer Nicholas Tartaglione, who told The New York Times it was written on paper from a yellow le...
Full Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Pierre Thomas has details on the chilling new images released of alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect Cole Allen, with one appearing to show him armed in his hotel room just moments before authorities say he attempted to assassinate Pres. Trump; Martha Raddatz reports on the heated hearing on Capitol Hill where Secretary Pete Hegseth testified for the first time since the start of the war with Iran, defending the operation, as the cost of the conflict soars to $25 billion; Alex Stone has the latest on the powerful tornado that tore apart a Texas town, and Lee Goldberg tracks...
Full Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Pierre Thomas has the latest on a grand jury’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for a second time over a social media post the DOJ claims was a threat against Pres. Trump; James Longman has details on King Charles’ historic address to Congress, urging unity amid global tensions, praising America's founding ideals, condemning political violence and calling for support of Ukraine; Trevor Ault reports on the five Mississippi middle school students hailed as heroes after jumping into action when they noticed their bus driver lost consciousness from an asthma attack, working together to stop the bus; and...
Full Episode for April 27, 2026
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Full Episode: Sunday, April 26, 2026
With new witness accounts, Jonathan Karl reports on the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner; Pierre Thomas reports on new details about Cole Allan - the man authorities say is the alleged gunman, and the writings sources say allegedly shed light on a possible motive. Aaron Katersky reports security concerns raised in the wake of the shooting. And James Longman looks ahead to the state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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Full Episode: Friday, April 24, 2026
Morgan Norwood reports on the violent tornadoes from a multi-day severe weather outbreak that are again threatening millions after a terrifying 24 hours in the Heartland, as raging wildfires burn across the South; more than a week after two University of South Florida doctoral students were last seen, Victor Oquendo has details on Tampa police discovering the remains of one student, whose roommate has now been arrested in connection with the disappearances; Alex Stone shares the heartbreaking tribute from Jake Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, to his parents – describing the grief from their murders as a “living nigh...
Full Episode: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Pierre Thomas reports on the suspects now in custody after gunfire erupted at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, killing one and injuring five others; Aaron Katersky has details on the arrest of a U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan Pres. Nicolas Maduro that’s been accused of making $400,000 by betting he'd be removed from office before Pres. Trump made the announcement; Victor Oquendo reports on the harrowing video showing the moment the Santiaguito volcano in Guatemala suddenly erupted, sending hikers climbing the volcano running for their lives as debris came raining down; an...
Full Episode for April 22, 2026
Matt Rivers has the latest on the fast-moving wildfires in the Southeast that have forced evacuations as flames destroy dozens of homes in Georgia and Florida, and Lee Goldberg has more on the multiple red flag warnings in place from Texas to the Dakotas as a new severe weather outbreak begins in the Heartland; Mary Bruce reports on the dramatic video broadcast on Iranian state TV showing masked soldiers boarding a cargo ship and brandishing long guns just 24 hours after Pres. Trump extended the ceasefire; Stephanie Ramos has details on the deadly chemical leak at a plant in West...
Full Episode: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Mary Bruce reports on Pres. Trump’s ceasefire extension with Iran just 24 hours after he said it was "highly unlikely" the deal would be extended amid uncertain peace talks; Rhiannon Ally has details on the car crash through a police headquarters in Philadelphia that the commissioner called an "absolute deliberate act;” Gio Benitez has the latest on the American Airlines passenger jet that came within 350 feet of an Air Canada plane near New York's JFK airport, marking the second close call this week; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026
Matt Rivers has the latest on the gunman who opened fire at Mexico’s historic Teotihuacán pyramids, one of the most iconic tourist sites in the world, killing at least one tourist from Canada and injuring several others; Gio Benitez reports on the two Southwest planes near Nashville that were forced to take evasive action after flying within 500 feet of each other possibly due to an air traffic controller’s error; Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and John Ternus will take his place as the head of the technology giant; Elizabeth Schulze has more on the major...
Full Episode: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Ian Pannell reports from Tel Aviv, President Trump says the U.S. has seized an Iranian flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a day before planned talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad. The ceasefire is set to end Wednesday; Selina Wang reports from the White House, ABC News has learned that President Trump held a meeting in the situation room last week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, and stock futures tumble while oil futures rise after the seizure of the Iranian ship; Morgan Norwood reports from Lena, Illinois, residents clean up after an E...
Full Episode: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Mola Lenghi reports on the severe weather tearing up the Midwest, at least 35 tornadoes across 10 states, homes under threat and the terrifying moment a tornado swept over a school, with more storms on the way; Alex Presha has the details on a passenger jet forced to divert to Pittsburgh after a bomb scare; and Selina Wang is at the White House with the latest on the Strait of Hormuz standoff, and what Trump is threatening to do when the ceasefire ends ; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026
Reporting from the storm zone, Mola Lenghi has the latest on the violent and life-threatening storms striking across multiple states, And Lee Goldberg tracks the systems putting over 35 million Americans under alerts for possible tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash flooding; As Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz now "completely open," Pres. Trump talks to ABC News’ Jon Karl about the possibility of a deal within days and what it could look like; Trevor Ault has details on the arrest of singer D4vd in connection to the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in the trun...
Full Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Alex Perez reports as powerful storms destroyed homes and vehicles and the deadly lightning strike, as authorities warn of a significant new threat of severe storms from the Midwest right into the Northeast; With the U.S.-Israel ceasefire set to expire in days, Rachel Scott reports as Pres. Trump signals the two sides are "very close" to a deal and the President’s new comments about Pope Leo; Nearly a week after the historic Artemis II mission, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen sit down with David Muir, describing their journey to the far side...
Full Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rachel Scott reports on the new accuser who's come forward with allegations against disgraced former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct; Ginger Zee tracks the severe weather that’s putting more than 50 million Americans under alerts for possible tornadoes, damaging winds, flash flooding and large hail, with at least 14 tornadoes reported across multiple states; Stephanie Ramos has details on the dramatic rescue of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped from the bus stop at gunpoint near Detroit, Michigan; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonig...
Full Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026
Mary Bruce reports on the backlash building after Pres. Trump posted a picture on his social media platform that appeared to depict him as Jesus, amid his feud with Pope Leo; Ian Pannell has the latest on the U.S. Navy imposing a blockade of all Iranian ports to cut off its oil income in an effort to try to force Iran to make concessions after critical peace talks collapsed; Rhiannon Ally has details on the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old whose body was found on a cruise ship under a bed in her cabin, being charged...
Full Episode: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Martha Raddatz reporting from Islamabad on President Trump’s new threat to block the Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday; Alex Presha reporting from the White House on the Trump Administration facing renewed pressure to bring down prices as the war with Iran is causing gas and food prices to surge; Morgan Norwood reporting from New York City on a shooting at a Chick-Fil-in New Jersey Saturday night that left one person dead and six others injured.
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Full Episode: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Jaclyn Lee reports on NASA’s Artemis spaceflight - we’re hearing from the four astronauts for the first time since their return to Earth, and what they learned while circling the Moon; Martha Raddatz reporting on the high stakes peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, Vice President JD Vance is in the region; and Karen Travers tonight reports on the sexual assault and misconduct allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026
Ten days after the Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, Will Reeve has the latest on the crew’s return to Earth, after they traveled further into space than any previous mission and witnessed parts of the far side of the moon never seen by the human eye; Gio Benitez reports on the dangerous close call for a Frontier Airlines jet moments before it took off from Los Angeles and nearly collided with two service trucks crossing in front of the plane; Trevor Ault has details on authorities’ investigation into a firebombing attack at the San Francisco home...
Full Episode for April 08, 2026
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Full Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Mary Bruce reports on Pres. Trump agreeing "suspend the bombing and attack" on Iran for two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is opened; Pierre Thomas has the latest on ICE saying that agents opened fire after a suspected gang member "weaponized his vehicle;” Will Reeve has details on the Florida school bus driver who’s been arrested after authorities say she put children in danger when her bus was clipped by a passing train; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Monday, April 6, 2026
Artemis II crew travels farther than humans have ever gone before to view parts of the far side of the moon with their own eyes, Gio Benitez has the latest on the historic lunar flyby; after Pres. Trump said the U.S. will bomb civilian infrastructure – including power plants and bridges – if there's no deal with Iran by 8pm Tuesday, Mary Bruce presses the president on the potential toll on the Iranian people; David Muir shares the story of the timely hatchings of California's Big Bear Lake’s famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, as two new eaglets make their...
Full Episode for April 05, 2026
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Full Episode: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Selina Wang reports on the race to find an American airman nearly 48 hours after Iran downed an F-15 fighter jet deep inside their territory; Britt Clennett has the latest from Jerusalem on the new attacks from the U.S. & Israel on an Iranian nuclear power plant; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026
After a U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, marking the first time the Iranians successfully downed a manned American aircraft since this war began, Martha Raddatz has the latest on the dangerous search and rescue mission for the crew; Morgan Norwood has details on Florida authorities’ investigation into why an elderly woman was "violently" stabbed to death while walking her dog; Gio Benitez speaks with the Artemis II astronauts in the first interview since blasting off on their mission to the moon, sharing what it's like inside the capsule and what they're looking forward to most on...
Full Episode: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Pierre Thomas has details on the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with sources telling ABC News about Pres. Trump’s frustrations over Bondi’s inability to successfully prosecute some of his political rivals; Rachel Scott has the latest on oil prices soaring just hours after Pres. Trump threatened to step up attacks on Iran; Victor Oquendo reports on the newly released police body camera video showing the moments after Tiger Woods' rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, and his subsequent DUI arrest after performing field sobriety tests; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David...
Full Episode: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
NOTE: This evening's broadcast of ABC's World News Tonight aired prior to President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the war with Iran.
Gio Benitez reports from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the crew of Artemis II successfully blasted off in the first mission to the moon in more than half a century, with NASA teams cheering and crowds watching in awe as the astronauts embarked on their voyage; with all eyes on President Trump’s first primetime address to the nation since the war began, Matt Rivers has details on the U.S. un...
Full Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
With gas prices topping $4 per gallon nationally, and even higher in some places, Jon Karl spoke with Pres. Trump, who insisted oil prices will come down. Trump later suggested the war with Iran will go another 2-3 weeks; Victor Oquendo has details on Tiger Woods pleading not guilty to a DUI charge following the car crash near his home in Florida, and what the police report reveals about his field sobriety test; Rachel Scott has the latest on a federal judge blocking the construction of Pres. Trump's $400 million ballroom, saying that the president doesn’t own the White House; and m...
Full Episode for March 30, 2026
Trevor Ault has the latest on the Atlanta-bound Delta flight forced to make an emergency landing after flames shot from the left engine just after takeoff from São Paulo; as thousands more American troops arrive in the Middle East, Matt Rivers has details on the vital U.S. radar jet destroyed in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia; Martha Raddatz reports on the Army launching an administrative review of video showing Apache attack helicopters – part of the 101st Airborne Division – hovering directly in front of Kid Rock’s estate in Nashville, Tennessee; and more on tonight...
Full Episode: Friday, March 27, 2026
Victor Oquendo has the latest on Tiger Woods charged with DUI after being involved in a rollover crash near his home in Florida, where authorities say he was traveling at a high rate of speed and overtook a truck on a two-lane road; Rachel Scott has details on Pres. Trump ordering DHS to pay TSA agents after House Republicans blocked the Senate’s plan to fund the agency; David Muir reports on this year’s Disney Legend Awards honorees, led by Bob Iger, the outgoing CEO who led the company for over two decades; and more on tonight’s broadc...
Full Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Steve Osunsami reports as the partial government shutdown hits day 41, with lawmakers set to leave for a two-week Easter recess despite record-long TSA lines and officers going unpaid; Trevor Ault has details after a United Airlines flight had a dangerous close call with a military Blackhawk helicopter in Southern California; Matt Rivers reports on the dramatic video appearing to show a missile coming dangerously close to shooting down a U.S. F-18 fighter jet over Iran and Israel’s announcement that it killed Iran's navy chief; David Muir shares the memorable moments from MLB’s Opening Day, including when ABC...
Full Episode: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Whit Johnson reports on wait times at airports across the U.S. reaching the highest in history, according to the TSA, as 3,100 officers call out sick in the past 24 hours amid the partial government shutdown; Rachel Scott has the latest on Iran flatly rejecting Pres. Trump’s 15-point plan, insisting that no negotiations are taking place; Elizabeth Schulze has details on the landmark verdict from a Los Angeles jury, finding Meta and YouTube harmed young users by designing their apps to be addictive; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
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Full Episode: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Gio Benitez has the latest on the investigation into the LaGuardia Airport runway crash, including the NTSB revelation that the fire truck involved did not have a transponder to alert ATC that it was on a collision course with a plane; while President Trump doubles down on his claim that peace talks are underway, Rachel Scott reports on the Army preparing to deploy up to 1,500 troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East; Trevor Ault has details on the chilling testimony from Arielle Konig recounting the moment she says her husband tried to kill her on...
Full Episode for Mar 23, 2026
Gio Benitez has the latest on the deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck crossing the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot.; Steve Osunsami has details on the ICE agents – under orders of Pres. Trump – working in at least 14 airports to help move people through long lines at security checkpoints, as lawmakers struggle to come up with a deal to end the partial government shutdown; Rhiannon Ally reports on the undocumented immigrant from Venezuela now charged in the murder of 18-year-old freshman at Loyola University Chicago shot to death while walk...