World News Tonight with David Muir

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With unparalleled resources, "World News Tonight with David Muir" provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the world.

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Full Episode for Wednesday Jul 15, 2026
Today at 1:44 AM

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Full Episode: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Yesterday at 2:30 AM

Melissa Adan has the latest on the boat packed with passengers that capsized off San Francisco’s infamous Alcatraz Island, sparking an urgent rescue mission; Ginger Zee reports on the torrential rain that has triggered flash flooding in the Southwest and rescues across Texas Hill Country, as more than 140 million Americans are under extreme heat alerts from the Dakotas to the Northeast; Victor Oquendo reports on ICE temporarily halting vehicle stops until agents receive new training – just one day after immigration agents fatally shot a second man who was not the target of their warrant; Stephanie Ramos has details on T...


Full Episode: Monday, July 13, 2026
Last Tuesday at 2:00 AM

Pierre Thomas reports on the 26-year-old man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Maine, marking the second deadly ICE-involved shooting in less than a week; Mary Bruce has details after Pres. Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian ports and announced a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz; David Muir remembers the life and legacy of actor Sam Neill, who died at age 78 and is best known for his roles in the "Jurassic Park" film franchise and "Peaky Blinders;” and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.


Full Episode: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Last Monday at 1:41 AM

Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill, the sudden death of longtime South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham shakes Washington and the nation;

Olivia Rubin reports from Washington, what happens now to Graham’s crucial senate seat following his sudden death;

Leslie Lopez reports from New York; Heat and fires in the West, the flooding cleanup in the nation’s midsection, and the dangerous heat and fires in Europe and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 

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Full Episode: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Last Sunday at 1:15 AM

The State of Emergency in Missouri, our Leslie Lopez has the details as there are over three hundred rescues in the state; and the threat of revenge by Iran’s new Supreme Leader after his father, the former leader was killed by the United States at the start of the war with Iran, Selina Wang reports;  and a 14 year old’s simple act that made the biggest difference, Rhiannon Ally has the story; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.


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Full Episode: Friday, July 10, 2026
Last Saturday at 2:00 AM

Tom Soufi Burridge has the latest on the back-to-back flight emergencies after a Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a window at about 15,000 feet, and then hours later a plane crashed in the Bahamas killing all 10 onboard; Morgan Norwood reports on the state of emergency in Missouri after life-threatening flash floods swept through the region, with first responders performing more than 90 water rescues, and Jeff Smith has the forecast; Aaron Katersky has details on the anguished parents demanding a thorough investigation after their son Nolan Wells mysteriously died while on a boat trip in Mississippi on July 4th...


Full Episode: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Last Friday at 1:26 AM

As Strait of Hormuz traffic grinds to a standstill and gas prices increase, Martha Raddatz reports on America's assault on Iran intensifying as Iran strikes back, targeting U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain; Alex Stone has details on the bear that charged at a man outside of his vacation home in Lake Tahoe, California, and his quick thinking that fended off the animal; David Muir looks back at the legacy of music icon Bonnie Tyler – the Welsh singer whose powerhouse vocals soared on hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero" – following her...


Full Episode: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
07/09/2026

As American missiles rain down on Iran for the second night in a row, Rachel Scott has the latest on the war and President Trump lashing out at Iran's leaders, declaring that the ceasefire is over; John Quiñones reports on the outrage growing after a man from Mexico was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas; with summer in full swing, David Muir reports on the rare underwater footage of a great white shark off the coast of Rhode Island and why the remarkable sight is a good sign for the future of the species and o...


Full Episode: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
07/08/2026

Aaron Katersky reports on the “unstable” NYC high-rise building and the fears of a possible collapse, with images from inside showing its structural supports buckling; Rachel Scott has details after the U.S. announced new "powerful strikes" on Iran for attacking three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz;  Jay O'Brien has the latest on the growing calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine's Senate race, including from Sen. Bernie Sanders, after a new allegation of sexual assault; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Monday, July 6, 2026
07/07/2026

Matt Rivers reports on the storms unleashed heavy rain and flash flooding parts of the Northeast, including Monmouth County, NJ, where part of a BJ's Wholesale Club roof collapsed, and Ginger Zee times out the storm; Gio Benitez has details from passengers onboard the seaplane that made a harrowing hard landing the New York City’s East River; Jay O’Brien has the latest on the new allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, whose campaign has been rocked by  scandal as he weighs “best path forward;” and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.


Full Episode: Sunday, July 5, 2026
07/06/2026

Andrew Dymburt reports from New York, severe weather threatens the trip home for millions of Americans following the Fourth, delays to air travel in the Northeast; Christiane Cordero reports from Washington, D.C., FIFA reverses course and allows top U.S. scorer Folarin Balogun to play tomorrow against Belgium, sources say President Trump called the head of the world soccer body; a sea plane makes a hard landing in New York City’s East River, 8 people are rescued and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 

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07/05/2026

David Muir anchors a special edition of World News Tonight, as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; Whit Johnson has more on the celebrations across the country, the tall ships and military flyover in New York City, and the extraordinary images of the day; Mary Bruce has details on Pres. Trump’s address to the nation from the National Mall; Matt Rivers reports on the dangerous heat and deadly storms and Lee Goldberg has the forecast after lightning and damaging winds struck New York City overnight; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir...


Full Episode: Friday, July 3, 2026
07/04/2026

With more than 180 million in 28 states broiling under extreme heat alerts, forcing changes to some July 4th events, Matt Rivers reports on the beachgoers outside New York City being warned of sharks after a person was bitten on the foot, and Lee Goldberg tracks the heat wave; Alex Stone has details on the skydiver that crashed into a crowd during opening night at a rodeo in Southern California; As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July, David Muir shares a preview of ABC's 24-hour celebration, starting tonight with David's trek to the Statue of Liberty's torch.; and more o...


Full Episode: Thursday, July 2, 2026
07/03/2026

With more than 180 million Americans under heat alerts, Matt Rivers reports on emergency rooms reporting an uptick in patients suffering heat-related illnesses, and Lee Goldberg tracks the heat wave into the Fourth of July; Aaron Katersky has new details on the daredevil couple who climbed the Empire State Building, and what sources tell ABC News about how the pair pulled off their stunt; Mary Bruce has the latest on the DOJ bringing felony charges against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, accusing him of damaging the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall; and more on tonight’s broadcast of Wo...


Full Episode: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
07/02/2026

Aaron Katersky reports on the high-rise stunt by a daredevil couple who scaled New York's Empire State Building unfurling a pro-peace banner, taking selfies and getting engaged; Rachel Scott has details on the new Air Force One plus Pres. Trump defending his personal income after financial disclosures show he earned at least $2.2 billion while in office; Matt Rivers has the latest on the 16 children removed from an Ohio home in "deplorable conditions,"according to officials, and the grandparents and parents charged with child endangerment; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Monday, June 29, 2026
06/30/2026

Faith Abubey has the latest on the more than 150 million Americans under dangerous heat alerts, with potential record-breaking temperatures from Kansas to Maine, and Lee Goldberg tracks the prolonged heatwave; Victor Oquendo reports on the 31-year-old woman who was attacked and killed by an alligator while she was swimming with friends in a Florida river, marking the third gator attack in central Florida in the last week; Mary Bruce has details on the Supreme Court releasing major rulings, including the critical decision about mail-in ballots that could impact the Midterm elections; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World Ne...


Full Episode: Sunday, June 28, 2026
06/29/2026

Morgan Norwood reports from New York, deadly flooding in Kentucky claims at least 4 lives, first responders perform dozens of water rescues; Melissa Adan reports from Utah, crews race to contain several large fires burning out of control, officials pay tribute to 3 firefighters killed; Selina Wang reports from the White House, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising, as both escalate their threats and attacks, while a White House source says talks are still going ahead and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 

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Full Episode: Saturday, June 27, 2026
06/28/2026

Melissa Adan reports from Utah, residents ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn in Utah, the Cottonwood fire one of the most destructive in the state’s history; Andrew Dymburt reports from New York, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency, telling residents to stay home amid rising flood waters that are impacting most of the state;  Marcus Moore reports from London, a race against time to find survivors after the earthquakes in Venezuela while the death toll rises and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Friday, June 26, 2026
06/27/2026

Rachel Scott reports on the U.S. military attacking Iran in response to Iran firing on a cargo ship attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz; as the death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela nears 1,000, Victor Oquendo reports on the remarkable rescues of the most vulnerable that are giving fresh hope against all odds in the search for survivors; Lee Goldberg has the latest on the National Weather Service issuing its most extreme fire alert in Utah after at least 15 new fires erupted in the last 24 hours; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight wi...


Full Episode: Thursday, June 25, 2026
06/26/2026

Victor Oquendo has the latest on the back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela only 39 seconds apart, leaving at least 188 people dead and approximately 25,000 unaccounted for, and as American teams travel to help with the frantic search for survivors; Melissa Adan has details on the 22-year-old man that authorities say tragically fell nearly 600 ft. to his death over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park; Mary Bruce reports on the Supreme Court delivering two wins for Pres. Trump's immigration agenda, ruling asylum seekers can be turned away at the U.S.-Mexico border and allowing him to cancel temporary protection status for...


Full Episode for Wednesday June 24, 2026
06/25/2026

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Full Episode: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
06/24/2026

​​Pierre Thomas has the chilling details on the 18-year-old suspect who opened fire inside a library in Chico, California, killing two adults and wounding a child in what authorities say was a Columbine-style plot; Gio Benitez reports on the California carjacking suspect facing several charges after ramming eight pedestrians, who range in age from 15 to 70, in a violent hit-and-run rampage; Rachel Scott has the latest on the Senate voting to end the war in Iran unless the White House seeks Congressional approval, with four Republicans joining Democrats, and Pres. Trump's response to Iran's message on the nuclear talks; and more...


Full Episode: Monday, June 22, 2026
06/23/2026

Ginger Zee tracks the severe storms in the Northeast that have more than 60 million under alerts for dangerous thunderstorms, large hail and damaging winds, and Melissa Adan has details on the Los Angeles warehouse fire burning for nearly a week that has triggered air quality concerns; Aaron Katersky reports on the ransom note sent shortly after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home that claimed she died after her abduction, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News; as tributes pour in for music mogul Clive Davis, who died at age 94, Deborah Roberts looks back at his life and...


Full Episode: Sunday, June 21, 2026
06/22/2026

Andrew Dymburt has the wicked weekend weather threatening to put a damper on the start of summer for millions in the South and Central U.S.; Perry Russom reports on the crowd of bystanders in Boston who stepped in and held a suspected carjacker after a woman was struck and killed; Selina Wang has the latest on the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., after President Trump said the pool would likely need to be drained amid algae and paint issues; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Saturday, June 20, 2026
06/21/2026

Morgan Norwood reports on the dangerous flood threat across the South and the Plains after Tropical Storm Arthur inundated roads and neighborhoods; Selina Wang has the latest dispute over the critical Strait of Hormuz as a new round of peace talks gets underway with Iranian and U.S. officials touching down in Switzerland; Jaclyn Lee has the disturbing new police body camera showing an officer opening fire and killing a family dog following a 911 call about a woman screaming; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.


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Full Episode: Friday, June 19, 2026
06/20/2026

Matt Rivers has the latest on the massive fire that engulfed part of a popular resort in the Dominican Republic, sending hundreds of tourists to so-called safe zones; Mary Bruce reports on the new Air Force One unveiled by Pres. Trump – a $400 million gift from Qatar – as Iran postpones nuclear talks; Aaron Katersky has details on FBI joining the urgent search for a gunman after a string of highway shootings left one person dead in Kansas City, offering a $25,000 reward for information leading an arrest; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Thursday, June 18, 2026
06/19/2026

Aaron Katersky was on the scene in lower Manhattan as an estimated 2 million fans joyfully filled the streets for the Knicks' ticker-tape parade celebrating the team's first NBA title in 53 years, and Matt Rivers has the latest on the chaotic scene in Times Square after gunfire erupted just hours after the parade ended; Faith Abbey has details on the severe weather fueled by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur that triggered flash flood emergencies in parts of the Gulf Coast while a separate system spawned destructive tornadoes in the Midwest, and Lee Goldberg has the forecast; Mary Bruce reports on...


Full Episode for Wednesday June 17, 2026
06/18/2026

Ginger Zee has the latest on Tropical Storm Arthur, which has formed in the Gulf and is expected to produce rainfall totals of up to 20 inches in some areas; Gio Benitez reports on the good Samaritans who raced toward a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway – using a sledgehammer and shovel to reach survivors; Aaron Katersky describes the emotional scene inside a New York courtroom as Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for strangling eight women; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
06/17/2026

Pierre Thomas has the latest on the chilling plot to target the UFC event that drew thousands to the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump’s 80th birthday, the FBI and Secret Service said, allegedly involving explosive drones and snipers meant to shoot politicians and wealthy people; Kayna Whitworth has details on the two college students who were swept off a California beach near Santa Cruz on the heels of more than 500 people being rescued in Newport Beach amid dangerous conditions; Mary Bruce has details on the National Park Service’s efforts to clean algae that's turning the...


Full Episode: Monday, June 15, 2026
06/16/2026

Kayna Whitworth has the latest on the eight feared dead after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff outside Los Angeles, according to officials; Rachel Scott reports on the new deal with Iran, exact details haven't been released, with Iran and the US giving conflicting descriptions of what's in the agreement; David Muir reports on the outpouring of support for longtime WABC anchor Bill Ritter after sharing his diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s, and what he’s now saying about his health and the first signs of the disease; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with D...


Full Episode: Sunday, June 14, 2026
06/15/2026

Martha Raddatz reports from Jerusalem, President Trump says the U.S.-Iran deal is now complete, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. blockade; Rachel Scott reports from Geneva, world leaders are gathering for the G7 summit in France, where the wars in Ukraine and Iran are high on the agenda; Alex Stone reports from Los Angeles, 12 people, including 11 skydivers, are killed in a plane crash in Missouri and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Saturday, June 13, 2026
06/14/2026

Leslie Lopez reports from New York, severe storms impacting more than 70 million Americans from the Heartland to the East through tomorrow, flooding rain, high winds and damaging hail; Selina Wang reports from Washington, D.C., President Trump’s name comes down from the Kennedy Center, amid high security for tomorrow’s UFC fights at the White House; Lama Hasan reports from London, the U.S. and Iran appear close to a deal, President Trump says it will be signed tomorrow and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Full Episode: Friday, June 12, 2026
06/13/2026

Trevor Ault has the latest on the mass shooting in Midland, Texas, after a gunman barricaded inside an abandoned veterinary clinic opened fire on bystanders and officers, killing at least one person and injuring at least 10 others; Matt Rivers reports on SpaceX blasting into the public market with the biggest IPO in history, making its founder Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire; Whit Johnson reports on iconic New York City news anchor Bill Ritter of ABC7 Eyewitness News stepping down from his daily role after 28 years of covering the city, following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis; and more on tonight’s broa...


Full Episode: Thursday, June 11, 2026
06/12/2026

Alex Perez reports on the severe weather outbreak bringing dangerous thunderstorms and tornado threats to Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin just 24 hours after violent storms in the Heartland triggered more than a dozen reported tornadoes, and Lee Goldberg tracks the system; after threatening to hit Iran “very hard” and seize its oil industry, Pres. Trump now says there's a settlement to end the war in Iran – Rachel Scott reports as a source with knowledge of the talks tells ABC News, “the deal is very close as mediators have hit some breakthroughs;” Aaron Katersky reports on police warnings about criminal organizations recruiting...


Full Episode: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
06/11/2026

Martha Raddatz reports on the U.S. military unleashing a new wave of attacks across Iran, striking "multiple targets,” according to Central Command; Alex Perez has details on the tornado watch issued for parts of Iowa, Missouri and Kansas as a multi-day severe weather threat continues for 100 million Americans from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast, and Lee Goldberg tracks it all out; in an interview with ABC News' Linsey Davis, Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei has issued an urgent warning about the dangers of AI, calling for government regulation as companies across the globe develop the technology; and...


Full Episode: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
06/10/2026

Martha Raddatz has the latest on the U.S. launching retaliatory strikes against Iran for the downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and the first-of-its-kind rescue for two crew members in the dark of night, as Jon Karl speaks with Pres. Trump shortly after the U.S. counterstrikes; John Quinones reports on a Texas jury’s verdict for Karmelo Anthony, 19,found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, a student athlete from a rival track team after deliberating for less than three hours; Aaron Katersky has details on the veteran Air Ca...


Full Episode for June 08, 2026
06/09/2026

Aaron Katersky reports on the massive security crackdown in New York City for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with thousands greeted by security fencing, Secret Service checkpoints and TSA-style screening as Pres. Trump attends, a first for a sitting president; Matt Rivers has details on the two U.S. pilots killed in a fiery plane crash as they were on their way to pick up former MLB All-star Yadier Molina and his family;  Will Reeve speaks with father-son duo Rick and Jalen Brunson on making history in the 2026 NBA Finals; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonig...


Full Episode for June 07, 2026
06/08/2026

Tom Soufi Burridge reports Iran has launched multiple waves of missiles toward Israel - the first Iranian attack on Israel since a ceasefire two months ago; Andrew Dymburt reports at least 12 people were wounded while attending a festival in Toledo - video showing the chaotic moments as people flee the gunfire; Selina Wang reports President Trump is defending a controversial compensation fund that was intended for his supporters -- including January 6th rioters -- who claimed they were targeted by the Biden administration; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight.

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Full Episode: Saturday, June 6, 2026
06/07/2026

Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Jerusalem, the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is tested again, with both sides launching new attacks; Jaclyn Lee reports from Los Angeles, the shocking security breach in Houston after authorities say a man allegedly  gets through several layers of security with a fake boarding pass; Selina Wang reports from Washington, Democrats are increasingly divided over the Maine Senate race and the allegations against their presumptive nominee, Graham Platner; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 

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Full Episode: Friday, June 5, 2026
06/06/2026

Trevor Ault reports on the fatal stabbing of actor James Handy – known for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji" – by his girlfriend’s son, according to police; Morgan Norwood has details on the new video showing a Waymo taxi blocking first responders trying to battle a deadly fire raging through a Dallas apartment complex; Whit Johnson looks back at the formidable legacy of former ABC News Senior Correspondent Jim Wooten whose decades of reporting took him around the world; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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