World News Tonight with David Muir
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.
Full Episode: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Pierre Thomas reports on the Justice Department announcing murder and conspiracy charges against former Cuban Pres. RaĂşl Castro for his alleged role in shooting down two planes that were carrying humanitarian aid in 1996, killing four people including three Americans; Trevor Ault has the latest on the hazmat emergency in New Mexico after authorities found four unresponsive people in a home, first responders experiencing symptoms from an unknown substance; Aaron Katersky has details on the 75-year-old woman died at a Tim Hortons in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after she entered the restaurant to complain about her drive-thru order and got i...
Full Episode: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Trevor Ault has the latest on the horrific attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, including what police say about the livestream video that shows the two teen suspects storming the building, and the security guard who died in the shooting being called a hero for helping to save lives; Aaron Katersky has details on the grandmother who fell to her death when she stepped out of her car and into an open manhole in New York City; Jon Karl reports on the extraordinary move from the DOJ declaring the IRS "forever barred" from auditing Pres. Trump, his...
Full Episode: Monday, May 18, 2026
Trevor Ault has the latest on the deadly shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego County that left three people dead, including a security guard; Ginger Zee tracks the system that’s forecast to bring powerful tornadoes from Texas to the Great Lakes after a dangerous and violent 24 hours of storms in the Heartland; amid an Ebola outbreak in central and eastern Africa, Steve Osunsami has details on the American physician in the Democratic Republic of Congo who contracted the disease, according to the Serge International Missionary Organization, and his wife who was exposed but is showing no sy...
Full Episode: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Morgan Norwood reports on day two of the strike at the country's largest commuter rail system and fears for the Monday morning commute; Melissa Adan reports on two navy jets colliding mid-air during an air show in Idaho with four parachutes opening as the crews safely ejected; Dani Beckstrom reports on the severe weather outbreak threatening millions in the midwest and the plains - all that and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Episode: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Morgan Norwood reports from Queens, New York, Long Island Railroad union workers walk off the job crippling the nation’s busiest rail system and leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters in limbo; Marcus Moore reports from London, eight people were hurt, several critically, after a car plows into pedestrians on a sidewalk in Modena, Italy; Olivia Rubin reports from the White House, Sources: the Trump administration is proposing the creation of a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies who claim they were targeted by the Biden administration and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.Â
...
Full Episode: Friday, May 15, 2026
Stephanie Ramos has the latest on the massive explosion and fire at a lumber company in Maine that killed a firefighter and injured at least 10 others, and is being described as a “mass casualty incident;” Aaron Katersky has details on the Iraqi national in U.S. custody accused of orchestrating terror attacks around the world taking aim at American and Jewish targets in retaliation for the war in Iran; Pierre Thomas reports on sources telling ABC News about the possibility of Pres. Trump settling his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion fund for allies of the...
Full Episode: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Mary Bruce has the latest on Pres. Trump and Pres. Xi Jinping’s more than two hour meeting in Beijing during their high-stakes summit, where Xi delivered a stark warning about Taiwan and Trump praised Xi calling him a “great leader” and urged him to help push Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Trevor Ault reports on the deadly plane crash into an Ohio home and how a family, including two children, escaped the raging inferno; Pierre Thomas has details on the AP report alleging that FBI Director Kash Patel took a rare snorkeling tour of Pearl Harbor’s USS Ar...
Full Episode: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Mary Bruce reports from Beijing, where Pres. Trump was greeted with pomp and pageantry in China ahead of the high-stakes summit with Pres. Xi to discuss the war in Iran and trade; Steve Osunsami has details on the South Carolina Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to overturn the murder convictions and life sentence of Alex Murdaugh for the 2021 killings of his wife and son; with the global race for artificial intelligence and robotics technology in full swing, David Muir takes a closer look at the humanoid robots being built in China – and how it could help humans with home chor...
Full Episode: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rebecca Jarvis reports on what many Americans are saying about the strain of inflation after the biggest cost-of-living jump in three years, driven by the war with Iran; As the number of hantavirus cases linked to a luxury cruise ship continues to rise, Victor Oquendo has the latest on health officials now tracking 18 people across 10 U.S. states; Jay O’Brien has details on FBI Director Kash Patel’s clash with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, denying allegations about excessive drinking and defending his job performance; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
Full Episode for May 11, 2026
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Episode: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Maggie Rulli reports on the Americans on their way home after their luxury cruise ship was at the center of a deadly Hantavirus outbreak and Christiane Cordero has the latest on how the the CDC is responding to new scrutiny over its handling of the outbreak; Andrew Dymburt reports on the new video showing the moments a Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a person at Denver International Airport; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Episode: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Maggie Rulli reports from the Canary Islands, a luxury cruise ship at the center of a deadly outbreak prepares to dock and allow passengers to disembark with medical teams standing by; Morgan Norwood reports from New York, at least 15 people were hurt in a possible boat explosion near Miami Beach; Andrew Dymburt reports from New York, an investigation is underway after a Frontier Airlines jet hit and killed a person walking on the runway while trying to take off in Denver and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.Â
Full Episode: Friday, May 8, 2026
Maggie Rulli reports on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship’s expected arrival this weekend in the Canary Islands, where passengers and crew in hazmat suits will be evacuated via military escort; Matt Rivers has the latest on the massive cyberattack that shut down the online education platform Canvas, which is used by half of the colleges in the U.S. from New York to Texas to California; Jay O’ Brien has details on the Pentagon releasing the first wave of files detailing unexplained sightings of UAP's – better known as UFO's – in the skies over the U.S. dating as far back as...
Full Episode for May 06, 2026
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
...
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Learn...
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: 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.
Learn mo...
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.
Â
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
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...