World News Tonight with David Muir

NOTE: This broadcast of World News Tonight aired prior to poll closings of the 2026 midterm elections.

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With control of the House and Senate at stake, Mary Bruce, Rick Klein and ABC News’ powerhouse team report from across America on the high-stakes midterm elections; Gio Benitez has the latest on what the NTSB says about a key piece of equipment that broke off midair before that deadly plane crash in Florida; Aaron Katersky has details on the death of 24-year-old athlete Rachel Apa, who collapsed in the final stretch of the New York City Marathon; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Victor Oquendo has the latest on the horrific jet crash in Florida that killed nine people, and what the NTSB has revealed about why the plane may have been breaking apart before it crashed; on the eve of the high-stakes midterm elections, Mary Bruce reports on Pres. Trump’s closing message to voters, touting his renovations to the Reflecting Pool, and Rachel Scott has details on what new eleventh hour polling could signal about key Senate races; Ginger Zee has the Election Day forecast as two separate systems trigger flood emergencies in Florida and the Southwest; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Victor Oquendo has the latest on the Learjet plunging to the ground - falling nearly five miles in just a minute, bursting into a fireball - destroying one home - leaving a crater burning with debris; Trevor Ault on the former primary rival of democrat Abdul El-Sayed - endorsing republican Mike Rogers for the senate in Michigan; Rachel Scott has details the showdown in Alaska - a federal judge rejecting the justice department's attempt to block the certification of the senate election if republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, loses - because there are two Dan Sullivan's on the ballot; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Pierre Thomas reports on the disturbing new body camera video that prosecutors say shows an ICE agent – now charged with aggravated assault – intentionally ram his SUV into an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, causing severe injuries; Steve Osunsami has details on convicted killer Christa Pike speaking out for the first time since her botched execution in Tennessee last month; David Muir highlights the MOMbies' annual Halloween performance to raise money for breast cancer research; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Jon Karl reports on the new investigation into reports of dirty tricks in the Alaska Senate Race as President Trump campaigns in South Carolina; as Pres. Trump weighs whether to launch new strikes against Iran, Rachel Scott has details on Sec. Pete Hegseth firing a top general at the Pentagon claiming he leaked classified information; David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of Sir Patrick Stewart – the legendary actor known for his roles in "Star Trek," "X-Men," and more – who has died at 86 following a "brief" battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Marcus Moore is on the scene in Spain, where two high-speed passenger trains collided – killing at least 68 and injuring hundreds including Americans – after officials say one train traveling more than 120 mph slammed into the back of a second train that was stopped on the tracks; with less than one week to the midterms, Mary Bruce has details on The New York Times report that the campaign of Alaska's Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola, recruited a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent in an effort to confuse voters; Trevor Ault reports on the chilling surveillance video showing an alleged attempted kidnapping in broad daylight in Hawaii; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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With the midterms one week away and control of Congress at stake, Jay O’Brien has the latest on Pres. Trump’s fourth campaign trip to Texas this fall – where over 5 million have already voted – focusing on the crucial Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico; Trevor Ault has details on the high tides in South Florida and California that have sent surging seawater into nearby towns – flooding homes and businesses on both coasts, and triggering water rescues; Aaron Katersky reports on Alexander brothers Oren, Tal and Alon, after the titans of luxury real estate were sentenced to 30 years in prison following their convictions on sex trafficking and sexual abuse charges; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Pierre Thomas has details as the DOJ seeks to prosecute former FBI director James Comey for a third time, accusing him of allegedly disclosing national security information in 2016; with the midterm elections eight days away, Jay O’Brien reports on the record early voting underway in 47 states across the U.S. as President Trump campaigns in traditionally red states; Trevor Ault reports and Ginger Zee has the forecast as powerful king tides batter both coasts, with dangerous surf, rip currents and 40 mph wind gusts possible; David Muir reports on the heartfelt tributes to beloved "Star Trek" actor William Koenig, best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original TV series and seven movies; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Steven Portnoy reports on President Trump in Michigan today after voting along with the First Lady in Palm Beach, Florida as former President Obama joins the campaign trail stumping for candidates in the hotly contested states of Ohio and Michigan raising hands with and Michigan candidate for Senate El Sayed; Melissa Adan has details on the Trump administration taking their fight over voter rolls in California before a panel of federal judges in an emergency hearing which concluded without a ruling; Tom Soufi Burridge has the details on police and protesters clashing again in Paris as similar scenes unfolded in Barcelona and other cities across Europe; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Melissa Adan has the latest on the violent storms that have left a trail of damage across in the Southwest – destroying homes and triggering evacuations and water rescues in the desert, and Lee Goldberg tracks the severe weather; Hero father who took down teen shooter in Oregon speaks out; Jay O’Brien has details on the Trump administration filing a lawsuit to potentially block the results in a key senate race in Alaska before any votes have been counted, if the Republican candidate loses; Ian Pannell reports on Meghan Markle speaking out, saying she is “deeply distressed” by allegations that her father was in possession of child sex abuse material; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Pierre Thomas has the latest on the Alabama woman who has been charged with threatening to kill Pres. Trump after she allegedly posted on social media that she would "put a bullet through him" if he attended a Georgia-Alabama college football game; Alex Stone has details on the teacher wounded in the Bend, Ore., school shooting who says she played dead to avoid being killed by the gunman; Victor Oquendo reports on the officer in Lauderhill, Florida, accused of stealing a dead man’s identity and living in his home for years; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Martha Raddatz reports on the release of American Stephen Hubbard – the teacher wrongfully detained in Russia for four years – as the U.S. suspends Russian sanctions; Alex Perez has the latest on the hazmat emergency underway in Toledo, Ohio, after a 5,500-gallon tank spewed glycidyl methacrylate, which is used to make certain plastics, paints and coatings perform better; Steve Osunsami has details on the video obtained by ABC News showing the chaotic moments before an officer in Mississippi opened fire on a car in June, killing a 1-year-old sitting on his mother’s lap; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Gio Benitez has the latest on the hundreds of passengers forced to deplane an American Airlines flight on the tarmac after the plane's tires blew while landing at O’Hare, leaving at least one injured;Trevor Ault reports as California officials demand an investigation into an ICE encounter that left a U.S. citizen detained with a broken arm; Kayna Whitworth has details on actress Christina Applegate revealing that her doctor recently informed her she was misdiagnosed and does not have multiple sclerosis, leaving her “back at square one;” and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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With midterms 15 days away and over 9 million early voting ballots cast nationwide, Mary Bruce reports on Pres. Trump's campaign blitz as a new ABC News/WaPo/Ipsos poll shows 72% of voters say the U.S. is heading in the wrong direction; Rhiannon Ally has details on Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback, who is likely out for the rest of the season after doctors discovered a blood clot in his leg and clots in both his lungs; James Longman is on the ground in Ukraine, where video captured the moment the ABC News team scrambled to safety as air raid sirens alerted that a Russian drone was overhead; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Lama Hasan has the latest from Pope Leo XIV makes his first public appearance leading the crowd in prayer at the Vatican after undergoing lung cancer surgery. Leslie Lopez tracks the path of a dangerous nor-easter brewing along the Mid-Atlantic and Carolina coasts; Alex Presha on the deadly Canadian military base fire killing at least four people and injuring dozens; Alex Stone reports new images of the police raiding the 16 year-old school shooting suspect; Steve Portnoy reports on the campaign trail as Republicans scramble to hold control of congress with the midterms just 16 days away; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Alex Stone has harrowing details on what unfolded inside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon after police say a 16-year-old former student opened fire, killing three children and a teacher – and the heroes who helped stop the shooter; Rachel Scott reports on White House press secretary Katie Zacharia “transiting out”of her role after five days on the job, ABC News has confirmed; Whit Johnson shares the spectacular demonstration of Tesla’s new "flying car” that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under a second; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Trevor Ault has the latest on the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, with children among the victims; Rachel Scott has details on Pres. Trump’s decision to cancel plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan amid growing backlash; Matt Rivers reports from the USS George Washington near the strait of Hormuz with a firsthand look at flight operations and the vital role the carrier plays in the Iran war, and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Aaron Katersky reports on a disturbing sex assault investigation at the University of Chicago where a woman attending an off-campus fraternity party alleges she was assaulted; Rachel Scott has details on the midterms just three weeks away and the new inflation report showing prices on the rise; Ian Pannell has the latest on Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy saying he feels ‘betrayed’ by the U.S. as Russian forces unleash a massive attack on dozens of energy sites leaving 600,000 without power” and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Tom Soufi Burridge has the latest on Pope Leo, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer and had the lower portion of his right lung removed, the Vatican revealed after his surgery; Faith Abubey has new details on the investigation into the deadly accident at Six Flags Over Georgia after a man fell to his death; Rachel Scott reports on U.S Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle stepping down from her role amid allegations of misconduct, hours after Trump called for her resignation; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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Will Reeve has details on the arrest of actress Selma Blair after police say she became physically abusive on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York City, injuring two flight attendants and herself; Aaron Katersky reports on the new scrutiny ICE agents are facing after the 3d clash in a week; Mary Bruce has the latest on the growing backlash after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

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