ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast – September 1, 2025

Melissa Adan has the latest on dangerous rip currents affecting both U.S. coasts as millions flock to beaches to celebrate the Labor Day holiday; Faith Abubey reports on the ongoing turmoil at the CDC as a group of the agency’s former directors accuse HHS Secretary RFK Jr. of endangering American lives; Alex Stone has details on the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Texas who officials say was killed while playing “ding-dong-ditch” in Houston; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:33 Rip current threats on both coasts as Americans celebrate Labor Day at the beach
05:00 Tracking dangerous heat in the Western U.S., cooler temperatures in the East
05:52 Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan children
08:00 Group of former CDC directors accuse RFK Jr. of endangering Americans’ health
10:25 11-year-old boy shot and killed while playing “ding-dong-ditch” in Houston
11:41 800+ killed, thousands injured in devastating Afghanistan earthquake
13:21 Xi, Putin, and Indian PM Modi show display of solidarity at China summit
14:56 Fmr. New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car crash
16:01 Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff, reaches US Open quarterfinals
17:18 Investigation underway in Nevada after man found dead at Burning Man festival
17:45 Powerball jackpot surpasses $1 billion ahead of drawing
18:09 Army football player helps rescue car crash victim

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