ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast – 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 tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
00:00 Intro
02:35 Ceasefire tested after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz
05:56 United plane hits bakery truck while landing at Newark Airport
08:06 Chaotic scene near the National Mall after Secret Service, armed suspect exchange gunfire
09:55 3 dead on cruise ship amid suspected hantavirus outbreak
11:23 Driver’s deadly "rampage" into crowd in Germany kills 2, injures 20, officials say
11:46 Sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines triggers shockwaves in aviation industry
13:17 Urgent search underway after mass shooting at park outside Oklahoma City
13:36 Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle "It Ends With Us" legal battle
15:05 Supreme Court restores access to mail-order abortion pill Mifepristone
16:01 Video shows moment plane crashes into building in Brazil
16:15 Massive fire erupts at mattress warehouse in New Jersey
16:34 SUV reportedly filled with explosives crashed into Portland gym
17:07 Hikers in Southern California on alert after several reports of rattlesnake bites
17:24 Dolly Parton gives health update, sends message to fans after Las Vegas residency canceled
18:05 America Strong: Remembering the life and legacy of Yankees broadcaster John Sterling
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