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 nightmare;” and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:35 Violent tornadoes unleash devastation across the Heartland as wildfires burn in the South
06:13 U.S. soldier faces judge after allegedly profiting $400,000 from Maduro bet
08:10 U.S. and Iranian negotiators head to Pakistan, but unclear if they’ll meet
10:46 Roommate in custody in connection with missing USF students as doctoral student found dead
12:16 Suspect turns himself in after deadly mall shooting in Baton Rouge
12:41 Texas officials warn summer camps to make major safety revisions after deadly floods
14:07 Jake Reiner describes his parents’ murders as “my living nightmare”
16:06 Good Samaritans in Florida rescue family, including baby, after car crash
16:28 Newly released video shows a suspect driving off with a police officer in the car
17:06 Truck driver narrowly escapes before train crash on tracks
17:22 Federal prisons consider bringing back executions by firing squad
17:43 “Jeopardy!” champ Jamie Ding looks to extend historic winning streak
18:11 Recapping round one of the 2026 NFL Draft

NOTE: This broadcast aired prior to the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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A major investigation is underway after an American Airlines jet deviated from its course and nearly collided with another plane.

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports.

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ABC News’ Jonathan Karl breaks down the evidence against the shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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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 more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:31 James Comey indicted for second time over Instagram post DOJ says was a threat to Trump
05:40 King Charles delivers historic address to Congress
09:37 Gas prices in U.S. hit 4-year high with national average of $4.20 per gallon
10:43 Over 20 million under alerts as storms slam Plains, Midwest, South for nearly a week
11:42 Man intends to sue NYPD for $100 million after brutal beating by officers in case of mistaken identity
13:11 U.S. soldier who won $400,000 after alleged bet on Maduro’s removal pleads not guilty
14:51 Mississippi middle schoolers jump into action after bus driver has medical emergency
16:49 Woman falls to death on Carnival cruise ship off California coast
17:06 Firefighters battle flames of high-rise apartment building outside New York City
17:21 Cleveland Guardians fan who grabbed home run ball from girl has change of heart
17:52 “The Voice” contestant Dylan Carter’s cause of death revealed
18:12 Rollercoaster at Six Flags New England forced to evacuate by walking down steep tracks
18:37 Queen Elizabeth’s tree gift to White House still standing as King Charles visits U.S.

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President Trump spoke about the “special relationship” between the U.S. and the U.K. during a state visit with King Charles III.

The speech touched on Trump’s family ties to Scotland, ABC News’ James Longman said.

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