ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast – May 20, 2026

Pierre Thomas reports on the Justice Department announcing murder and conspiracy charges against former Cuban Pres. Raúl 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 into a physical altercation with an employee; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:40 U.S. charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder for 1996 shoot down of humanitarian planes
07:08 Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, causing delays and cancellations
08:34 Severe thunderstorm watches from Philadelphia to New York City
09:34 Race to escape wildfires in Southern California
10:55 Hazmat emergency with unknown substance kills 3, sickens first responders
11:41 Jan. 6 officers sue over Trump’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
13:43 American doctor with Ebola being treated in Berlin
14:09 Indiana woman dies after confrontation with employee at Tim Hortons
15:30 Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86
16:25 Autopsy revealed in death of woman who fell through New York City manhole
16:43 Tennessee school board member who called female student “hot” charged with assault
17:09 Car explodes in Lower Manhattan near Wall Street bull statue
17:20 Phil Collins makes rare appearance after learning of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
17:37 Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his last season in NFL
18:00 America Strong: Tennessee high school seniors look back after documenting their lives since 6th grade

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