ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast – August 22, 2026

20 million on alert for severe weather as storms bring heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds from the Ohio Valley to the south, Morgan Norwood reports as a new storm threatens Hawaii’s big island; Andrew Dymburt has the latest on small plane crash off of Boca Raton, the frantic efforts to rescue the pilot; Jaclyn Lee has details on the laptop that burst into flames on-board an American Airlines flight; and Whit Johnson remembers Sister Jean and the honor given to her on what would have been her 107th birthday; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:05 20+ Million under severe weather threat, bringing damaging wind and large size hail
05:26 Small plane crashes into Atlantic Ocean off Boca Raton, Florida. Woman pilot rescued
06:53 U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian goods
08:59 Laptop bursts into flames on American Airlines flight as plane approached Dallas
10:46 Urgent search for wife of slain Massachusetts officer
12:15 Texas judge denies request for new trial for convicted 19-yr-old Karmelo Anthony
13:57 Federal judge strikes down Trump’s visa ban
15:00 Coast Guard rescue off Galapagos Islands
15:22 Five dogs rescued by police after being trapped in hot car
15:45 Actor Michael Wright known for roles in “Sugar Hill” and “Oz”has died at 70
16:23 Tennis champions Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in U.S. Open doubles
16:47 Robot beats Olympian Usian Bolt’s record in a 100-meter test
17:13 1260 lb marlin caught off Massachusetts
17:43 Special honor for Sister Jean on what would be her 107th birthday

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