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

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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 ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to g