ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 2, 2026

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Morgan Norwood reports on Spirit Airlines - known for its bright-yellow planes and rock-bottom prices – is shutting down after it was unable to secure a bailout from the federal government; Alex Presha reports on the growing concerns about the state of the economy with gas prices surging to as high as eight dollars a gallon in parts of California; Selina Wang reports on President Trump issuing a new warning to Iran as officials with that country say the war is likely to resume and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 02:24 Spirit airlines - shutting down after 30 years - leaving flyers scrambling for options. 06:09 Growing concerns about the state of the economy - gas prices surging - as high as eight dollars a gallon – in parts of California. 08:30 President Trump issuing a new warning as Iranian officials say the war is likely to resume. 11:27 A pharmaceutical company filed an emergency appeal earlier today after a lower court on Friday blocked a popular abortion pill from being dispensed through the mail. 13:29 A California mom charged with involuntary manslaughter – after her 14-year-old son allegedly struck and killed an 81-year-old Vietnam veteran with an e-bike 14:47 More than a dozen people in New York were indicted for their alleged involvement in an auto theft ring. 16:40 A deadly mass shooting in Amarillo, Texas - two dead - ten others injured in the overnight shooting . 17:01 Lebron James led the L.A Lakers into the second round - the Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in six games. 17:32 A major first for the trucking industry as a start-up called "Bot Auto" delivered freight this week - without a driver. 17:54 A Southwest airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego was delayed because of an unusual passenger 18:30 America Strong - for one man and his TSA milestone - service is a way of life. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews

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