Diane Sawyer News

It was announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association recognized ABC News with five Edward R. Murrow Awards in the following categories

For the week of June 3, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 6.99 million Total Viewers and a 1.4 rating/7 share/1.71 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research

For the week of May 27, 2013, ABC News' “Nightline” averaged 1.448 million Total Viewers, 610,000 Adults 25-54 and 477,000 Adults 18-49, according to Nielsen Media Research.

For the week of May 27, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.10 million Total Viewers and a 1.5 rating/7 share/1.81 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.

For the week of May 20, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.35 million Total Viewers and a 1.6 rating/7 share/1.94 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.

With unprecedented access, Diane Sawyer takes viewers inside what has been officially labeled one of the most dangerous high schools in America and reveals what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life there. The report airs WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 on “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” at 6:30 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network and locally in Philadelphia on WPVI-TV. A special edition of “Nightline” will air later that night at 12:35 a.m., ET dedicated to this story.

For the week of May 13, 2013, 'ABC World News with Diane Sawyer' averaged 6.67 million Total Viewers and a 1.4 rating/7 share/1.67 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.

ABC News continues to provide comprehensive coverage from Oklahoma, where a mammoth tornado carved a trail of destruction through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. ABC News has a team of correspondents and anchors reporting from the scene for all broadcasts and platforms, including ABC News Anchor David Muir, ABC News Weather Editor Sam Champion, Meteorologist Ginger Zee, Chief National Correspondent Byron Pitts, Mike Boettcher, Cecilia Vega and Alex Perez. Boettcher has covered tornadoes in the Oklahoma area in the past; in May 1999 he reported on the historic EF-5 tornado that killed 42 people in the Oklahoma City area.

With unprecedented access, Diane Sawyer takes viewers inside what has been officially labeled one of the most dangerous high schools in America and reveals what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life there. 

With unprecedented access, Diane Sawyer takes viewers inside what has been officially labeled one of the most dangerous high schools in America and reveals what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life there. 

Diane Sawyer takes viewers inside what has been officially labeled one of the most dangerous high schools in America and reveals what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life there. The report airs THURSDAY, MAY 16 on "World News with Diane Sawyer" at 6:30 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network and locally in Philadelphia on WPVI-TV, as well as later on "Nightline" at 12:35 a.m., ET.

For the week of May 6, 2013, "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer" averaged 7.47 million Total Viewers and a 1.6 rating/7 share/1.94 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.

For the week of April 29, 2013, "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer" averaged 7.31 million Total Viewers and a 1.5 rating/7 share/1.78 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research

"ABC World News" anchor Diane Sawyer will conduct the first television interview with Malala Yousafzai. Malala, a 15-year-old schoolgirl from Pakistan, was shot by the Taliban in October 2012 because she believed girls should have the right to go to school.

ABC's Murder Mystery: Amanda Knox Speaks - A Diane Sawyer Exclusive was the most-watched TV show in Tuesday's 10pm hour, outdrawing CBS' Golden Boy by 9% and NBC's The Voice-led time period premiere of Grimm by 42%.

Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking! ends its run today, April 28, at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). The smash musical, which received unanimous raves from critics and audiences alike, broke all box-office records at the 47th Street Theatre and won spots on the Top Ten Lists of Time Magazine and the Associated Press, begins its hiatus in order to make room for The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's own season, as required by the show's lease agreement with the theatre.

There are only a few more performances to catch for Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING! at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). The smash musical, which received unanimous raves from critics and audiences alike, broke all box-office records at the 47th Street Theatre and won spots on the Top Ten Lists of Time Magazine and the Associated Press, will begin its hiatus on Sunday, April 28, in order to make room for The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's own season, as required by the show's lease agreement with the theatre.

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced the honorees for the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon.

The 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, and former First Lady Laura Bush will speak first to 'ABC World News' anchor Diane Sawyer as they prepare for the opening and dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

For the week of April 15, 2013, "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer" averaged 8.49 million Total Viewers and a 2.0 rating/8 share/2.34 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.