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Muir is an American journalist and the anchor of ABC World News Tonight and co-anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20, part of the news department of the ABC broadcast-television network, based in New York City. Muir previously served as the weekend anchor and primary substitute anchor on ABC's World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer succeeding her on September 1, 2014. At ABC News, Muir has won multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards for his national and international journalism.

According to the Tyndall Report, Muir's news reporting received the most airtime in 2012 and 2013. He has become one of the most visible journalists in America. As of 2019, World News Tonight with David Muir has become the most watched newscast in the United States.

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ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA Live Event on ABC to Broadcast Rare Total Solar Eclipse


ABC News and National Geographic team up for 'Eclipse Across America,' a unique live event broadcasting the rare total solar eclipse. Tune in for this unprecedented celestial spectacle. The special will be anchored by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, who will be reporting from Vermont.

'20/20' Episode to Follow Four Women Who Went Missing on the Interstate


Tune in for the latest episode of ABC News' 20/20 airing on Friday, March 15, 2024. Stay updated with current events and in-depth reporting from a trusted news source. The two-hour episode includes new interviews with Gay Smither, Laura Smither's mother; Jan Bynum, Kelli Cox's mother; Alexis Bynum, Kelli Cox's daughter; and more.

ABC News to Cover Joe Biden's State Of The Union Address & Republican Response


“World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead coverage joined by ABC News' powerhouse political team, including “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, and more.

ABC News Sets Special 2024 Presidential Election Coverage For Super Tuesday


Contributors Dan Abrams, Donna Brazile, John Katko, Reince Priebus, and Kate Shaw will provide analysis across platforms. ABC News will have on-the-ground reporting from California, Alabama, Virginia, Texas and Colorado to deliver viewers up-to-the-minute reporting of all election results and campaign updates.

Debra O'Connell Named President, News Group And Networks For Disney


Kim Godwin, president, ABC News, will join Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations, in reporting to OConnell, aligning the nation's No. 1 news network with the No. 1 station group in the country – connecting an array of powerhouse shows and brands that range from the top-rated evening news progra

ABC News Expands 'The Year' Franchise Hosted By Robin Roberts With Two Primetime Specials


ABC News Studios announces the expansion of hit show “The Year” with two primetime specials looking back at the biggest moments of 2023 and the best of what's to come in 2024 — both hosted by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts.

Jeannie Kedas Joins ABC News as Senior Vice President, Publicity and Communications


Kedas will oversee all external and internal communications and media relations efforts on behalf of ABC News, driving awareness and viewership for all ABC News content, including “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” “GMA3,” “Nightline,” “The Tamron Hall Show,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “The View,” and more.

ABC News Announces Coverage Marking One Year Until the 2024 Presidential Election; How THE VIEW, GMA & More Will Cover


The series kicks off on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” with a new ABC News/Ipsos poll on the mood of the nation, issues voters care about most, and how satisfied they are with their choices of presidential candidates. The series will continue with coverage led by ABC News’ political team through Wednesday.

David Muir to Host ABC News Special on the War in Israel From Tel Aviv


ABC News will air a one-hour primetime special tonight, Oct. 11, on the ongoing conflict in Israel following the deadly Hamas attack over the weekend. “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir, who has been on the ground reporting all week, anchors the special from Tel Aviv.

ABC News Live Announces New Hours of Weekday Programming


ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth will anchor from 5:00-7:00 p.m. EDT, joining the powerhouse team of Linsey Davis in the evenings, Kyra Phillips in the afternoons, and Diane Macedo in the mornings. ABC News Live provides live coverage of breaking news, up-to-the-minute reports, interviews and in-depth special programming.

20/20 to Feature Interview With Woman at the Center of a Deadly Love Triangle


The episode also contains interviews with Chuck and Judy Miller, Bruce’s brother and sister-in-law; Mike Cassaday, Cassaday’s brother; Charlene Cassaday, Cassaday’s mother; James Cassaday, Cassaday’s son; Kevin Shanlian, the lead detective in the case; Marcie Mabry, Genesee County assistant prosecutor; John Hutchinson, and more.

A New '20/20' Reports on the Shocking Student Murders in Idaho


A new two-hour “20/20,” with reporting by ABC News correspondent Kayna Whitworth, provides a comprehensive look at the case and covers the latest details, including a deep dive into the recently unsealed affidavit. Just weeks ago, a shocking break in the case occurred when authorities arrested Bryan Kohberger.

WORLD NEWS TONIGHT Is the #1 Program on All of U.S. Television in Total Viewers


“World News Tonight with David Muir” ranked as the No. 1 program of the week in Total Viewers (8.903 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.562 million) on all of broadcast and cable (excluding sports) during the week of Dec. 19, 2022, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.

Scoop: THE YEAR: 2022 on ABC - Monday, December 26, 2022


Get all the scoop on THE YEAR: 2022, airing on ABC on Monday, December 26, 2022!

ABC Announces 2022 Holiday Programming Schedule


Two dazzling specials featuring some of the biggest names in music will bring melodies in December: “A Very Backstreet Christmas” celebrates the holidays with The Backstreet Boys, and “Finding Harmony” is an uplifting story featuring EGOT winner John Legend and David Brown, founder of the Columbus-based Harmony Project in Ohio.

LIVE With Kelly & Ryan Scores 6-Week High in Viewers


Wednesday’s broadcast of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (on 7/20/22) marked the show’s most-watched telecast (2.287 million) on any day in 1 month — since Monday, 6/20/22. Wednesday’s episode featured news anchor David Muir, actress Bailee Madison and dermatologist Dr. Doris Day.

20/20 Announces MYSTERY IN MEMPHIS Documentary on Lorenzen Wright


Following Billy Ray Turner’s conviction in the murder trial of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, “20/20” reports on the case that haunted Wright’s family and the city of Memphis, Tennessee, for years after authorities discovered Wright’s body in a field beside a road. The documentary includes Sherra Wright-Robinson, Deborah Marion, and more.

New 20/20 Special Reports On Unprecedented Case That Put Michelle Carter Behind Bars


The program includes audio from the police’s interview with Carter, text messages between Roy and Carter and interviews with individuals who were close to the couple. “20/20” also features footage from the new Hulu series “The Girl from Plainville,” based on the case and starring Elle Fanning as Carter.

The ADAPT Leadership Awards Raises Over $800,000 For ADAPT Community Network


The ADAPT Leadership Awards took place on March 10th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The Gala celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the non-profit organization, formerly called United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC).

ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden & Republican Response


“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir will lead the network’s coverage from Washington, D.C., with ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, chief White House correspondent Cecilia Vega, chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, and more.

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