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ABC, with coverage of the ABC News “Your Voice, Your Vote 2020 – The Democratic Debate,” drew 12.93 million Total Viewers, 2.1 rating in Adults 18-49 and a 2.9 rating in Adults 25-54, based on Nielsen's “Fast National” ratings. Moderated by George Stephanopoulos, David Muir, Linsey Davis and Univision's Jorge Ramos, the Democratic Debate special ranked as the No. 1 non-sports program among Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 on Thursday evening. 

Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos, “World News Tonight” Anchor and Managing Editor David Muir, ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis and Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos moderate the Democratic debate from Texas Southern University's Health & PE Center in Houston, TX on Thursday, September 12 on ABC and Univision (8-11 ET). 

Bailey Contemporary Arts in Pompano Beach explores the culture of Caribbean food preparation with their new exhibition from the Caribbean Culinary Museum. This touring collection, which explores food culture, features an array of historic culinary artifacts from around the Caribbean region. The collection will be on view from September 6 through October 25. The free opening reception is Friday, September 6 from 6 - 10pm during the monthly Old Town Untapped event. For more information, www.baileyarts.org.

ABC News' “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the evening's No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (8.499 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.139 million) for the 7th consecutive week during the week of Aug. 26, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight” outperformed “NBC Nightly News” (7.442 million and 1.068 million, respectively) by 1.057 million Total Viewers and by 71,000 Adults 18-49. “World News Tonight” widened its Total Viewer lead from the previous week by 24% (vs. 855,000 for w/o 8/19/19) and substantially increased its lead year-to-year by 484%(vs. 181,000 for w/o 8/27/18), to win for the 48th time in the 49 weeks of the season.

ABC News today announced the Democratic Debate will air Thursday, Sept. 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and Univision. ABC News is partnering with Univision on the debate sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee at Texas Southern University's Health & PE Center in Houston. 

ABC News today announced Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos, “World News Tonight” Anchor and Managing Editor David Muir, ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis and Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos will moderate the Democratic Debate on Thursday, Sept. 12, and, if necessary, Friday, Sept. 13 on ABC and Univision.

ABC News today announced chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir, ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos will moderate the Democratic Debate on Thursday, Sept. 12, and, if necessary, Friday, Sept. 13, on ABC.

ABC News' “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the evening's No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (8.370 million), Adults 25-54 (1.559 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.062 million) for the week of Aug. 12, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. Taking the top spot across the board for the 5th time in the last 6 weeks, “World News Tonight” outperformed “NBC Nightly News” (7.170 million, 1.517 million and 1.029, respectively) by 1.200 million Total Viewers, by 42,000 Adults 25-54 and by 33,000 Adults 18-49.  In addition, “World News Tonight” increased its Total Viewer lead week to week by 42% (vs. 846,000 for w/o 8/5/19), while more than doubling its margin of victory year to year (+108%; vs. 577,000 for w/o 8/13/18) to win for the 46th time in the 47 weeks of the season.

ABC News' “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the No. 1 evening newscast in Total Viewers (8.029 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.032 million), for the week of Aug. 5, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight” outdelivered “NBC Nightly News” (7.183 million and 1.031, respectively) by 846,000 Total Viewers and by 1,000 Adults 18-49. “World News Tonight” increased its Total Viewer lead year to year by 40% (vs. 606,000 for w/o 8/6/18) and won for the 45th time in the 46 weeks of the season.

ABC News' “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the evening's No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (8.066 million), Adults 25-54 (1.497 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.011 million) for the 3 rd straight week for the week of July 29, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.

ABC News' “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the evening's No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (7.974 million), Adults 25-54 (1.470 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.029 million) for the 2ndweek in a row for the week of July 22, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.  “World News Tonight” outperformed “NBC Nightly News” (6.967 million, 1.468 million and 997,000, respectively) by 1.007 million Total Viewers, by 2,000 Adults 25-54 and by 32,000 Adults 18-49, winning in Total Viewers for the 43rd time in the 44 weeks of the season.  Further, “World News Tonight” has beaten “NBC Nightly News” by more than 1.0 million viewers for the 3rd straight week and in 4 of the last 5.   

On July 16, 1999, the world stood still when John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and her sister Lauren Bessette were killed in a plane crash. Now 20 years after that tragic day, ABC News presents a two-hour prime-time special about John, featuring his closest friends and rare, candid video footage of John and Carolyn. “The Last Days of JFK Jr.” airs on “2020,” Friday, July 12 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

During the week of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir documents the journey for a half dozen World War II veterans from all over the country who are traveling back to Normandy making the trip with them. The reports include interviews with veterans from Tennessee, California, Alabama, Florida and Nevada, among others.

In the early hours of February 21, 2005, a utility worker found 21-year-old Inna Budnytska unconscious, naked, beaten and near death, abandoned in an undeveloped Miami cul-de-sac. Budnytska, a guest in a nearby airport hotel, had no memory of her attack and rape. Authorities looked at the hotel's surveillance footage for potential answers, but found puzzling information. The cameras recorded her walking into the lobby at 3:40 a.m. and then never captured her again. In a two-hour documentary, “20/20” reports on the mysterious case and features private investigator Ken Brennan, who meticulously gathered and pieced together clues, discovering how Budnytska left the hotel and tracking down the man whose DNA matched her attacker. “20/20” airs on Friday, April 5 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network,has announced that Tony Danza will be honored with the Hausman Humanitarian Award at the 2019 ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala to take place on Today, March 14th, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network,has announced that Tony Danza will be honored with the Hausman Humanitarian Award at the 2019 ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala to take place on Thursday, March 14th, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced the 2019 ADAPT Leadership Award honorees for its 2019 ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala to take place on Thursday, March 14th, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Ted Bundy and his horrifying killing spree in the 1970s have captured the nation's attention for decades. On the heels of the 30th anniversary of Bundy's execution, a two-hour “20/20” event provides new insight into Bundy's vicious past and crimes. He admitted to murdering at least 30 women and girls, many of whom he kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Authorities believe he may have been responsible for as many as 100 homicides. The prime-time documentary features new interviews with key players, including surviving victims and those who were vital in helping place Bundy behind bars. “20/20” airs Friday, Feb. 15 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. 

With two husbands dying within five years of each other, Stacey Castor appeared to be a victim of terrible misfortune and circumstance. In a bizarre twist, the mother of two from upstate New York became the prime suspect in the sensational case of secrets and lies that made national headlines for the murder of her second husband by poisoning him with antifreeze, and the attempted murder of her daughter whom she tried to frame for the deaths of both husbands. Ten years after Stacey's conviction, ABC News announced a two-hour documentary on the central question – could a mother really be capable of these unspeakable acts against her own family? The prime-time television event on the Black Widow killer digs deeper into how this terrible set of crimes altered lives and this community forever. The special features new interviews with investigators, Stacey's defense team, and family members of her second husband and victim, David Castor; as well as the exclusive jailhouse interview with Stacey and anchor David Muir from ABC News' archives. “20/20” airs Friday, Feb. 8 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced its 2019 ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala to take place on Thursday, March 14th, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event will be hosted by Cara Buono, co‐star of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, and Emmy‐ nominee for her role on Mad Men. The awards honor the accomplishments of extraordinary individuals and corporations who have made an impact on people with disabilities and have inspired others through their professional and charitable endeavors. The gala benefits the important ongoing programs and services of ADAPT Community Network. This year's honorees will be announced next month.