Nightline (ABC)

Nightline, also known as ABC News Nightline, is a late-night news show produced by ABC News and aired in the United States. The program has a franchised format, allowing it to be broadcast on other networks and stations around the world. It was launched by Roone Arledge, with Ted Koppel serving as the primary anchor from March 1980 until he retired in November 2005. Currently, the show features rotating hosts Byron Pitts and Juju Chang. Nightline is scheduled to air on weeknights from 12:37 to 1:07 a.m. Eastern Time, following Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which was its lead-in from 2003 to 2012.

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First on ABC: Warren investigates impact on students, teachers from Education Dept. cuts

13 hours ago | abcnews.go.com | Arthur Jones II

She says she wants to hear from those "hurt by Trump's dangerous agenda."Sen. Elizabeth Warren questions Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, April 8, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty ImagesDemocratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Save Our Schools campaign is launching a comprehensive investigation into the Trump administration's effort to close the Department of Education.
Judge appears inclined permanently block Trump order targeting law firm

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Alexander Mallin |Peter Charalambous |Kelsey Walsh

Trump's order seeks to limit Perkins Coie from doing government business. ByAlexander Mallin, Peter Charalambous, and Kelsey WalshPresident Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, April 23, 2025.
See Florence Pugh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more hit the 'Thunderbolts*' premiere in London

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Kelsey Chapman

Marvel's latest film premiered in London and brought out all the stars. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Florence Pugh attend the "Thunderbolts*" UK Special Screening at Cineworld Leicester Square, on April 22, 2025, in London. Joe Maher/Getty Images"Thunderbolts*," Marvel's latest action-packed superhero movie, premiered in London on Tuesday night, and the stars were out in full force to celebrate and show off their best red carpet looks.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens at a different #MeToo moment

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Michael R. Sisak |Jennifer Peltz

Harvey Weinstein is on trial again after an appeals court threw out the ex-studio-boss' 2020 rape conviction in a case that was a watershed for the #MeToo movementByMICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated PressTarale Wulff arrives for Harvey Weinstein's retrial at the Manhattan criminal court, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in New York.
Orders to leave the country -- some for US citizens -- sow confusion among immigrants

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Valerie Gonzalez |Gisela Salomon

The Trump administration is quietly revoking the temporary legal status of people who entered the country via an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with MexicoByVALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press and GISELA SALOMON Associated PressFILE - A migrant seeking asylum holds up the CBP One app showing his appointment was canceled after President Donald Trump was sworn into office, Jan. 20, 2025, in Matamoros, Mexico.
RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial food dyes in US

2 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Sony Salzman |Cheyenne Haslett |Will McDuffie

The Health and Human Services secretary will announce his plans Tuesday. BySony Salzman, Cheyenne Haslett, and Will McDuffieHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on during a press conference on April 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. Melissa Majchrzak/APHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
5 million student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5

2 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Arthur Jones II

The deadline comes as scores of student aid employees have been terminated. An exterior view of the Department of Education building, March 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesSome 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday.
Pope Francis' death puts spotlight on 'Conclave' movie: How accurate is it?

3 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Katie Kindelan

The movie "Conclave" depicts the process by which a new pope is elected. Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in "Conclave," 2024. Focus FeaturesThe death of Pope Francis Monday at the age of 88 has set into motion the process of selecting a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, a ritual that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
More than 30 million on alert for severe weather over Easter weekend - ABC News

4 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Megan Forrester |Kyle Reiman

A storm system centered over the central United States continues to bring a multi-day stretch of severe weather across parts of the Plains and Midwest.
Ethiopians celebrate Easter with calls for charity and peace

4 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Samuel Getachew

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopians marked Easter festivities Sunday with vows to embrace sacrifice, love and peace in a country facing armed conflict and other challenges. During Fasika, as Easter is known, Christians of all denominations — including the majority Orthodox group — come together to celebrate Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.