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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Armed woman blocks Texas highway in lawn chair during police standoff: Officials

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Meredith Deliso

Responders from a crisis intervention team are communicating with her. Police released a photo showing a standoff with a woman they say is armed on a highway in Houston, June 26, 2025. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 A Texas highway shut down after officers got into a standoff with an armed woman seen sitting in a lawn chair on one of the lanes, authorities said Thursday.
Fireball sightings reported across the southeastern US

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Meredith Deliso

Home security and dashcam footage captured a fireball streaking across the sky. A still from a dashcam video that captured a fireball over South Carolina on June 26, 2025. Kathryn FarrFireball sightings were reported in multiple states across the southeastern United States during the day on Thursday. The American Meteor Society said it received over 140 reports of fireball sightings Thursday over six states -- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
How Zohran Mamdani's 'joyous' ground game helped him topple Andrew Cuomo in NYC's primary

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Jake Offenhartz

Zohran Mamdani's surge to the top in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary came with the help of an army of volunteers who set a goal of knocking on 1 million doors to get votesByJAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressSupporters of Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani cheer while he speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.
What to know about states blocking Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Geoff Mulvihill |Laura Ungar

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can bar Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider. The federal government and many states already block using Medicaid funds to cover abortion. But the state-federal health insurance program for lower-income people does pay for other services from Planned Parenthood, including birth control, cancer screenings and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
How the US used its bunker-buster bombs at Iranian nuclear sites

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Tara Copp

The deep penetrating bombs that the U.S. dropped into two Iranian nuclear facilities were designed specifically for those sites and were the result of more than 15 years of intelligence and weapons design workByTARA COPP Associated PressDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Washington.
Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of Texas college student in random shooting

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Meredith Deliso

Wes Smith, 21, was shot multiple times outside a Fort Worth bar. Video byJessie DiMartino and Cristina CorujoThe Fort Worth Police Department released the booking photo for Matthew Purdy. Fort Worth Police DepartmentA man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday for murdering a Texas college student in a random shooting in 2023. Wes Smith, a 21-year-old junior at Texas Christian University, was shot multiple times outside a Fort Worth bar in September 2023, prosecutors said.
Federal lawsuit adds to allegations of child sexual abuse in Maryland youth detention centers

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Lea Skene

A federal lawsuit could open a new chapter in an escalating legal battle over child sexual abuse in MarylandByLEA SKENE Associated PressFILE - Nalisha Gibbs, center top, speaks during a press conference among other survivors of sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers, on March 19, 2025, in Baltimore.
Fried becomes first 10-game winner as Domínguez and Grisham power Yankees to 7-1 victory over Reds

1 day ago | abcnews.go.com | Joe Reedy

CINCINNATI -- Max Fried became this season's first 10-game winner, Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham had four hits apiece and the New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday night to avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered for the Yankees (46-34), who remained one game in front of Tampa Bay in the AL East. Elly De La Cruz had two hits for the Reds.
After stunning NYC mayor primary upset, Mamdani tells ABC News Democrats need to focus on economic agenda

2 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Rachel Scott |Oren Oppenheim

Mamdani claimed victory Tuesday over former Gov. Cuomo and other candidates. ByRachel Scott and Oren OppenheimNew York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani speaks with ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott in New York City, June 25, 2025.
RFK Jr. appoints longtime anti-vaccine ally Lyn Redwood to HHS position

2 days ago | abcnews.go.com | Will McDuffie |

Redwood has attributed her son's autism to mercury exposure from vaccines. ByWill McDuffie and Dr. Jade CobernHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee, June 24, 2025 in Washington. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty ImagesHealth Secretary Robert F.