ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 2, 2026

Morgan Norwood reports on Spirit Airlines - known for its bright-yellow planes and rock-bottom prices – is shutting down after it was unable to secure a bailout from the federal government; Alex Presha reports on the growing concerns about the state of the economy with gas prices surging to as high as eight dollars a gallon in parts of California; Selina Wang reports on President Trump issuing a new warning to Iran as officials with that country say the war is likely to resume and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:24 Spirit airlines - shutting down after 30 years - leaving flyers scrambling for options.
06:09 Growing concerns about the state of the economy - gas prices surging - as high as eight dollars a gallon – in parts of California.
08:30 President Trump issuing a new warning as Iranian officials say the war is likely to resume.
11:27 A pharmaceutical company filed an emergency appeal earlier today after a lower court on Friday blocked a popular abortion pill from being dispensed through the mail.
13:29 A California mom charged with involuntary manslaughter – after her 14-year-old son allegedly struck and killed an 81-year-old Vietnam veteran with an e-bike
14:47 More than a dozen people in New York were indicted for their alleged involvement in an auto theft ring.
16:40 A deadly mass shooting in Amarillo, Texas - two dead - ten others injured in the overnight shooting .
17:01 Lebron James led the L.A Lakers into the second round - the Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in six games.
17:32 A major first for the trucking industry as a start-up called "Bot Auto" delivered freight this week - without a driver.
17:54 A Southwest airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego was delayed because of an unusual passenger
18:30 America Strong - for one man and his TSA milestone - service is a way of life.


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