Matt Rivers reports from Beirut, President Trump promises “very hard” strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says there are “many surprises” in store as the war enters its second week. Selina Wang reports from Florida, President Trump attends the dignified transfer of the six Americans killed in Kuwait at the start of the hostilities. Marcus Moore reports from Doha, the war is creating uncertainty in the global oil market, and prices are surging. Gas prices in the U.S. have gone up nearly $.50 in a week, and jet fuel is spiking and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 02:22 President Trump promises “very hard” strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says there are “many surprises” in store as the war enters its second week 06:48 President Trump attends the dignified transfer of the six Americans killed in Kuwait at the start of the hostilities 09:21 The war is creating uncertainty in the global oil market, and prices are surging. Gas prices in the U.S. have gone up nearly $.50 in a week, and jet fuel is spiking 11:30 At least eight people are dead after a tornado outbreak slams the Heartland, the severe weather threat now moving east 13:42 Newly released video shows the deadly shooting last year of an American citizen by federal immigration agents. 16:09 The Justice Department has released more documents from the Epstein files, including uncorroborated interview from a woman who claims that she was sexually assaulted by Trump 16:46 Four people were arrested after police say a suspicious device went off during an anti-Muslim protest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City 17:11 Miami of Ohio’s men’s basketball team finishes the regular season with a perfect 31-0 record 17:33 A 4-year-old waiting for a heart transplant finds support from the construction workers next door ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews

Lee Goldberg has the New Year’s Eve forecast as millions are under alerts for heavy snow, rain and brutal cold, with freezing temperatures from Minnesota to New York; Reena Roy reports as authorities across the country are on high alert preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations; Jay O’Brien has details on the sweeping decision by the Trump Administration to freeze millions of dollars in federal child care funds for every state in the U.S.; Selina Wang reports as more than 20 million Americans brace for their health care costs to skyrocket after the enhanced ACA tax subsidies expire at midnight; David Muir shares his New Year’s Eve message; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 01:55 Snow, rain and brutal cold forecasted for New Year's Eve 04:35 Law enforcement on high alert for New Year's Eve celebrations 06:08 Trump administration reports strikes on three alleged drug boats in Eastern Pacific 06:29 HHS official: Federal child care funding restricted nationwide amid fraud allegations 08:35 Millions brace for high health care costs after tax subsidies expire 10:48 Second New England Patriots player facing assault charge 12:20 National Guard to be removed from LA, Chicago, Portland 12:58 Brazen multi-million dollar bank heist in Germany 13:25 Missing wallaby found wandering through New Jersey 13:47 USPS changes postmark process in the new year 14:18 David Muir shares New Year's message and behind the scenes look at ABC News staff ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews

Faith Abubey reports on the blizzard conditions paralyzing parts of Upstate New York as Southern California braces for more rain, and Ginger Zee has the New Year’s Eve forecast; Selina Wang has reports on the dramatic escalation in Pres. Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela after the CIA reportedly carried out a drone strike on a dock facility in Venezuela allegedly used to transport drugs overseas; Andrew Dymburt has the latest on the new accusations against New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs, who’s been accused of attacking his personal chef over a payment dispute; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Blizzard conditions paralyze parts of Upstate New York as California braces for new storm 05:29 CIA reportedly carries out drone strike dock facility in Venezuela 08:18 New England Patriots' Stefon Diggs facing charges of strangulation and assault 09:57 CDC: 29 states report "high" or "very high" flu activity as cases surge nationwide 11:54 Tatiana Schlossberg dies at 35 after battle with Leukemia 13:38 Security preparations underway ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations 14:42 Multiple artists cancel upcoming performances at Trump-Kennedy Center following name change 15:26 3 hikers found dead on California's Mount Baldy 15:49 Ohio officers save man from burning car in daring rescue 16:16 Air quality being monitored in rural Southwestern Kentucky after train derailment 16:33 Suspected impaired driver crashes into Nevada home, ejecting driver into pool 16:54 Nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over possible E. Coli contamination 17:10 Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for roles in "The Wire," Veep," "Your Honor," dies at age 71 17:39 Preparing for ball drop in Times Square ahead of New Year's celebrations ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews

Faith Abubey reports on the dangerous system snarling holiday travel as it sweeps across the country with powerful winds and blinding snow; Ginger Zee tracks the storm and has the New Year’s Eve forecast; Rhiannon Ally has new details on the investigation into the deadly midair collision involving two helicopters and the victims that have been identified; Selina Wang has the latest on President Trump’s vow to begin rebuilding Gaza “as quickly as we can” – if Hamas disarms – following his meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 02:25 Storms’ high winds, blinding snow, and dense fog snarl holiday travel 5:21 Tracking storms moving into the Northeast and New Year's Eve forecast 06:38 Victims identified in deadly midair chopper crash that killed 2 pilots 08:26 Trump meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on ceasefire agreement in Gaza 10:26 Widespread protests in Iran fueled by growing frustration with inflation and the collapse of national currency 10:46 Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking one of his residences after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting 12:54 Authorities: New video shows Texas teen right when she went missing on Christmas Eve 14:34 U.S., Canadian, and Mexican authorities seize $40 million of Olympic snowboarder’s motorcycles 15:29 Deadly fire at NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's parents' North Carolina home 15:50 British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed 2 other passengers in Nigeria 16:13 Speeding car slams into Ohio home on Christmas morning 16:48 Flu cases spike across America with nearly 5 million cases nationwide, CDC says 17:14 Beyoncé crosses billionaire threshold for first time, according to Forbes 17:39 Looking back at Jim Morrison's history-making summit down Mount Everest ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews

Dani Beckstrom reports on a new winter storm taking aim at the Midwest and Northeast as millions are set to travel, thousands of flights already delayed or cancelled, our weather times it all out including the deadly flooding in southern California; Morgan Norwood with the latest on a deadly mid-air helicopter collision in New Jersey; Selina Wang is with President Trump as he meets with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia’s war; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 02:22 Massive storms sweeping across U.S. threaten peak travel with whiteouts, icy roads 05:58 FAA & NTSB investigating a deadly mid-air helicopter collision in new jersey 07:41 Pres. Trump optimistic Ukraine and Russia are ready to make a deal 10:01 As Israel PM heads to the U.S. Iran declares “war with America, Israel, and Europe” 11:02 FBI joins search for missing 19-year old who went missing on Christmas Eve 12:56 Amid the strain of higher prices data shows holiday spending is up from last year 14:42 Law enforcement warns Americans to stay vigilant ahead of NYE celebrations 16:17 Dad rescues daughter from kidnapping by using parental controls on smartphone 16:42 Dozens injured after a million gallons of sulfuric acid leaked from a Houston plant 17:11 Police investigating a dangerous stunt at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano 17:33 Remembering French Actress and controversial activist Brigitte Bardot 18:01 Countdown to New Year’s Eve begins ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews

Faith Abubey has the latest on the whiteout conditions moving into the Northeast as millions head home from Christmas and millions more head out for the new year, and Lee Goldberg tracks the dangerous winter storm; Selina Wang reports on the new video released from the Pentagon showing a U.S. warship firing one of more than a dozen missiles targeting ISIS in Nigeria, an official told ABC News; Andrew Dymburt has details on Ashlee Buzzard, the California mother charged in the shooting death of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard, pleading not guilty to murder charges at her arraignment; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 2:18 Dangerous winter storm triggers thousands of flight cancellations and delays 4:41 Tracking the winter storm bringing heavy snow to multiple states in the Northeast 6:08 Pentagon: Multiple ISIS terrorists killed after U.S. strikes in Nigeria 8:37 Zelenskyy: Will meet with Trump on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago for peace talks 10:03 Mother of Ashlee Buzzard appears in court, charged in daughter's murder 11:16 Ohio siblings jump into action to help bus driver during medical emergency 13:05 Mother whose daughter was kept on life support due to abortion ban speaks out 16:38 2 North Carolina officers recovering after shootout at Edible Arrangements shop 16:54 UPS plane crash victim succumbs to injuries on Christmas Day, marking 15th death 17:23 Host of Trump-Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert cancels concert in wake of art institution’s name change 17:41 Speculation grows over whether Travis Kelce played his last game for Kansas City 18:15 America Strong: Indy Big Band Christmas Caroling musicians spread holiday cheer to those in need ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most. Watch to get the latest news stories and headlines from around the world. Follow ABC World News Tonight on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcworldnewstonight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ABCWorldNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcworldnewstonight ABC News is your trusted source for breaking news, analysis, exclusive interviews, headlines, and videos: https://abcnews.go.com/ Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #WorldNewsTonight #DavidMuir #News #ABCNews