ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Aug. 8, 2026

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Leslie Lopez reports on millions in the Northeast bracing for another round of severe storms fueled by dangerous heat; Morgan Norwood has the details on the intensifying manhunt for a New York man authorities allege say killed his own father and set their home on fire; Andrew Dymburt has the latest on the growing water crisis in Puerto Rico, where extreme drought is forcing the government to ration water; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 02:04 Dangerous heat fuels new round of storms 04:53 Manhunt for New York state murder suspect intensifies 06:46 Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as new Attorney General 09:48 Iran and Oman reportedly “close” to Strait of Hormuz deal 10:29 Drought forces residents of Puerto Rico to ration water 12:37 Officers fired for allegedly misusing high-tech surveillance camera system 14:41 Delta flight forced to evacuate 15:17 Car slams into California preschool 15:39 New development in search for North Ca

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