ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Oct. 29, 2026

Jon Karl reports on the new investigation into reports of dirty tricks in the Alaska Senate Race as President Trump campaigns in South Carolina; as Pres. Trump weighs whether to launch new strikes against Iran, Rachel Scott has details on Sec. Pete Hegseth firing a top general at the Pentagon claiming he leaked classified information; David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of Sir Patrick Stewart – the legendary actor known for his roles in "Star Trek," "X-Men," and more – who has died at 86 following a "brief" battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:10 Alaska's Senate race prompts multiple probes ahead of midterms
06:04 Top U.S. general fired as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran
08:02 SWAT team rescues 10-year-old Oregon girl abducted from home
09:32 2 helicopters reportedly collide midair
09:45 Helicopter crash in Bosnia kills at least 4
09:58 American couple recounts helping victims of deadly train collision in Spain
11:55 Cruise cancels world voyage over rising fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers in Cambodia
13:34 Looking back at the life and legendary career of Sir Patrick Stewart
17:11 U.S. economy grew by 3.4% last quarter
17:20 Google’s parent company, Alphabet, loses $500 billion
17:29 Dow, NASDAQ, S&P plunge
17:56 2 Colorado college students found dead after going missing while hiking: Police
18:20 Close call for Ohio state troopers nearly hit by alleged impaired driver
18:48 Video captures moment great white shark splashes California surfer
19:06 Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 to win their first World Series title
19:31 Remembering Patrick Stewart in his own words

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