Morgan Norwood reports on the violent tornadoes from a multi-day severe weather outbreak that are again threatening millions after a terrifying 24 hours in the Heartland, as raging wildfires burn across the South; more than a week after two University of South Florida doctoral students were last seen, Victor Oquendo has details on Tampa police discovering the remains of one student, whose roommate has now been arrested in connection with the disappearances; Alex Stone shares the heartbreaking tribute from Jake Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, to his parents – describing the grief from their murders as a “living nightmare;” and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
00:00 Intro
02:35 Violent tornadoes unleash devastation across the Heartland as wildfires burn in the South
06:13 U.S. soldier faces judge after allegedly profiting $400,000 from Maduro bet
08:10 U.S. and Iranian negotiators head to Pakistan, but unclear if they’ll meet
10:46 Roommate in custody in connection with missing USF students as doctoral student found dead
12:16 Suspect turns himself in after deadly mall shooting in Baton Rouge
12:41 Texas officials warn summer camps to make major safety revisions after deadly floods
14:07 Jake Reiner describes his parents’ murders as “my living nightmare”
16:06 Good Samaritans in Florida rescue family, including baby, after car crash
16:28 Newly released video shows a suspect driving off with a police officer in the car
17:06 Truck driver narrowly escapes before train crash on tracks
17:22 Federal prisons consider bringing back executions by firing squad
17:43 “Jeopardy!” champ Jamie Ding looks to extend historic winning streak
18:11 Recapping round one of the 2026 NFL Draft
NOTE: This broadcast aired prior to the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
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