ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 23, 2026

Pierre Thomas reports on the suspects now in custody after gunfire erupted at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, killing one and injuring five others; Aaron Katersky has details on the arrest of a U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan Pres. Nicolas Maduro that's been accused of making $400,000 by betting he'd be removed from office before Pres. Trump made the announcement; Victor Oquendo reports on the harrowing video showing the moment the Santiaguito volcano in Guatemala suddenly erupted, sending hikers climbing the volcano running for their lives as debris came raining down; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro 02:39 Multiple arrests after deadly shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge 3:53 More than 35,000 acres scorched as wildfires burn through Georgia 06:48 Trump vows to "shoot and kill" minelayers in Strait of Hormuz 09:26 U.S. soldier who allegedly made $400,000 in bet on Maduro's removal arrested 11:32 Preliminary NTSB report reveals new details in fatal collision between plane and fire truck 12:02 Guatemala volcano's eruption sends hikers in restricted area running for their lives 13:25 Former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at NOLA festival 13:42 UMass Amherst chef charged with murder after wife found dead in campus hotel room 15:10 Meta to slash 8,000 jobs as Microsoft offers buyouts 15:25 State-licensed medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug 16:25 Gene therapy that allows deaf children with rare condition to hear approved by FDA 16:39 New Orleans truck driver narrowly avoids school bus that stopped in oncoming traffic 17:03 Hiker avoids charging brown bear on California trail 17:17 Rare split-colored lobster in Cape Cod saved from becoming meal 17:45 Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love among top prospects for 2026 NFL Draft

NOTE: This broadcast aired prior to the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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