Full Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Alex Perez reports as powerful storms destroyed homes and vehicles and the deadly lightning strike, as authorities warn of a significant new threat of severe storms from the Midwest right into the Northeast; With the U.S.-Israel ceasefire set to expire in days, Rachel Scott reports as Pres. Trump signals the two sides are "very close" to a deal and the President’s new comments about Pope Leo; Nearly a week after the historic Artemis II mission, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen sit down with David Muir, describing their journey to the far side of the moon and for the first time, taking us inside the moment their capsule re-entered Earth’s atmosphere; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices