Full Episode: Saturday, April 11, 2026

9-1-1, where is the emergency? It's the middle of the night in a small town on the Jersey Shore. Someone reports an abandoned car on a bridge. A search gets underway for the missing driver, 19-year-old Sarah Stern. Is it a missing person? Is it a suicide? At this point nobody knows. Old friendships, buried cash, and a sinister plot that was once pitched as a movie plays out in real life. I'm Juju Chang from 2020 and ABC Audio. Listen now to Bridge of Lies, wherever you get your podcasts. David Neur, ABC's World News Tonight, America's most watched newscast, now streaming same day with all the breaking news of the day on Disney Plus, most watched, most trusted, now on Disney Plus every night. Tonight, the Artemis Astronauts, speaking out after splashing back down to Earth, also the high stakes peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, and the deadly shooting after a machete attack in New York's Grand Central Station. First, the Artemis II crew arriving back to Houston nearly 24 hours after the dramatic splash down in the Pacific. What they're saying tonight after completing the first human mission to the moon and more than half a centering, ushering in a new era of space travel. The new images of the crew aboard that Navy vessel after they were safely hoisted from the ocean into a helicopter. Also tonight, Vice President JD Vance leading the high stakes negotiations for a peace deal with Iran in Pakistan, the highest level face-to-face talks between the two nations in 47 years. What it means for Americans here in the U.S. as the Pentagon says two Navy ships are sweeping the rate of foremose for mines, clearing the waterway for tankers and other commercial shipping vessels. Our Martha Raditz is reporting from Islamabad tonight. And the ceasefire tested again as Israel targets Hezbollah in Lebanon. Our Marcus Moore is in Beirut. A frontrunner in the hotly contested race for California Governor is facing sexual assault and misconduct allegations. Congressman Eric Swawel denies any wrongdoing. Why a source says he's now being investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. I terrifying mourning for commuters in New York City. Police fatally shooting a man wielding a machete on a subway platform after he stabbed three people. The new details coming in tonight. The search for clues in the case of a Michigan woman missing in the Bahamas where husband arrested and now waiting a decision on possible charges. A U.S. military plane is damaged after a man allegedly breaks into an airport in Ireland and attacked it with a hatchet what we're learning tonight. At least eight people have been arrested in connection with a deadly California explosion. Some including a former police chief charge with murder. The master performance at the masters can anyone top Rory McAroy's historic performance. And a sure sign it's spring. The cherry blossoms taking over the nation's capital. From ABC News World Headquarters in New York. This is World News Tonight. Good evening. Thanks for joining us on this Saturday. I'm wait Johnson. We begin tonight with breaking news. We're hearing from the Artemis 2 crew after that historic mission around the moon. The crew walking out on stage in Houston for their welcome home and their first post mission press conference. The Jubilant and emotional crew sharing a warm embrace and getting a standing ovation at the presser. This less than 24 hours after that dramatic reentry splashing down into the Pacific Ocean and hoisted to safety. The astronauts pose for a group photo after viewing their Orion spacecraft which they dubbed integrity in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha shortly after returning to Earth. It's the first manned space flight to the moon in more than 50 years, but just the beginning and NASA's plans to go back to the moon and beyond. ABC's Jacqueline Lee leads us off tonight from San Diego. Tonight after Orion spacecraft integrity had a near perfect splash down in the Pacific Ocean just after 8 p.m. Eastern. The Artemis 2 crew returning home from its historic mission. Mission commander Reed Weissman posting this photo on the way to Houston saying this planet is impossibly beautiful from every altitude I've seen it. And tonight for the first time since their return, we're hearing from the four astronauts on their 700,000 mile trip around the moon. 24 hours ago, the Earth was that big out the window and we were doing Mach 39 and here we are back at Wellington at home. NASA's cameras capturing integrity's return from the ground. The spaceship a small bright spot in the sky, unable to communicate with mission control for an excruciating six minutes during reentry. The Orion spacecraft with standing temperatures up to 5,000 degrees. We knew when blackout was going to start. It started when we expected. We knew when it was going to end. It ended when we expected. The relief as parachutes deployed, slowing their descent before splashing down outside of Southern California. A perfect bull's eye splash down for integrity in its four astronauts. NASA's mission control erupting into applause. Navy divers racing to recover Christina Cook, followed by Victor Glover Jr. Jeremy Hansen and the last astronaut. Commander Reed Weissman. The historic four air lifted onto a helicopter. The crew all smiles inside the USS John P. Murtha. Before you launch, it feels like it's the greatest dream on Earth. And when you're out there, you just want to get back to your families and your friends. It's a special thing to be a human and it's a special thing to be on planet Earth. The astronauts today in Houston reflecting on their time and space and their lessons learned. I would suggest to you that when you look up here, you're not looking at us. We are a mirror reflecting you. And if you like what you see, then just look a little deeper. This is you. With the data collected from this mission will help pave the way for future trips to the moon and NASA hopes one day, Mars. With history in the making and special moments today, Jack and Lee, we appreciate it. Now to those high stakes negotiations in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran. Vice President JD Vance leading the American delegation. And Pope Leo, the first American pope, making an impassioned appeal to world leaders to end what he called, quote, "madness of war" during a special prayer vigil today at the Vatican. ABC's Chief Global Affairs correspondent Martha Raditz is in Islamabad tonight. Tonight, Vice President JD Vance touching down for hours of high stakes talks with Iran to end the now six-week war. Security services locking down Islamabad and the luxury five-star hotel hosting several rounds of talks laid into the night. Both sides meeting first with Pakistani leaders before the historic sit-down. The highest level face-to-face meeting between the two nations in 47 years. The Vice President, Special Envoy Steve Whitkopf and the President's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, huddling with top Iranian officials, including the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament. If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive. Iran demanding the release of billions in frozen assets, the end of the Israeli attacks against its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon, and security guarantees against future attacks. The White House calling on Iran to turn over its stockpile of enriched uranium. No nuclear weapons. The U.S. also calling on Iran to end its ballistic missile program, support for terror groups, and threats to stop the free passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. And as these talks continue, the U.S. military announcing that two Navy destroyers passed to the Key Waterway for the first time since the war started. They probably have a couple of minds in the water. We have mind swippers out there. But a spokesman for Iran's military denying the claims. The president well aware the conflict overseas is impacting the economy at home. Inflation surging 3.3% a two-year high, much of it driven by a 21% increase in gas prices. The largest one-month increase since 1967. The average price of a gallon of gas now $4.12, up 92 cents from a year ago. But it is unclear tonight here in Pakistan whether these talks will lead to any sort of agreement, although President Trump is already saying we win no matter what. -Wit. -Marthorat is for us in Islamabad tonight. Now to those Israeli strikes in Lebanon threatening the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Let's get right to ABC's Marcus more reporting from Beirut tonight. Marcus, what can you tell us about those strikes? -Wit. As world leaders focus on those talks in Pakistan, Lebanon is reeling from the week's onslaught of Israeli air strikes. On alleged Hezbollah targets. In fact, three days after Israel hit more than 100 targets in about 10 minutes, heavy equipment was only just now getting to the site of a collapsed apartment building in Central Beirut. And we watched firsthand as members of Lebanon civil defense cleared debris to look for a missing woman at that site. The death toll on Lebanon since March 2nd has surpassed 2,000 people according to the health ministry here. And many of them are women and children who were in some of those buildings that local officials say were hit without warning. Now what is happening is undoubtedly we'll have an impact on peace talks with Iran saying that there can be no deal until there's a ceasefire here. -Wit. -All right Marcus, more of our thanks to you. to this week tomorrow morning. Martha Raditz anchors from Islamabad with interviews with the Republican Senator Ron Johnson, Democratic Senator Tim Cain, and former Centcom Commander General Joseph Votel. One of the leading Democratic candidates for a California's race for governor is denying sexual assault and misconduct allegations. But Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing growing pressure to drop out of the race. And a source says the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has now launched an investigation. Here's ABC's Karen Travers. Tonight Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, a top contender in the California governor's race, denying accusations made by a former staffer that he sexually assaulted her. These allegations of sexual assault are flat faults. They're absolutely false. They did not happen. The San Francisco Chronicle, publishing the account of a woman whom the paper did not name, who says she was 21 when she interned in Swalwell's California District Office. She claims, according to the Chronicle, that Swalwell pursued her, sending her explicit images. And in 2019, sexually assaulted her in a hotel room after a night of drinks. The woman claims that at a gala in New York City five years later, when she was no longer working for him, Swalwell pursued her after a night out and forced himself on her. Swalwell also responding to other women, reportedly accusing him of sending them unsolicited, mad photos and explicit messages. Swalwell telling CNN the allegations are false and threatening legal action. ABC News has not independently verified any of these claims. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office now investigating the alleged 2019 incident in New York, according to a source familiar. "I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past. But those mistakes are between me and my wife. And to her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position." Several high-profile Democrats pulling their support and calling for him to drop out of the race, including House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries, who says the accusations are incredibly disturbing and called for an investigation. Tonight Swalwell still intends to continue his campaign, but with the pressure for him to drop out is expected to grow. Karen Travers, thank you. Next tonight, a frightening scene at a subway station in New York City, a man stabbing three people with a machete. Police fatally shooting the suspect who was allegedly acting erratically and involved in a verbal altercation. Here's ABC's Ike Jotchi. "Tonight, chaos inside New York's grand central terminal after a suspect allegedly stabbed several people." The individual was armed with a large knife, described as a machete, and was behaving erratically, repeatedly stating that he was Lucifer. Around 9.30 a.m., police say 44-year-old Anthony Griffin traveled to multiple subway platforms at one of the busiest transit stations in the world, with this machete slashing three people, a 65-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman, and an 84-year-old man. All suffering serious injuries, but are expected to recover. "I'm taking a police request in addition. The unit's location from mail that displayed a knife request in additional units." Responding officers rushing to the scene. They gave clear commands. They attempted to deescalate. And when that threat did not stop, they took decisive action to stop it. Griffin was shot twice and pronounced dead at a local hospital. The NYPD says this appears to be a random attack, and it comes as officers expand their patrols on New York subways. With so far this year, City-wise statistics show, despite this incident, a drop in transit crime. Police say they are reviewing all body-worn camera footage and surveillance video framed by frame. I could jockey, thanks so much. Now to the Michigan man, arrested after his wife's disappearance at sea in the Bahamas, authorities are weighing possible charges as they search for clues, and tonight we're learning new details about the couple's alleged volatile relationship. Here's ABC's Morgan Norwood. Tonight, Bahamian police are pouring over evidence to determine whether to charge American Brian Hooker and connection with his wife's disappearance. Authorities interviewing him for three hours behind bars, grilled about their decades-long marriage. They went into intensive question and just general information about their relationship when they came here. It comes as we learn more about what some loved ones described as a rocky relationship hidden behind their seemingly peaceful and adventurous life at sea. My daughter and Brian have been married for many years, 25 years, and it's been a very turbulent relationship. Documents obtained by ABC affiliate WZZM describe a 2005 domestic incident involving Hooker and his young daughter at the time, in which he was accused of putting his hands around her neck, the jury later acquitting him. And ABC News obtaining a 2015 police report detailing an alleged domestic incident between the couple with both accusing each other of assault. Police noting Brian's bloody nose and Lynette was taken into custody, but ultimately, no charges were filed. It's now been a week since Lynette Hooker vanished. Her husband, Brian, maintains his innocence, telling police Lynette fell overboard after their boat hit rough surf. But Lynette's daughter isn't buying it. She's a good swimmer, she's pretty fit, and I don't feel like she would just fall off a boat. This next 48 hours could be the most important part of this case as to whether or not a confession is found or whether or not a body is found. What still no signs of Lynette Hooker tonight authorities have until Monday, when it comes to her husband, to decide whether to charge him, release him, or opt for another 48 hour hold. Whit? Morgan Norwood, thank you for that. Overseas now to a suspect allegedly attacking a US military plane with a hatchet at an airport in Ireland. Officials say the suspect entered an unauthorized area. Let's bring in ABC's Tom Sufi Burridge and Tom the Air Force is confirming tonight that a C-130 plane was damaged in the incident. Yeah, that's right, Whit. A man seen dressed in black kneeling on one of the wings of that C-130 aircraft appearing to inflict multiple blows to the upper side of the wing. Now US military flights in parts of Europe have spiked in recent weeks because of the Iran war. But the US Air Force said the C-130 which was damaged was actually en route to Poland to take part in a military exercise there. Irish police telling us a man in his 40s who had entered an unauthorized area of Shannon Airport was arrested for alleged criminal damage. Whit? Okay, Tom Sufi Burridge, our thanks to you. There's much more ahead on world news tonight this Saturday. A classic spring clashes brewing from giant hail to the tornado threat we're tracking which states are in the bullseye necks. And eight arrested in a deadly fireworks blast five now facing murder charges. The Hulu original series Love Overboard is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney Plus. 16 singles are headed to this super luxury yacht to fall in love. I'm a romantic. I want to find love. This is going to be the best time I've ever watched. But whoever you do not choose will be going overboard. This is insane. The begins begin. Watch the new Hulu original series Love Overboard now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney Plus for bundle subscribers. From 30 for 30 podcasts. Ryan Pada Senior Defensive Lime and From Miami. Gunned down. The key to this case. It's Brian. Oh, it's a wrap man. A hour before he died he was on a phone arguing what's about this might be a hit. You want the truth. They just want a conviction. Press your ass. We had a killer amongst us. I'm not sure if you know what the killer is. [Music] NBA playoffs presented Bagu, who begins Saturday on ESPN and ABC. Sunday nights on ABC. What happens when the person you love the most turns out not to be who you think they are. Everything he told me was alive. I was betrayed from the number one true crime podcast, The Trail. He's been living a secret double life. My marriage ended with a 911 call. The tape is blood curdling. We're not bleeding. so many people are living with their own betrayal.Sunday nights at 10 on Central on ABC and Stream on Disney+ in Hulu. To the index now, a stormy pattern is setting up across the nation's midsection with a growing threat of severe storms. His classic spring setup is being fueled by warm, humid air from the Gulf, dry air from the Southwest, and cold air to the North. Things kick off this weekend across Texas and Oklahoma with storms primarily capable of damaging winds and hail. A few tornadoes and spotty flooding can't be ruled out either. New threats will then emerge as we head into the work week. Rory McAroy is a round away from a $4.5 million payday and a place in master's history. The field is charging. McAroy trying to make history at Augusta. He'd be just the fourth player ever to win back-to-back green jackets. Still ahead, Washington is in full bloom the cherry blossom parade packing the streets. We gather here tonight to bring women back to their rightful place. The Testaments, a new Hulu original series from the executive producers of the handmade stale. It's easier to accept the story than believe that the people around you are monsters. The battle isn't over. You're come to time and you have to take action. 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The event commemorates the gift of more than 3,000 cherry trees from Japan in 1912, marking the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan. Today's parade spanning 10 blocks along Constitution Avenue. Giant and colorful helium balloons decorating the sky. The elaborate floats. The music. Marching bands from across the country. And dancers delighting the crowd. Cherry Blossom queens waving from their floats. It's a beautiful spring day here in Washington. Our own Hannah Bata and Sophie Flay were there too, co-hosting the telecast. Later enjoying a ride and a vintage Mustang convertible along the parade route. Hi, we've had a total blast here in Washington, D.C. at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. As you can see, the weather's sunny, warm, bright, but the people here were even warmer. More than 4,000 participants, 10 floats, 12 marching bands, all here on Constitution Avenue. It was a beautiful day. We gotta come back. Looks like fun. I'm with Johnson in New York. 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