. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good morning, everyone. i'm kendis gibson. >> i'm reena ninan. let's get right to our top story this morning. the severe weather in the south. >> more than half a dozen people were injured one critically by a tornado in the tulsa area last night. at least one home was destroyed in eastern oklahoma and others damaged and the roof ripped off a church. >> the storms are causing problems for much of the south. more than 3.5 inches of rain in little rock marked the wettest day since the 1800s. all of it on the move right now. with more, here's abc's phil men . >> i hope people are taking cover. a man and his son running for cover in a hailstorm northeast of wichita. streets submerged in little rock. flash flood warnings, as these huge metal dumpsters float away. quarter-sized hail pounding morgan county, illinois. all part of a massive storm system that brought blinding snow to the rockies. authorities searching for a utah father, missing since he left to get help for his family when their vehicle got stuck. in c

. >>> from abc news, this is "world news now." . >> good morning, everybody. gibson. >> and i'm reena ninan. >> the world is really grieving all that took place just about 24 hours ago. want to show you a live picture right now of the empire state building. you'll note it is noticeably dark. they turned the lights off overnight in memory of the victims in belgium. >> and the president has announced that the white house, federal buildings, even military posts will all fly the flag at half-staff until saturday night to honor the victims. >> so many people remembering the victims over there. we want to get to the latest coming out right now because the day after the terror attacks, the city is on edge as authors hunt for those responsible for the chaos. the death toll from the attacks now up to at least 31. at least 250 people injured. >> brussels airport remains closed. the city's transit system has limited service today. molly hunter is in the belgian capital this morning. >> reporter: on going raids continue across the european the manhunt for this man who aut

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good friday morning, everyone. >> i'm kendis gibson. >> i'm reena ninan. let's begin with the race for president and a seemingly concerted effort to stand in the way of donald trump. >> stopping the republican front-runner's progress was the subject of a three-hour long behind closed doors meeting of conservatives yesterday in washington, d.c. also on the agenda, the possibility of a third party presidential challenge. decisions will be made by anti-trump forces over the next few days about how to best use resources. >> trump also under fire for some of his comments earlier this week. abc's jonathan karl has more. >> reporter: donald trump was denounced by republican leaders in washington and ohio for predicting riots if he loses the nomination this summer at the convention in cleveland. >> nobody should say such things in my opinion because to even address or hint to violence is unacceptable. >> and ohio governor john kasich who is both running against trump and hosting this summer's you convention told abc news, trump's talk i

wnnfans.com. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. >>> ena ninan. >> and i'm kendis gibson. happening this thursday morning on "world news now," about face. donald trump taking back his controversial comments on abortion after sparking outrage on both sides of the hot button issue. trump initially said women who had abortions should be punished if it were outlawed. full detail, ahead. >>> storms spawned a tornado in the tulsa area. more than half a dozen people were injured. buildings were damaged or destroyed and thousands are without power. >>> hundreds of people protested in minneapolis after the announcement that two white police officers had been cleared of criminal charges in the shooting death of a black man. the prosecutor said the officers feared for their lives when they killed jamar clark. >>> and three first graders in alaska have been suspended after police say they plotted to kill a classmate. the girls apparently planned to use silica gel packets which they thought to be poisonous. those are some of our top stories on this t

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." i'm kendis gibson. >> i'm reena ninan. >> we begin with the intense manhunt for the surviving terrorists behind the horrific attacks in belgium. >> yeah, overnight six people were arrested in brussels and police are still looking for at least two men believed to be on the loose. abc's aaron katersky has the latest right now from brussels. aaron, good morning. what do you know? >> reporter: kendis, reena, good morning to you. today, secretary of state john kerry arrives here in brussels. he'll bring offers of american assistance, the condolences of the american people for the more than 30 people killed in the attacks and u.s. information about at least some of the suspects. anti-terrorism police raided new locations in the brussels neighborhood where the attackers made their bombs. six were detained, though they're still hunting for this man in light colored clothing and a hat seen in an airport surveillance image moments before the explosions. the u.s. has identified him and said his

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good monday morning, everyone. i'm kendis gibson. >> i'm lauren lyster. we begin with the big news. president obama in cuba. upon his arrival in havana he was greet bid top cuban officials. cuban president raul castro was not among them. >> mr. obama and castro will he meet today, however and the honor tonight at a formal state dinner. abc's arlet saenz is in havana. good morning. >> reporter: president obama stepped into the history books becoming the first american president to set foot on cuban soil in nearly nine decades. air force one landed in havana for the first time carrying the president of the united states. the last president to visit cuba arrived on a battleship. >> back in 1928, president coolidge came on a battle ship. it took him three days to get here. it only took me three hours. >> reporter: president obama strolled through the rainy streets of old havana, prompting cheers from cubans lining the roads. the president's three-day visit comes 15 months after the u.s. restored diplomatic relations wi

that's next on "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our abc stationsgators dig deep into how the brussels terror attacks were coordinated, a new turn in the latest deadly case at home. >> apple is refusing to help the government as it tries to unlock a terrorist iphone, as you know. only now the government says they might not need the help after all. here's abc's neal karlinksky. >> reporter: the hunt is on to dissect every moment of these three possible terror suspects' lives, a search that will run straight through their cell phones as law enforcement struggles to uncover their digital footprints. investigators faced the same challenge last year in paris. there uncovering a huge stash of disposable cell phones, many activated only one day before the attacks. and back here in the u.s., investigators continue to struggle to unravel the iphone used by san bernardino shooter syed farook. in a bold about-face, the justice department says it may not need apple at all. putting the brakes on the landmark court battle in the 11th hour. and telling a judge an

stay with us for abc's world news tonight.... up next. we'll see you back here in 30-minutes for action news... live at 6. until then.. thanks for watching and have a >>> breaking news tonight. the results coming in right now. as we come on the air in the west, who is winning where? what the voters are saying. what's driving them at the polls? and can donald trump be stopped? the high stakes battle across a dozen states. >>> trump and his 11th hour pitch. >> i can do practically anything. >> marco rubio and ted cruz, battling to take trump down. >> donald trump will be an embarrassment to america. >> donald trump could be a disaster. >>> and hillary clinton tonight, and her pivot to the national race. how she would take on trump and the republicans. >> they're now running their campaigns based on insults. >>> long lines at this hour. will there be record-setting turnout? and could voters be sending trump and clinton on a possible collision course this november? abc's powerhouse political team on it all. it's your voice, your vote. "world n

abc world news next on channel 6, "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams and ducis rogers. now for jim gardner and meteorologist, cecily tynan, adam joseph, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team. i'm rick williams have a nice evening we hope you'll join us tonight at 11:00. go nova. >>> breaking news tonight. the terror attack s and what u.. authorities have now discovered. they believe they know who that mystery man is. tonight, investigators say two of the suicide bombers, two brothers, had nuclear ambitions. ten hours of their own surveillance, now discovered. what they were recording. and the basketball player from the u.s., the image from the airport sceeen around the world. tonight, our interview right here. the young father talking about his little girls back in michigan. >>> the race for the white house. this donald trump tweet putting an image of ted cruz's wife next to melania trump. late today, ted cruz lashing out. >> donald, you're a sniveling coward and leave heidi the hell alone. >>> severe weather hitting right now. the ha

. >> abc world news is next. for updates in between our news casts >>> we have several breaking stories this monday night. the race for the white house. michael bloomberg says he will not run because it may help donald trump win. trump, and his message for ted cruz. and hillary clinton, what she just asked of bernie sanders. >>> and a major victory for erin andrews. the $55 million verdict. after suing her stalker and a major hotel. >>> deadly storms tonight,

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is is "world news now." >> oh, good morning. i'm kendis gibson. >> i'm reena ninan. let's get started this half hour with the breaking news from the korean peninsula. north korea lashing out this morning. >> the communist country firing at least six short range missiles from a town along its east coast an official in south korea says those missiles flew up to 90 miles into the sea of japan. >> apparently the missiles were fired just hours after the u.n. security council approved the toughest sanctions against north korea in two decades. those new sanctions in response to the north's recent nuclear test and a long range rocket launch. the state department says it's monitoring the situation. >>> mouth to politics and donald trump releasing details of his health care plan after a runaway victory on super tuesday. >> trump and hillary clinton remerged as virtually uncatchable. but thei down and the gop establishment is scrambling 0 block trump before he clinches the nomination. it's your voice, your vote. abc's stephanie ramos has t

abc world news tonight is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us at 11:00. katie: the u.s. has added 14 million new jobs since the great recession - a good start. but too many families see the special interests gaining the upper hand in washington, while paychecks don't go far enough. if you work hard, your paycheck should show it; you earned social security - it should be there when you retire. and you shouldn't have to go broke to afford college. i'm katie mcginty and i approve this message because it's your turn. >>> tonight, the assault at a trump event. new images of a trump supporter going after a protester. the punch caught on video. and what that trump supporter said right afterward about what he'll do next. as ted cruz, marco rubio and john kasich prepare to take on trump tonight. >>> breaking news. the deadly storms hitting right now. the flooding no

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stay tuned for abc world news coming up next. >> we're coming back after tonight's >>> welcome to "world news tonight." security jitters around the world this holiday weekend. police on high alert from st. patrick's in new york to st. peter's in rome. >> it's really scary. because you don't know when it's going happen. >> the terror dragnet widening did they finally catch the attacker who slipped away? >>> breaking news, the medical chopper returning from a rescue mission crashing in the woods. everyone onboard killed. >>> decision day for the democrats. the results just coming in and the republicans in a war of words over women. donald trump not backing down. >>> a pilot under arrest just as

>> this is abc world news tonight. joining us on this sunday i'm tom yamas. we twin with a potential do or die show down tuesday. and donald trump at a battle at his rallies. chaos erupting on saturday night. police using pepper spray on demonstrators. trump accusing bernie sanders of sending protesters to his event. john kasich out front with 39% followed by trump and cruz. senator rubio urging his supporters to back kasich. all the candidates talking about what is happening inside and outside of trump rallies. david wright starts us off. >> reporter: forget occupy wall street, these days it's more like occupy donald trump. >> get them out of here. get them out. send them back to bernie. send them back. >> reporter: the latest example today in bloomington, illinois. >> it was totally organized troublemakers. you know the truth is, they are disrupters. they are really disrupters. they are not protesters, they are disrupters. >> reporter: last night police in kansas city used forces for crowd control and when that didn't work, they used pepper spray. >> i just

stay tuned for abc world news, that's coming up next. >> we are coming back at 11:00. >>> welcome to "world news tonight." on alert. faith and fear around the globe this easter. police patrolling outside sunday services from new york to rome. the attack on terrorism tonight, coming from pope francis himself. >>> in the heart of brussels, riot police clash with right wing protesters. tonight, the manhunt for the attackers growing. >>> donald trump's controversial comments about safety here at home. the front-runner and ted cruz blasting away at each other, as bernie sanders scores a clean sweep over hillary clinton. >>> it looks like snow.

. >>> then, abc "world news tonight" anchor david muir on the shocking epidemic that could be headed to your hometown. >>> and letterman's legendary bandleader paul shaffer is making the ladies face the music. >>> it all starts now on "the view" with whoopi, michelle

now here's a look at what is ahead on abc world news. >> faith and fear around the globe this easter. police patrolling outside sunday services from new york to rome, donald trump's controversial comments about safety here at home and the explosion in a new house that no one saw coming. >> the cdc have known all along there was this -- >> robert deniro is pulling an antivaccine documentary from the tribeca film festival. the film examines the link between vaccines and autism. deniro said after careful review he does not believe the documentary contributes to the discussion he hoped for. denoro is a cofounder of the film philosophy and has a child with autism. the film says, quote, tribeca's action will not succeed in denying the world access to the truth behind the film "vaced." >> the powerful of social media turned an oklahoma grand dad into a celebrity. kenny paw paw harmon's new found fame thanks to a tweet that went viral. his granddaughter tweet his grandchildren were no-shows for a dinner he made. >> the fame is coming to me from almost everybody is their grandparents, their gr

. >>> from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good morning, everyone. we've made it to monday. i'm kendis gibson. >> and i'm reena ninan. we're going to begin with the deadly easter suicide attack in pakistan in a park in the city of lahore. it was crowded with christians celebrating the holidays. >> a pakistani faction of the taliban has claimed responsibility. this morning at least 65 people are dead in this attack, many of them we're told children. more than 300 others were injured. schools and businesses in the city are closed today as investigators begin their work. >> we are very, very sad and feeling so upset because it's a day of our worship. as the a day of our believe festival and they have attacked on the innocent people. >> officials have no knowledge of a specific threat against the park before the attack. many of the wounded are in critical condition. so citizens there are being asked to donate blood. >>> now to brussels where the structure of the airport that was damaged in last week's bombing has been declared stable. the airport isn't expected to reopen before

abc world news tonight with david muir is next. d "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, the new backlash after donald trump warns of riots at the convention if he's blocked by the republican party. leaders now calling his words unacceptable. >>> breaking now. the new video. the young american captured, accused of fighting for isis. you will hear his explanation, right here. now saying it was a bad decision. >>> lead in the water. the grilling on capitol hill. our reporter, tracking down authorities. why didn't they act sooner? and the new report that this is far beyond flyint. locations in 4 the states? >>> the tearful plea. the young american sobbing, begging to be free. now we see the alleged prank in north career ya that landed him 15 years in hard labor.

abc world news tonight is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brianf, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and then please join us at 11:00 here on channel 6. the action news troubleshooters are getting results and once again tackling a case that serves as a good lesson ahead of swim season. >> reporter: before you join a swim club we have a warning, this viewer has been waiting 12 years to get back hundreds of dollars her former swim club owes her. >> and every year they tell me i'm this number on the list. >> plus another incorrect medical bill. >>> for cecily tynan and ducis rogers i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. your daughter wants to stay organic. your husband wants to stay free from artificial ingredients. you want to stay free from artificial preservatives. and your debit card wants to stay on a diet. fill your cart with small victories like giant's nature's promise brand. great prices on over 800 items. eat well for less. only at my giant. >>> breaking news tonight. the first major clues coming in

abc world news is next on channel 6, and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff,harrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 on channel 6. for cecily tynan, jaime apody, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> breaking news tonight. the exit polls coming in right now. what the voters are revealing already. will donald trump essentially seal the deal? >> this is the place i want to win. this is the place. >> his rivals looking to stop him tonight. all eyes on john kasich and his home state of ohio. and hillary clinton. can she finally put it away? or, another sanders surprise tonight? clinton tells us she's optimistic. >> but not confident? that's a word a lot of your supporters might want to hear you say. >> okay, i'm confident. >> our team standing by on it all. >>> also tonight, the severe weather hitting right now in several of the states voting. now images of the tornadoes in ohio. where the storms track next. and dangerous driving for millions in the ea

. >>> abc world news tonight is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers and then join us for a special health report here at 11:00 on choice. >> reporter: i'm health reporter, ali gorman, alzheimer's disease is expected to become an epidemic in the next decade and we may be closer to finding a way to prevent it. >> i'll explain a new local study and how it could help millions of people tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >> for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire news team. we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. so how old is the second most famous groundhog in pennsylvania? i don't have enough fingers ben! ok gus, make a wish! that was some blowout. thanks, so are these! wow, the new blowout instant games from the pennsylvania lottery, with over $225 million in prizes. did someone say blowout?! keep on scratchin'! >>> breaking news tonight. is one of the candidates about to drop out? after donald trump's string of victories, tonight, trump's promise. >> i'm a unifier. i know peop

franklin square, abc world news with dave muir is coming up. and "action news" continues tonight at 10:00 on phl 17 and join us for "action news" here at 11:00 on channel 6. for cecily tynan, jaime apody, and ducis rogers, and the entire "action news" team. i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. a little child with big dreams. dwight evans. first a community activist. a legislator at 25. always looking out for us. he worked to create a thriving commercial district. and he's brought new grocery stores to underserved areas. dwight evans is committed to revitalizing neighborhoods in all of philadelphia. he'll be a block by block congressman for us. i'm dwight evans and i'm proud to approve this message. >>> tonight, donald trump's campaign manager now charged with battery. the video in question right here, as donald trump now fires back. our reporter takes you through the moments. >>> new reporting tonight on the hijacking, the images, going through security. the passenger later threatening he had a suicide vest. americans among those onb

. >>> from abc news, this is world news now. >> good morning on this monday. >> we're going to start the other side of the world with the worldwide scourge of terrorism. new developments from pakistan all the way to eastern europe. >> there's a new responsibility that shattered and easter celebration, new arrests in last week's attacks. richard has the details. >> reporter: the easter sunday of the holy and the hateful as pope francis preached a sermon against terrorism a pakistan group claimed responsibility forring a set bomb against people celebrating the most joyful celebration in their religion. this was a special time for justin and stephanie schulz, the young couple killed to test their faith. >> stephanie had a very strong belief in god and stephanie's in heaven. >> reporter: in brussels, police in riot gear used sound grenades and riot gear to those dedicated and protesters angry. >> if you don't want to live like us, go. >> reporter: as the bombing manhunt continues, the bombing terrorists and brussels nine detain in more than a dozen r d raids. still a mystery, who was the

those are some of our top stories on this friday, march 18th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "worldith that explosive hearing on capitol hill over the water crisis in flint, lead in the water there. >> the michigan governor repeatedly apologized, but rick snyder testified that he was repeatedly told the problem wasn't severe. abc's mary bruce reports from the hearing. >> you need to take some responsibility because you screwed up. >> reporter: the blame game erupting on capitol hill. >> what does accountability look like for you? >> reporter: democrats laying into michigan governor rick snyder over the water crisis in flint. >> you were completely missing in action. that's not leadership. do you think? >> i was not missing in action, congressman. >> reporter: the governor acknowledging mistakes. >> i should have asked tougher questions. i should have done more. >> reporter: but for many, that's not enough. >> and there you are, dripping with guilt, but drawing your paycheck. >> do i think the system failed? yes. >> reporter: republicans blaming epa administrator gina mccarthy for be

bob, martha. >> thank. >>> thank you for watching channel 9 eyewitness news at 6:00. >> abc's world news tonight with and can for updates in between >>> several breaking stories this monday night. on the eve of the make or break showdown, donald trump now defending himself tonight. after the fights and after the scare onstage. >> this is a love fest. >> and this question tonight. could the republican nomination be nearly wrapped up tomorrow? plus, sarah palin, and the emergency. and hillary clinton and former president bush. what led to this moment? >>> the young officer ambushed, shot and killed. tonight, the suspect who allegedly started it all. police say his brothers recording the whole thing. and was it a fellow officer who fired the fatal shot by mistake?

those are some of our top stories on this friday, march 25th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "worldg, everyone. we begin this half hour with the new raids in belgium as police try to get to the bottom of the deadly terror attacks. >> six people were detained in brussels last night and they may face charges this morning. authorities say they now know the identity of the third airport bomber. and they've uncovered evidence of a possible nuclear plot. abc's alex marquardt is there with details. >> reporter: chilling new evidence that the terrorists who unleashed chaos in brussels may have been plotting an even more sinister attack. security sources now revealing that brothers khalid and ibrahim el bakraoui had been spying on a top belgian nuclear scientist, using a hidden camera to film him as he went in and out of his home. ten hours of video discovered. their goal unclear, but western officials have long feared isis might try to build a dirty bomb. two of belgium's nuclear sites had been partially evacuated after tuesday's deadly attacks. both brothers, suicide bombers that day. ibra

. >>> abc world news with david muir is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, shack, and adam joseph. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. i do everything on the internet. but it's kind of slow. my friends said i should get fios because it's the fastest... i just downloaded 600 photos in 60 seconds. that's seriously better. (man) we're out of 2%. i wonder what else could be better around here? (man) i heard that. now get our best offer ever. super fast 100 meg internet, plus tv & phone for just $69.99 a month online with no annual contract. 100 meg speeds at a price this good? fios can do that. cable just can't. switch to better. switch to fios >>> tonight, donald trump under attack. the republican revolt under way. mitt romney taking aim with a blistering new attack on trump. >> donald trump is a phony. a fraud. >> trump tonight, firing back. >> mitt, drop to your knees. > >>>. >> an

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good morning, everyone. we're going to start this half hour with president obama in cuba. he has a jam packed schedule today including a meeting, of course, with cuban leader raul castro and a state dinner mr. obama will meet with cuban dissidents while in havana and take in a baseball game tomorrow behind the cuban national team abc's david muir is in havana. >> reporter: this moment 88 years in the making once unthinkable. the first family in canada. air force landing here in havana. a much different arrival from 88 years ago, president calvin coolidge sailing into havana on a battle ship. it was 1928 clearing crowds welcoming president coolidge. a reporter writing for the "new york times" back then saying his face was full of smiles. the streets then the streets now with cuban and american flags. and president obama seen smiling, too. and the president sent a letter to cuba just this past week. one of the first direct letters to arrive here in decades. the president writing to a cuban woman ileana yarza w

abc world news tonight with david muir is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> breaking news tonight. we're on the scene. a deadly shooting at a greyhound bus station late today. several people shot, a state trooper among them. >>> also breaking, the severe weather hitting right now. tornadoes touching down already. the pounding hail, blinding rain. that whole system moving east. >>> the firestorm growing tonight after what donald trump said about abortion, women and punishment. and tonight, trump's surprise meeting in washington with the head of the republican party. >>> the reserve deputy who said he used his gun by accident, that he thought it was his taser. tonight, the new video here, and what it might reveal. >>> the horrific moment. the massive collapse. the overpass crashing down on drivers and people below. the urgent rescue effort. >>> and made in america is back tonigh

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switch gears. >>> hulk hogan speaking on camera exclusively to abc news. >> and sarah palin returning to reality tv. that's next on "world, we're switching gears. >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our ♪ skinny, so skinny >>> so we begin with hulk hogan speaking out in an abc news exclusive interview. >> hogan, whose real name is terry bollea, was just awarded $140 million in his lawsuit against gawker. sobbing as the verdict was read and not ready to talk to media until knew. >> hogan sat down with abc's linzie janis and talked about what was like to deal with his adversaries and how it felt to be vindicated in court. >> i felt like i had like this monster on my shoulders no matter where i went, what are they thinking of me. this overwhelming thing that made me cower. when they read the verdict, it was so overwhelming when i knew that we had won and people believed me. it was just -- gosh, it was a moment. it was a moment. >> in the meantime, gawker publisher nick denton is also speaking out in a scathing review of the trial proceedings claiming it went "wildly off the rails." >> dentdon also says

. >>> abc world news to want if you're doing everything right but find it harder and harder to get by, you're not alone. while our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1%. my plan -- make wall street banks and the ultrarich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wages for working people, ensure equal pay for women. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message because together, we can make a political revolution and create an economy and democracy that works for all >>> breaking news tonight in the race for the white house. the new poll numbers just in from ohio and florida. what donald trump just said. if he wins ohio and florida next, his prediction -- going for a knockout. and the sanders surprise. what happened to hillary clinton in michigan? and get ready. how does clinton take on sanders tonight? zwri also breaking, the severe storms hitting right now. churn rescued. homes under water. from the gulf, all the way up to the northeast, where it's coming next. >>> and the scene tonight, a major gas explosion rocking an american city. bu

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good monday morning, everyone. we're going to start this half hour with the race for the president. the candidates from both parties will be able to go all over the map today seeking last-minute support ahead of tomorrow's voting. >> there are democratic and republican primaries tomorrow in five states. florida, north carolina, ohio, illinois and missouri. on the republican side, the winner takes all the available delegates in both florida and ohio. >> front-runner donald trump holds rallies today in north carolina, florida and ohio. at an event last night in florida, trump accused marco rubio of being the state's absentee senator. earlier trump offered his own interpretation of those interrupting his events. >> it was totally organized, troublemakers. troublemakers. you know, the truth is, they're disruptors. they're really disruptors. they're not protesters. they're disruptors. >> saturday in kansas city, police used pepper spray and horses to control crowds outside a trump event. and trump was forced to cancel a

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the lessons she's sharing on this friday, march 11th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world newsbson. >> and i'm reena ninan. we're actually going to begin with the latest republican debate marked by a drastic shift in tone. boy, it was interesting. >> who were those masked men on the stage there? somebody put a xanax in their water. the candidates faced off in miami last night, but this time, get this, they stuck to the issues and refrained from personal insults. with the next round of make or break primaries just days away, of course, even donald trump was uncharacteristically low key. we get more now from abc's kenneth moton. >> reporter: republican front-runner donald trump took the stage with a double digit lead in florida. trump was asked to explain his wednesday statement, quote, i think islam hates us. >> did you mean all 1.6 billion muslims? >> i mean a lot of them. i mean a lot of them. there is tremendous hate. where large portions of a group of people, islam, large portions want to use very, very harsh means. >> reporter: the candidates took on the issues, including h

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. >>> abc world news sunday is next on channel six. miss "action news" at ten on phl17 tonight. then we are back here again on six abc at 11:00. >>> now for melissa magee, jeff skversky, jamie a poddy, and sarah bloomquist, i'm walter per helps. we will see you right back here at 11:00 o'clock. >> ♪ >>> welcome to "world news tonight." on alert. faith and fear around the globe this easter. police patrolling outside sunday services from new york to rome. the attack on terrorism tonight, coming from pope francis himself. >>> in the heart of brussels, riot police clash with right wing protesters. tonight, the manhunt for the attackers growing. >>> donald trump's controversial comments about safety here at home. the front-runner and ted cruz blasting away at each other, as bernie sanders scores a clean sweep over hillary clinton. >>> it looks like snow. but that's actually hail in florida. extreme weather this holiday weekend. rob marciano standing by. >>> the explosion no one saw coming. a home leveled just one week after new owners got th

that's in "the skinny" on this thursday, march 3rd. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world newsa good movie. good morning to you on this friday eve. thursday morning. i'm kendis gibson. >> and i'm reena ninan. we're going to begin with the battle to take down donald trump. gop leaders uniting to break the winning streak after a super tuesday blowout. >> trump has released some details of his health care plan ahead of tonight's debate. it's mostly in line with the republican philosophy. but today, former gop nominee mitt romney is leading the charge against trump. abc's tom llamas has the latest from the campaign trail. >> reporter: the candidate dividing the republican party as never before, now pledging to bring it together. >> i'm a unifier. i know people are going to find that a little bit hard to believe. but believe me, i am a unifier. once we get all of this finished, i'm going to go after one person. that's hillary clinton. >> reporter: but if donald trump expects the gop to fall in line, he's got another thing coming. >> usually when you're the front-runner everyone is s

. >> [laughter] >> abc's "world news tonight" with david muir is next on channel6. ews" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgers then please join us for "action news at 11:00 here on channel6. for cecily tynan, ducis rodgers, jaime apody and the entire "action news" tomorrow, i'm jim gardner. we hope -- stop that -- we hope you'll join us at 11 o'clock. >> ♪ >>> we have several breaking stories this monday night. the race for the white house. michael bloomberg says he will not run because it may help donald trump win. trump, and his message for ted cruz. and hillary clinton, what she just asked of bernie sanders. >>> and a major victory for erin andrews. the $55 million verdict. after suing her stalker and a major hotel. >>> deadly storms tonight, powerful winds, flash floods, and lightning strikes. and the system moving from the south to the east. >>> one of the most famous

. >>> abc's world news sunday is next on channel six. >> don't miss "action news" at ten on phl17 tonight. then we are right back here on six abc at 11:00 o'clock. >>> now for melissa magee, jeff skversky and walter perez and the entire "action news" team, i'm sarah bloomquist. we will see you right back here at 11:00 o'clock. >> ♪ >>> tonight, a special edition of "world news tonight." remembering nancy reagan. the former first lady, passing away at her home. for president ronald reagan, she was his best supporter. redefining the role of the first lady. her legacy as a powerful force behind the white house. tonight, our team on a first lady who will be remembered. a special edition of "world news tonight" begins now. >> good evening. great to be with you on a sunday night. we begin with a nation remembering a first lady, nancy reagan. dying today in california. she will have a lasting legacy, fiercely loyal to her husband, even during press conferences, known to help her husband with his words. in her later words, after the death of her husband, saying her last good-bye before he was lai

. >>> abc's "world news tonight" with david muir is next on channel six. n news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgers and please join us for "action news at 11:00 here on channel six. for cecily tynan adam joseph ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >> ♪ this price can't be right... that's the right price! it's that low. what other things on this list "can't be right?" looks like a list full of "can't be right's." seriously? at giant, prices are down. savings are up. my giant. is so wholesome... and it doesn't take the whole paycheck. giant's exclusive nature's promise. eat well for less. my giant. ncy reag >>> breaking news this friday night. the new fights breaking out at a trump rally. both outside, and inside. the clashes captured on video. >> get them out of here. >> the new security concerns after the assault earlier this week. as trump's republican rivals mount a last-ditch effort to stop him tuesday night. >>> celebra

. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good monday morning, everyone. we're going to start this half hour with some ugly scenes that played out over the weekend in the aftermath of the terror attacks in brussels. the peaceful square where last week's victims were being honored, the scene of a loud demonstration by far right extremists. >> they blame muslims for the attack. abc's aaron katersky has the latest. >> the chaos broke out early in brussels when nationalist protests descended on the square where belgians have been victims of the attacks. demonstrators tried to change the tone chanting against immigrants and muslims and giving nazi i salutes. police fired water cannons to clear them from the plaza. the protests briefly interrupted the serenity of easter a respite from what the archbishop called the use less suffering caused by terrorism. pope francis denounced violence he called blind and brutal saying peace would triumph over evil. elsewhere in italy, police arrested a man accused of supplying the brussels attackers with fake documents while be