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ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+

Today, ABC News announced 72+ hours of comprehensive coverage of the 2024 election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with special programming on ABC; ABC News Live, the 24/7 streaming news channel available on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV and other platforms; and ABC News Digital properties, including the ABC News app. Streaming coverage begins Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 a.m. EST, and network coverage kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. EST. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead the network’s coverage. He will be joined by ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including ABC News Live “Prime” and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, senior national correspondent Terry Moran and Washington, D.C., bureau chi

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September 30, 2024

ABC News Announces Primetime Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election and the Vice Presidential Candidates With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, Oct. 1, From 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. EDT

Today, ABC News announced coverage of the 2024 election and the vice presidential candidates with special programming on ABC, the 24/7 streaming news network ABC News Live, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV, and other platforms on Tuesday, Oct. 1, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. EDT. ABC network coverage will kick off with a one-hour linear and streaming special report, “Race for the White House,” beginning at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Immediately following ABC News’ presentation of the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate simulcast at 9:00 p.m. EDT, the network and streaming channel will provide a post-debate program with reporting on and analysis of the vice presidential candidates, issues, and the state of the race. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir leads the network’s coverage with ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chie

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September 27, 2024

The Walt Disney Company Earns 20 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

Collectively, The Walt Disney Company has won 20 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards across content brands and studios ABC News, Disney+, Hulu, Marvel Studios and National Geographic. Following ABC News’ banner year of award nominations, “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” earned two Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Live News Program for the second year in a row; ABC News Studios earned four Emmys, their first-ever for “On the Brink,” “Black in Vegas,” “Grand Knighthawk” and “Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial.” Additionally, “IMPACT x Nightline” secured its first-ever Emmy Award for “On the Brink,” and “20/20” won two Emmys for longform projects, “It Happened Here: A Year in Uvalde” and “Our Barbara.” ABC News Live earned their first-ever Emmy Award for “Israeli Leader Speaks Out.” After National Geographic set its own record earning the most nominations ever for the brand, it secured a total of 10 wins, including its most-nominated series, “Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller,” which won

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September 24, 2024

Queen Rania Discusses the International Reaction to the War in Gaza, Humanitarian Crisis Palestinians Are Facing, Current State of the Occupied West Bank, Regional Escalations in Lebanon and the Way Forward

“ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis sits down with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan in a one-on-one interview. In the interview, Queen Rania discusses the international reaction to the war in Gaza; the humanitarian crisis Palestinians are facing, including hunger and disease; the current state of the occupied West Bank, where there have been increased Israeli attacks; regional escalations in Lebanon; and how to move forward through peace. First look at the interview HERE. *Outlets must credit ABC News/”ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis.” The interview streams on ABC News Live and Hulu tonight, Sept. 24 (7:00 p.m. EDT). *COPYRIGHT ©2024 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of ABC News. Images are distributed to the press in order to publicize current programming. Any other u

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September 13, 2024

ABC News Announces New Four-Part Series Investigating Global Fight To Protect the Planet’s Most Threatened Ecosystems

ABC News Live, the 24/7 streaming news channel, is partnering with Global Conservation, the only international nonprofit organization focused on the direct protection of endangered national parks and Indigenous territories in developing countries, to present “Last Lands,” a gripping new series spotlighting the global fight to protect our planet’s most threatened ecosystems. Hosted by award-winning ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, the series will premiere on Sept. 16, streaming on ABC News Live. ABC News Live is available on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV, and other platforms. The series showcases the vital work being done by Global Conservation, national governments, and local communities to protect the world’s last intact tropical forests and sanctuaries for critically endangered wildlife. “This has been a month’s long, multi-continent eye-opening project led by Bob Woodruff,” said Seni Tienabeso, executive director of ABC News Live. “’Last Lands’ represents our

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September 9, 2024

ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Presidential Debate

Today, ABC News announced special coverage of “Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – ABC News Presidential Debate” that will air live on ABC, stream live on 24/7 streaming channel ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu and will be simulcast on additional broadcast and streaming news networks on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9:00 p.m. EDT. The debate, moderated by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, will be produced in partnership with the ABC Owned Television Station WPVI-TV/6ABC. The primetime pre- and post-debate special, “ABC News Presidential Debate – Race for the White House,” will be anchored by chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott featuring ABC News’ powerhouse political team including,

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September 4, 2024

ABC News Releases Debate Rules for 2024 Presidential Debate on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu

ABC News released today the debate rules for “Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – ABC News Presidential Debate” on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9:00 p.m. EDT, which will air live on ABC and stream live on the 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu, and is available for simulcast. The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center (525 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106). “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have qualified for the debate under the established criteria, and both have accepted the following debate rules, which include the following: The debate will be 90 minutes with two commercial breaks. The two seated moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, will be the only people asking questions. A coin flip was held virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to determine po

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August 16, 2024

ABC News Announces 2024 Presidential Debate on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu Will Take Place in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center

ABC News announced today the 2024 presidential debate will take place in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center (525 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106) on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9:00 p.m. EDT. “The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race for the White House” is being produced in conjunction with the ABC Owned Television Station WPVI-TV/6ABC and will air on ABC and stream on 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators. The primetime pre-debate special, “Race for the White House,” will be anchored by chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott and will premiere at 8:00 p.m. EDT. ABC News will soon announce debate simulcast and usage guidelines, as

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August 6, 2024

ABC News Studios Announces Primetime Special ‘Maui Rising: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,’ Commemorating the One-Year Anniversary of the Historic Lahaina Wildfires, Airing Aug. 9 at 8 P.M. Et on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

ABC News Studios announced today “MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,” a one-hour primetime special marking a year since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history tore through the picturesque town of Lahaina, Maui, leaving a community reeling and inspiring a new generation of organizers ready to stand up for change. Narrated by actor and Hawai’i resident Jason Scott Lee, the program highlights the strength, determination and resilience of the people of Lahaina and follows Native Hawaiian community leaders who see the tragedy as an opportunity to re-envision a new town based on ecological restoration, cultural repair, and ultimately a chance to build a stronger, more equitable and more sustainable future for all of Hawai’i. On Thursday, Aug. 8, ABC News’ reporting initiative “Maui Strong 808,” which has been dedicated to chronicling the impact of the crisis and relief efforts, will highlight its yearlong commitment with coverage across programs and platforms, culminating w

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July 22, 2024

ABC News’ Special Report ‘Biden Stands Down: The Race for the White House’ Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Special in All Key Target Demos — Total Viewers, Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49

ABC News* ABC News’ special “Biden Stands Down: The Race for The White House” (7:00-9:00 p.m.) ranked No. 1 among the broadcast network specials in Total Viewers (3.660 million), Adults 25-54 (672,000) and Adults 18-49 (472,000), based on Nielsen’s Live + Same Day Fast National program ratings. ABC led the CBS News special “Biden Exits Race” (3.444 million, 562,000 and 377,000, respectively, 7:00-8:00 p.m.) by 6% in Total Viewers, by 20% in Adults 25-54 and by 25% in Adults 18-49. ABC outperformed the NBC News special “President Biden Exits the 2024 Race” (2.306 million, 494,000 and 354,000, respectively, 7:00-9:00 p.m.) by double-digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+59%), Adults 25-54 (+36%) and Adults 18-49 (+33%). Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast National Live + Same Day Program Ratings, 7/21/24. Averages include Out of Home Viewing. *COPYRIGHT ©2024 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are n

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ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+

ABC News Announces Primetime Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election and the Vice Presidential Candidates With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, Oct. 1, From 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. EDT

The Walt Disney Company Earns 20 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

Queen Rania Discusses the International Reaction to the War in Gaza, Humanitarian Crisis Palestinians Are Facing, Current State of the Occupied West Bank, Regional Escalations in Lebanon and the Way Forward

ABC News Announces New Four-Part Series Investigating Global Fight To Protect the Planet’s Most Threatened Ecosystems

ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Presidential Debate

ABC News Releases Debate Rules for 2024 Presidential Debate on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu

ABC News Announces 2024 Presidential Debate on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu Will Take Place in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center

ABC News Studios Announces Primetime Special ‘Maui Rising: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,’ Commemorating the One-Year Anniversary of the Historic Lahaina Wildfires, Airing Aug. 9 at 8 P.M. Et on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

ABC News’ Special Report ‘Biden Stands Down: The Race for the White House’ Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Special in All Key Target Demos — Total Viewers, Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49

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