ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Aug. 1, 2024

Mary Bruce has details on the release of American citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmesheva from Russia in a 24-prisoner exchange after painstaking negotiations, and Whit Johnson speaks with Whelan’s twin brother, David, about how the swap unfolded and what happens next; Maggie Rulli reports on Team USA’s day at the Paris Olympics, where gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky made history; Matt Rivers has new details on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, with sources confirming he was killed by an explosive smuggled to his room months ago as part of an Israeli plot; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
01:49 Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan freed in historic prisoner swap
09:02 Paul Whelan's twin brother opens up about his brother's wrongful detainment in Russia
12:17 Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky win for team USA at Paris Olympics
14:07 Trump doubles down on falsely questioning racial identity of VP Kamala Harris
16:10 Sources: Hamas leader killed by explosive device stashed in room months ago
17:32 Sharp stock market drop fueled by weak employment, manufacturing, construction data
18:01 Ammonia leak in Virginia sends dozens to the hospital
18:24 170 million Americans under heat alerts from coast to coast
18:47 Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles make history at Paris Olympics

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[north]

Anymore Americans go to Russia should be at their own risk!

[YosepheYehdego-cczw]

Well come to the family. God bless 🙌 your country America 🌎 🇺🇸. Amen.

[adaaponteperez]

I also want to say that I am happy that all those detained are home.

[kojakcountrylifestyle]

Big shout out to my friends in the great country the United States, one love from Jamaica 🇯🇲. I like to watch ABC news. ❤

[vjqxzyb]

So happy for the Americans who got to come home from the prisoner swap. ❤

[leeevans]

Thank God for their safe return home !❤❤❤❤

[marvwatkins]

The moral of the story: do not visit Russia unless you are a diolomat. Russian authorities are beneath contempt and all the world should know this

[keishaharris]

I literally have tears of joy in my eyes. I'm so glad that they're home. ❤

[GinniMing-bhbb]

It’s about time Mr. Whelan got to come home. 6 years in a Russian prison has to be the worst and equal to the prison in North Korea.

[reganung]

Thanks God ! We are glad to hear that . I'm very emotional . Because of too happy . And finally God answer our prayers . ❤❤❤👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[alrightyru]

If any Russian citizens feel like going back to visit, please don't!! Your name will be on a list & you WILL be arrested / detained. Do not take the chance!

[jenniferl.snider-gartin]

I want to thank that one prisoner s twin brother, ..he actually explained the whole process these people go through!!!

[sweettoothcraves]

How did the Americans get kidnapped in the first place? Why are we swapping citizens for prisoners?? Why are Americans in other countries that is our enemy??? I’m so confused 🫤

[SingleNSolo]

Welcome home! We missed you and didn't give up!

[michaelrs]

The Russians, like most people in that part of the world, do not care if their prisoners languish in prisons overseas. But we do. That's why the deals are always so lopsided; Trading real and dangerous criminals for normal American people.

[Roberta-swhz]

Why would Putin do this? What did we give up?

[rosemcgowen]

Just be honest! The American people deserve honesty.

[l.glucid]

So, the Hamas leader was taken out by Iranians, who are tired of Hamas taking Iranian resources and being wasted in Qatar 🇶🇦 ... when ordinary Iranians lack resources at 🏡 home.

[francesjolly]

Would not trade place with a person that even typed a message. I would cry much more than I do. May God bless everyone that made the goodness happen.

[garybrisky]

Great work everyone!! Such a great day!!!