ABC World News Tonight Full Broadcast: Cornell Rape Case Calls, Russia Plague Death, New Threats
This full broadcast of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir covers the day's top stories. Aaron Katersky reports on newly obtained phone calls between Jane Doe and some of Cornell's fraternity members she accused of rape. The recorded calls, made three weeks after the alleged assault, come as outrage grows on campus. The report provides context on the case and the university's handling of the allegations. Elizabeth Schulze has details on the Russian lab worker who died from a suspected case of pneumonic plague linked to a research facility in Siberia. The mystery illness has triggered quarantines and raised concerns about the safety of pathogen research. Schulze explains what is known so far and the potential risks. Martha Raddatz reports on a new and different threat that prompted the Pentagon to take action. The broadcast also includes other major national and international news, delivering comprehensive coverage with expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting.