ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Aug. 8, 2026

A Postcard From Heaven Arrives [25:03]

• A man receives a postcard 26 years after it was sent from Denmark.
• The postcard, signed "M and D," was from his late parents.
• It was mailed in July 2000 but only recently postmarked in Los Angeles.

  "This was, to me, almost a postcard from heaven."

Stolen Picasso Recovered [24:38]

• A landlord in Milwaukee discovered a signed Picasso print while cleaning a vacant property.
• The artwork had been stolen from an art gallery eight years prior.
• Police are working to return the print to its rightful owner.

  "I started looking at it and go, oh my gosh, this is a treasure."

NFL Hall of Famer's Diagnosis [23:58]

• Roger Craig, a new member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.
• He believes the condition may be related to concussions sustained during his NFL career.
• Craig hopes sharing his story will encourage others to prioritize their health.

  "The changes were gradual. At first, they were easy to dismiss as normal aging. Over time, my family noticed it too."

Dangerous Weather Across the US [00:45]

• Severe storms are impacting the northeast, with flooding rains and ominous clouds over New York City.
• The west is experiencing triple-digit heat and red flag warnings due to wildfires burning across multiple states.
• Two firefighters were killed in Utah when their helicopter crashed while responding to a wildfire.

  "Tonight, millions in the northeast are bracing for another round of severe storms fueled by dangerous heat across the region."

Puerto Rico's Water Crisis [15:05]

• Puerto Rico is facing a severe drought and an aging infrastructure, leading to a water crisis.
• The government has implemented water rationing, with tens of thousands lining up for water.
• July was the driest month on record for San Juan, with about 68% of the island under drought conditions.

  "Tonight, the growing water crisis in Puerto Rico, where extreme drought now forcing the Puerto Rican government to ration water in communities across the U.S. territory."

Manhunt for Murder and Arson Suspect [08:35]

• Police are searching for Thomas Ryan, 32, accused of killing his 70-year-old father and setting their upstate New York home on fire.
• Ryan is considered armed and dangerous, with the search extending into a third day and involving multiple agencies.
• Authorities believe the fire was set to cover up the murder.

  "Police say 32 year old Thomas Ryan is considered armed and dangerous."

Political Battles in Washington [11:25]

• The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, as the next attorney general.
• An appeals court has put a hold on Trump's large White House ballroom project, ruling that Congress should decide its fate.
• High-tech surveillance cameras are under scrutiny after dozens of police officers were accused of misusing the technology.

  "Tonight, America's top lawman is confirmed. Todd Blanche wants the president's personal defense lawyer narrowly winning a dead of night Senate vote to formally become the next attorney general."