ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Aug. 12, 2026

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A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas, killing both crew members, just months after a similar incident at Fort Hood. Meanwhile, severe storms unleashed tornadoes and 100 mph winds across Indiana and Illinois, causing flash floods and widespread power outages, with rescuers saving families from submerged homes.

In a dramatic twist, a secret plan to protect President Trump involved smuggling him off Air Force One into a catering truck due to intelligence about an Iranian terror cell with a shoulder-fired missile in Turkey. Elsewhere, rescuers in Colombia found a woman alive 29 hours after a devastating earthquake, while a new report reveals ICE plans to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves for agents, sparking controversy amid a confrontation between an agent and a mother.

Short Highlights

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas, killing both crew members.
Severe storms, including tornadoes and 100 mph winds, caused widespread flooding and power outages in Indiana and Illinois.
A secret plan to protect President Trump involved him being smuggled off Air Force One into a catering truck due to an Iranian terror threat in Turkey.
Rescuers in Colombia found a woman alive 29 hours after a devastating earthquake.
ICE plans to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves for agents, amid a confrontation between an agent and a mother.
A record-breaking deal is in the works for the L.A. Lakers, with former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner reportedly buying the team for $12.5 billion.
A young tourist died after falling 177 feet while trying to take a photo at a waterfall in Oregon.

Key Details

U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Crash [0:17]

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas, south of Fort Hood.
The crash resulted in the helicopter erupting into flames and igniting a grass fire.
Authorities confirmed that the two crew members on board were killed.

Authorities say no survivors.

Severe Storms and Flooding [1:39]

Multiple tornadoes and straight-line winds up to 100 miles per hour impacted Indiana and Illinois.
Flash flooding left entire communities underwater, with water rescues underway.
Families were rescued from their homes, with water reaching collarbone height in some areas.

"In certain places, it was up to by collarbone up here."

Secret Plan to Protect President Trump [2:58]

A secret plan was devised to sneak President Trump off Air Force One and into a catering truck.
Intelligence indicated an Iranian terror cell had entered Turkey with a shoulder-fired missile.
The decision was made to protect Trump from a potential assassination attempt.

"Tonight we've learned there was intelligence that an Iranian terror cell had snuck into Turkey with a shoulder fired missile."

Earthquake Rescue in Colombia [4:17]

Rescuers discovered the face of a woman alive under the rubble 29 hours after a devastating earthquake in Cali, Colombia.
Dramatic video showed rescuers giving her water and carefully pulling her out.
The death toll had surged past 250, with hundreds still missing.

"Faith Abube in Colombia again tonight."

ICE Plans for Electric Shock Gloves [5:17]

A new report indicates ICE plans to spend $20 million on specialized gloves for agents that deliver electric shocks.
The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as de-escalation devices.
Another ICE confrontation is under scrutiny, involving an agent seen confronting a mother in her car with his weapon drawn.

"Give me your hands."

Potential Plea Deal for Alleged CEO Killer [6:33]

Prosecutors and lawyers for alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione are considering a federal plea deal.
Both sides are set for a conference to discuss a potential agreement.
Mangione is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

"Sources telling ABC News that prosecutors and lawyers for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione are considering a federal plea deal as soon as this week."

Record-Breaking LA Lakers Sale [7:30]

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are reportedly buying the L.A. Lakers for $12.5 billion.
This would be the most expensive sports franchise sale in history.
The team was sold to businessman Mark Walter less than a year ago, who is now reportedly under federal investigation for possible fraud.

"Tonight, the most expensive sports franchise sale in history."