After the unexpected death of Pope Francis, James Longman reveals what the Vatican has shared about the pontiff’s final hours, including his last words, as the Cardinals announced a public viewing; Martha Raddatz reports as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses allegations that he shared highly sensitive U.S. military plans with his wife, brother and others in a Signal chat he created; nearly a year after a jury deadlocked in the high-profile case, Matt Gutman reports on the second murder trial of Karen Read beginning in Massachusetts; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
00:00 Intro
02:47 Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ final words ahead of funeral and papal conclave
09:24 Hegseth attacks alleged Pentagon leakers, dismisses allegations he shared classified info
11:30 IMF forecasts global economic slowdown, with U.S. hit hard, amid tariffs war
14:40 Karen Read faces murder charge in Massachusetts again after first jury deadlocked
16:51 RFK Jr. reveals plan to phase out eight petroleum-based food dyes by end of 2026
17:30 Large brush fire triggers evacuations in parts of New Jersey
17:55 Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown’s stolen Mercedes Benz returned after public plea
18:16 Uncovering the ‘Secrets of the Penguins’ in new National Geographic series
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