Full Episode for April 08, 2026

World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a high-stakes, fast-paced broadcast covering multiple breaking developments across global and domestic fronts. The episode opens with escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as President Trump’s fragile ceasefire is tested after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing unmet conditions related to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. The conflict has driven gas prices to $4.16 per gallon and raised fears of prolonged economic fallout. In a chilling domestic story, serial killer Rex Heuerman pleads guilty to murdering eight women, revealing a decades-long double life as a suburban architect and Gilgo Beach killer, with victims’ families finally receiving long-awaited justice. Meanwhile, a deadly parking garage collapse in Philadelphia leaves at least one dead and two missing, prompting a complex search-and-rescue operation. In Southern California, a massive warehouse fire is under investigation, with police probing video evidence suggesting an employee may have started the blaze. The episode also covers the mysterious disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas, now under suspicion after her husband was taken into custody. Other stories include a high school shooting in Oklahoma, a heroic father’s death while rescuing his children in a rip current, and the sentencing of Jasveen Sanga, the so-called 'ketamine queen' linked to Matthew Perry’s death. The broadcast closes with uplifting moments, including children’s remarkable performances at the Masters golf tournament and the return of the beloved series Malcolm in the Middle.