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He is currently the anchor and managing editor of World News Tonight with David Muir, as well as a co-anchor of ABC’s 20/20. His work has earned numerous major journalism honors, including Emmy Awards and Edward R. Murrow Awards. ABC also notes that his reporting on climate change has received recognition from the George Polk Awards and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards.
His position has also remained highly visible throughout 2026.
ABC’s current program listings show World News Tonight continuing to air on weekdays, with Muir anchoring the broadcast. Recent editions have included major national and international stories, alongside reports personally presented by Muir.
So, despite sensational headlines that may suggest otherwise, there is no indication from these current official sources that Muir has suddenly disappeared from ABC News.
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