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Clad has been grading ABC News segments since Jun 2026 — 194 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Courts & Law, Trump. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how ABC News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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ABC News Reports Vance Defends White House on Epstein Files Transparency

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News clip covers Vice President JD Vance's appearance on The View on June 16, 2026, where he was questioned about a New York Times report on White House handling of Epstein files. Vance defends the administration's transparency, cites the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump, and references emails showing Epstein's animosity toward Trump and Trump's report to police. The segment notes Trump's denial of wrongdoing. Vance promotes his book on faith amid the discussion.

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Florida Couple Retains Custody of Baby in IVF Embryo Mix-Up

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News reported on a Florida couple, Steven Mills and Tiffany Score, who gave birth to a girl via IVF at an Orlando-area clinic only to discover she was not biologically theirs. The segment detailed their recent mutual custody agreement granting them permanent custody of the six-month-old, with biological parents' identities kept confidential. It covered the couple's lawsuit against the clinic, plans to test their remaining embryo, and their intent to maintain a relationship with the biological parents. Legal contributor Bernarda Vilona provided analysis on the quick settlement and potential clinic liability for malpractice and emotional distress.

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ABC News Briefing: Iran Deal, Foiled White House UFC Plot, Pizza Hut Sale

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News segment covers President Trump announcing a US-Iran preliminary agreement at the G7 summit, with terms unclear and further negotiations ahead. It details an FBI-disrupted plot using explosive drones and snipers targeting the White House UFC event, naming suspect Tyson Proper and anti-government motives. Additional stories include Texas floods, California wildfires, an Indonesia earthquake, a B-52 crash at Edwards AFB killing eight, Pizza Hut's $1.5 billion sale to LongRange Capital, and lighter items on movies, tennis, and Knicks memorabilia.

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ABC News reports expert warnings of more California sharks amid strong El Niño

Jun 16, 2026

The segment warns of increased shark activity off Southern California this summer due to a strong El Niño warming Pacific waters. Experts, primarily Chris Lowe of the CSULB Shark Lab, predict juvenile white sharks pushed north from Mexico, similar to 2015, with possible hammerhead sightings; advice includes swimming in groups and staying vigilant. The report references 2015's record global attacks and California's first hammerhead bites, notes sharks in shallow water, and stresses that experts are not promoting fear but awareness. Sourcing relies on named marine biologists and historical records rather than anonymous officials or graphics.

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ABC News reports on South flash floods, 17M under watch

Jun 16, 2026

The segment covers deadly flash flooding across the South, highlighting a fatality in Texas, inundated streets in Houston, an overflowing pool in Austin, and road flooding in D'Iberville, Mississippi. It notes 17 million people under flood watch and mentions Texas Gov. Abbott issuing a disaster declaration for coastal communities amid forecasts of additional heavy rain. The report relies on on-scene video, official statements from authorities, and National Weather Service alerts. No named experts or interviews beyond officials; emphasis on immediate impacts and the moving storm system.

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Trump hails preliminary Iran deal at G7 amid scrutiny on terms and Israel stance

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News reports on President Trump at the G7 summit in France discussing a preliminary US-Iran agreement to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and address Iran's nuclear program over 60 days. Segments cover Trump's positive comments on the deal, Iran's conditions involving Lebanon, Trump's criticism of Israel's Lebanon operations, and questions on sanctions relief. The report notes the deal remains unpublished with ongoing negotiations. Sourcing draws from Trump's on-camera remarks, Iran's foreign minister statements, Netanyahu's position, and senior administration officials. It references the prior Obama-era JCPOA and current ceasefire context. Throughline is uncertainty over final terms despite the announced framework.

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Nightline covers Iran deal, platonic co-parenting, Houghs, Knicks title

Jun 16, 2026

The June 15, 2026 Nightline broadcast opened with President Trump at the G7 touting an initial U.S.-Iran agreement to extend a ceasefire and partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz on day 108 of the conflict. It then examined the growing trend of platonic co-parenting through profiles of two New York friend pairs raising children together without romance or marriage. Segments followed on Derek and Haley Hough's recovery from Haley's onstage brain injury and the New York Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years.

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ABC News examines secrecy in Mangione murder case hearing

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News segment covers Luigi Mangione's upcoming June 16 state court appearance in the Brian Thompson murder case. It discusses a prior sealed virtual hearing on June 3 ordered at the defense's request with no public explanation, and questions about transparency ahead of the open in-person hearing. Legal analyst Brian Buckmeer addresses possible reasons for closure such as HIPAA or mental health matters, the $1.5 million defense fundraising amid public support, and challenges for jury selection including potential animus toward health insurers. Trial is noted as expected in September.

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Newsom Alleges Trump DOJ Probe of Him and Wife Over Taxes

Jun 16, 2026

The segment covers California Gov. Gavin Newsom's public statements accusing President Trump of directing the DOJ to investigate him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom as political retribution tied to a potential 2028 presidential run. It details claims of agents contacting family, friends, and former employees, focuses on a probe into the wife's taxes, includes Newsom's fundraising email, and notes Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ declining comment. ABC News relies on unnamed sources familiar with the matter for specifics on the wife's tax examination; references long-running Trump-Newsom tensions including immigration enforcement clashes; the governor's office provides the main on-record perspective.

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Gas prices track lower after US-Iran ceasefire deal but remain elevated

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News segment tracks US gas prices following a preliminary US-Iran ceasefire deal and expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Reporter Elizabeth Schulze reports from Alabama, citing local and national averages, GasBuddy expectations for further declines by July 4, and persistent elevation above pre-war levels. Segments also cover airline fares staying firm, fuel surcharges for businesses, and the typical lag between crude price drops and consumer relief. The report draws on real-time averages, analyst views, and a price chart showing the post-war spike and recent decline. It references the 60-day ceasefire window and shipping uncertainties without named on-camera experts beyond the correspondent.

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Newsom Accuses Trump DOJ of Tax Investigation Targeting Him and Wife

Jun 16, 2026

The ABC News segment reports California Gov. Gavin Newsom's public statements accusing President Trump of directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom claims federal agents are questioning family, friends, and former employees without evidence of a crime, attributing it to his potential 2028 presidential run and criticism of Trump. The report notes sources indicating the probe examines the wife's taxes, Newsom's response demanding family be left out, and Acting AG Todd Blanch declining comment on Capitol Hill.

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B-52 Crash at Edwards AFB Kills All Eight Aboard; Probe Ongoing

Jun 16, 2026

The ABC News segment reports on a B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026. It describes the aircraft taking off around 11:20 a.m. during a radar modernization test, crashing immediately, bursting into flames, and killing all eight people on board—a mixed crew of military personnel and civilians. Video from wildfire cameras and aerial footage show the smoke plume and charred wreckage on the runway. Officials call it an unsurvivable tragedy, note Boeing's two employees among the victims with family support offered, and state that the cause remains unknown with much information likely classified.

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FBI thwarts alleged drone plot against White House UFC event

Jun 16, 2026

The segment reports breaking news that the FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. It describes a multi-phase scheme using explosive drones to trigger evacuation followed by secondary attacks, with five people in custody and at least 23 others identified via social media.

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ABC News Broadcast Examines US-Iran Deal and Major Sports Victories

Jun 16, 2026

The broadcast covers a range of overnight developments including a reported US-Iran ceasefire framework, the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win, the New York Knicks NBA championship celebration, severe weather impacts, and a deadly skydiving plane crash. Segments also highlight World Cup fan interactions and a White House UFC event. Sourcing relies on named reporters, official statements, and some anonymous administration sources, with graphics referenced for weather and sports highlights; guests include analysts on the Iran deal and team captains.

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GMA reports B-52 crash, Iran ceasefire, Knicks parade, UK social media ban

Jun 16, 2026

The June 16, 2026 GMA broadcast covered flash flooding along the Gulf Coast with a fatality in Texas, a deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards AFB killing all eight aboard on a test mission, and President Trump's G7 appearance amid a new U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal whose terms remain undisclosed. Segments also addressed falling but still elevated gas prices, a DOJ probe into Gov. Gavin Newsom, Southern California wildfires, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia, the UK's planned social media ban for under-16s, and the upcoming Knicks ticker-tape parade after their first title in 53 years. The show relied on live field correspondents, official statements from bases and governments, and graphics for weather and prices; guests included meteorologists and anchors with sports commentary from Michael Strahan.

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Vozinha's World Cup Heroics and Follower Surge Hold Up to Scrutiny

Jun 16, 2026

The ABC News segment highlights 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (Jose Mario Diaz) after his World Cup debut against Spain. It covers his 27 shots faced, seven saves, man-of-the-match award and the 0-0 draw, plus his Instagram followers surging from 56,000 to over 5.6 million. The clip notes the scale relative to Cape Verde's population. The report relies on match statistics and social media metrics without named on-camera guests or graphics beyond the title. It frames the story around Vozinha's viral rise following Cape Verde's first World Cup appearance.

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ABC interview profiles JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg’s NY-12 congressional bid

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News aired an interview with Jack Schlossberg, the 33-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy, who is one of eight Democrats in the June 23, 2026 primary for New York’s 12th congressional district seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. Schlossberg discussed entering the race after working on the 2024 Biden-Harris campaign, his disappointment with the Democratic Party’s outreach to young voters, and his view that impeachment proceedings against President Trump would be necessary. He addressed questions about relying on the Kennedy name, distinguished his identity as both a Schlossberg and Kennedy, and rejected suggestions that RFK Jr. damages the family legacy. The segment opened with reference to his 2017 political debut and framed his candidacy around generational change within the party.

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Ridglan Farms Beagle Facility Closes, Remaining Dogs Head to Rescues

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News reports on the permanent closure of Ridglan Farms, a long-running Wisconsin beagle breeding facility supplying research labs. Hundreds of beagles are being transferred to rescues, with the final wave of 475 dogs heading to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida and partner groups; 325 are moving this week and 150 in August. The segment outlines a timeline of regulatory violations from 2024 inspections, a 2025 special prosecutor appointment, an October 2025 licensing surrender deal, activist break-ins and protests in March and April 2026, and the facility's response denying mistreatment while calling for an end to harassment.

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ABC News Roundup: B-52 Crash Kills 8, Trump-Iran Deal, Newsom Probe, World Cup, Knicks Parade

Jun 16, 2026

The segment opens with the B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base that killed all eight aboard during a radar test mission and moves to President Trump at the G7 touting a US-Iran ceasefire agreement whose text remains unreleased. It covers conflicting US and Iranian accounts on the deal terms, including port access and 60-day nuclear talks, plus Iranian claims regarding Lebanon. Additional segments address Gavin Newsom's accusations of a politically motivated DOJ investigation, Luigi Mangione's upcoming hearing in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, Diddy's revised prison release date, Brendan Sssby's departure from Texas Tech amid gambling issues, Iran's 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand, and lighter items including the America 250 time capsule, a viral Cape Verde goalkeeper, and the New York Knicks championship parade.

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US, Iran Ceasefire Deal Shows Conflicting Claims on Terms

Jun 16, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's G7 meeting in France where he promotes a new US-Iran ceasefire deal signed digitally. It details agreements on lifting the US naval blockade and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while noting disagreements over tolls and the nuclear program to be addressed in 60-day talks. Vice President Vance's comments on Gulf Arab support, destroying enriched uranium with Iran, and conditional sanctions relief are included, alongside Iran's prior nuclear commitments under the 2015 JCPOA and Israeli objections to the deal's scope.

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ABC News accurately reports B-52 crash at Edwards AFB killing 8

Jun 16, 2026

The segment reports the Air Force confirmation that a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026, killing all eight people aboard during a radar modernization test mission. It includes details on the mixed crew of military personnel, government civilians, and contractors, including two Boeing employees, with an investigation underway.

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ABC Nightline Profiles Platonic Co-Parenting Among Friends

Jun 16, 2026

Nightline segment follows two Brooklyn friends, Amritha Vijayaraghavan (straight) and Andrew Stephens (gay), who have lived together for years, share a 3-year-old son and recently welcomed a daughter, splitting finances with no romantic involvement. It also profiles two single moms, Bernie and Annabel, raising children together in NYC under a 'MOM' cooperative model, plus attorney Diana Adams on legal navigation. The report highlights pandemic-era rethinking of family, legal hurdles in clinics and paperwork, positive public reactions, and claims of greater stability without romantic dynamics. Sourcing relies on participant interviews, Adams' expertise, and social media documentation.

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ABC News report on US-Iran deal, B-52 crash and other stories

Jun 15, 2026

The broadcast covered the US-Iran memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening and further nuclear talks; a fatal B-52 crash at Edwards AFB with eight deaths; Jack Schlossberg's congressional run; teen recruitment into contract killings via gaming platforms; plus flooding, Newsom investigation and lighter segments. Sourcing included on-site reporters in Geneva and Jerusalem, interviews with Obama, a Republican congresswoman and victims' families, plus official statements and Europol references.

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G7 summit opens amid preliminary US-Iran deal on Hormuz

Jun 15, 2026

The segment examines day one of the G7 summit in France, set against the backdrop of a new preliminary US-Iran agreement. It features an interview with former US ambassador to NATO Lt. Gen. Doug Lute discussing reactions, upcoming bilateral meetings, and potential challenges. The second paragraph covers sourcing via the on-air expert and references to public statements, IDF reports, and reported elements of the deal such as Strait of Hormuz access. Key throughlines include uncertainty over the framework's details and risks from ongoing regional tensions.

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Big 12 Files Federal Suit Over Texas Tech QB Sorsby Betting Eligibility

Jun 15, 2026

The segment discusses the ongoing legal battle over Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after he admitted to placing thousands of sports bets, including dozens on his own team at Indiana. It covers a local court injunction allowing him to play despite NCAA ineligibility, Texas AG Ken Paxton's threats against the Big 12, and the conference's new federal lawsuit seeking to enforce its own rules and potentially sanction Texas Tech.

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ABC World News Tonight covers B-52 crash, Iran deal, Knicks title, multiple tragedies

Jun 15, 2026

The June 15, 2026 broadcast led with a B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base killing eight on a test flight, followed by President Trump's announcement of a signed deal with Iran at the G7 summit. Segments covered life-threatening floods in the South, the New York Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years, a skydiving plane crash in Missouri, two helicopters colliding in Brazil, and other incidents including a bungee jump death and airboat capsizing. The show mixed official statements, on-scene reporting, and graphics; guests were limited to correspondents and meteorologists, with a closing personal segment on ABC anchor Bill Ritter's Alzheimer's diagnosis and public support.

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Jon Batiste on New Orleans Roots, Three New Albums, and Super Bowl Anthem

Jun 15, 2026

ABC News interview with Jon Batiste covers his upbringing in a New Orleans musical family, dual rural and urban experiences, early influences from video game music, and move to Juilliard. It explores themes of music as spiritual practice, New Orleans as 'soul of America,' family military and activism legacy including a White House visit, his 2025 Super Bowl national anthem performance, Late Show tenure, and a Devil Wears Prada 2 cameo. Batiste discusses three upcoming 2026 piano albums: Black Mozart and two Thelonious Monk projects. Sourcing relies on direct interview with Batiste at Power Station Studios, referencing his personal anecdotes and album announcements.

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NTSB Investigates Fatal Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler, Missouri

Jun 15, 2026

The ABC News segment reports that the NTSB has launched an investigation into a plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard shortly after takeoff on a skydiving flight operated by Skydive Kansas City. Reporter Matt Rivers describes the scene at the small airport, notes the pilot was experienced, and shares community impact details including an interview with a restaurant owner who knew the pilot as a Vietnam veteran. Victim names remain unreleased pending family notifications. The broadcast covers the early stages of the federal probe with no criminal activity suspected.

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ABC reports on preliminary US-Iran ceasefire framework amid uncertainties

Jun 15, 2026

The segment covers President Trump at the G7 summit announcing a signed deal with Iran to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift the US blockade. It details that nuclear issues are deferred to 60-day talks, notes conflicting accounts on terms, Iran's potential navigation fees, and possible sanctions relief or frozen funds release. The report includes Obama's prior comments questioning improvements over the 2015 deal. It also briefly covers Trump's 80th birthday UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Sourcing relies on Trump's statements, a senior administration official, Iranian foreign ministry remarks, and ABC's Robin Roberts interview with Obama; the full text remains unreleased.

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Vance Defends Tentative US-Iran Ceasefire Deal on ABC News

Jun 15, 2026

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos interviews Vice President JD Vance about a recent US-Iran framework agreement extending a fragile ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and opening 60 days of nuclear talks. Vance describes a two-track performance-based deal with sanctions relief only after Iranian compliance on verification and non-proliferation.

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Obama questions value of new Iran deal in ABC interview amid ongoing conflict

Jun 14, 2026

ABC News aired an exclusive clip from Robin Roberts' interview with former President Barack Obama ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening. Obama discussed the ongoing US-Iran conflict, expressing skepticism about any new nuclear agreement under the Trump administration and advocating for diplomacy over military action. The segment references the 2015 JCPOA and the US withdrawal from it. Sourcing is the direct interview with Obama; no additional experts or data graphics are included in the provided clip. The throughline is Obama's reflection on foreign policy lessons regarding Iran.

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ABC report on Russia's war strains and stalled front lines

Jun 11, 2026

ABC News segment marks the Ukraine war surpassing World War I in duration and examines impacts inside Russia through on-the-ground reporting in Moscow. It covers drone strikes on Russian territory, stalled advances, economic pressures, censorship, and limited public dissent. The report draws on street interviews with anonymous Russians, statements from British intelligence and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and references to the Yabloko party and Kremlin responses. A second section addresses failed diplomacy, including President Trump's efforts and recent Zelenskyy-Putin meeting developments.

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