World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
A devastating UPS plane crash in Louisville is dissected with chilling NTSB images showcasing the engine failure moments before disaster. President Trump stirs controversy, labeling six Democratic lawmakers as 'traitors' in a fiery social media post. As Thanksgiving approaches, a severe storm threatens travel plans, while the investigation into a tragic death on a carnival cruise raises eyebrows. The nation remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney at a poignant funeral service, and climate summit chaos unfolds with a fire emergency.
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Engine Separation Revealed In NTSB Images
- NTSB images show the MD-11's left engine separating seconds after takeoff and exploding.
- Investigators found fatigue cracks and overstress in the left pylon, prompting groundings of MD-11/MD-10/DC-10 fleets.
Hidden Fatigue Cracks And Long Investigation
- The NTSB found fatigue cracks that are often invisible without X-rays and noted prior maintenance that should have inspected the area.
- A final NTSB report is expected in 18 to 24 months amid fleet groundings and a look back to Flight 191 similarities.
President's Posts Spark Bipartisan Alarm
- President Trump called six Democratic lawmakers "traitors" and wrote "seditious behavior punishable by death" after they released a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
- The remarks drew bipartisan concern and led to increased security for those lawmakers.