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Clad has been grading ABC News segments since Jun 2026 — 210 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Courts & Law, Sports. 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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Video: Gloria Steinem Dies at 92 in New York City

Gloria Steinem Dies at 92 in New York City

Sep 3, 2026

The ABC News segment reports the breaking news of Gloria Steinem's death at age 92. It includes archival clips of her speeches on women's equality and marriage, details her early career as a journalist including the 1963 Playboy Bunny undercover exposé, her role in creating Ms. and New York magazines, co-founding the National Women's Political Caucus, launching Take Our Daughters to Work Day, and the Women's Media Center in 2005. Anchors and guests reflect on her lasting impact on journalists and activists, quoting her foundation's statement that she died peacefully at home in New York City surrounded by loved ones and continued working for equality until the end. Sourcing relies on the official statement from Gloria's Foundation posted to social media, archival video and audio of Steinem, and personal anecdotes from journalists who knew her. No named outside experts or critics appear; the tone is uniformly reverential with emphasis on her inspiration for younger women and connections in social justice work.

Source: ABC News

Video: ABC News airs video of mice sparring on London Underground platform

ABC News airs video of mice sparring on London Underground platform

Sep 2, 2026

The ABC News YouTube short shows a brief video of two mice on a London Underground platform standing on their hind legs and appearing to spar or fight while commuters laugh and cheer them on with phrases like "Go on, get him" and "More, more, more." The 57-second clip, published today, presents the scene as impromptu entertainment for waiting passengers. No named sources, experts, or additional footage are provided. The description simply states commuters were treated to the sparring session. The broadcast is a standalone viral animal video with no throughline to other stories or analysis.

Source: ABC News

Video: Markey faces Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on generational lines

Markey faces Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on generational lines

Sep 1, 2026

The segment covers the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary between incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton, held on primary day. It highlights the generational debate, with Moulton centering age and Markey emphasizing experience and progressive record. Markey is described as the favorite, backed by AOC and Bernie Sanders. The discussion turns to AI as a campaign flashpoint and Trump's recent comments favoring data centers and their potential midterm effects.

Source: ABC News

Video: Nepal-Tibet flood death toll tops 900 as hydropower tunnel rescues continue

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll tops 900 as hydropower tunnel rescues continue

Aug 31, 2026

ABC News segment covers ongoing search-and-rescue operations after catastrophic flooding from a glacier collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border. It reports over 950 deaths, thousands missing including roughly 80 Americans, rescues from buried hydropower tunnels, a young girl survivor, and the story of missing Lexington, Massachusetts resident Jiwan Jyoti (referred to as Joti Rye).

Source: ABC News

Video: Kalshi issues first lifetime ban to George Santos over State of the Union trades

Kalshi issues first lifetime ban to George Santos over State of the Union trades

Aug 31, 2026

The ABC News segment reports Kalshi's announcement of its first lifetime ban on former Rep. George Santos. The platform cited improper manipulation of contracts tied to his attendance at the February 2026 State of the Union address through public statements. The clip notes Santos had previously settled a CFTC regulatory matter with a fine and temporary trading ban. It includes his brief defiant response posted on X.

Source: ABC News

Video: US strikes Iranian launchers in Strait of Hormuz; Iran targets Jordan bases; Trump announces Venezuela oil deal

US strikes Iranian launchers in Strait of Hormuz; Iran targets Jordan bases; Trump announces Venezuela oil deal

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covers a US military strike on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on August 30, the first in weeks, after the US had cleared sea mines. Iran responded by firing missiles at US bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting most but ABC citing some misses and no casualties. It notes the conflict entering its seventh month and reports gas prices at $41 per gallon. President Trump announces a deal securing majority US control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves to replenish strategic stocks, claiming it will lower prices, though experts say refining challenges mean impacts are years away and the deal skips democratic reforms.

Source: ABC News

Video: ABC News covers Nepal-Tibet border glacial flood with death toll near 700 and 3,000 missing

ABC News covers Nepal-Tibet border glacial flood with death toll near 700 and 3,000 missing

Aug 29, 2026

The segment reports on catastrophic flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district and the Tibet border triggered by a glacial collapse. It details rising death tolls, widespread destruction shown via aerial and satellite imagery, ongoing rescues including a young girl, and thousands missing amid challenging weather.

Source: ABC News

Video: Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer road access

Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer road access

Aug 29, 2026

ABC News reports the Trump administration is considering a land exchange involving a small parcel inside Yosemite National Park. The deal would allow a private developer to build a road for access to adjacent property planned for upscale homes. In exchange, the developer would provide equivalent-value land elsewhere in California. The segment includes the Interior Department's statement that no final decision has been made and any deal would follow federal laws and policies. Conservationists are described as alarmed, with one group calling it an attack on public lands.

Source: ABC News

Video: Russian drone strikes ammunition depot near Kyiv, killing 37

Russian drone strikes ammunition depot near Kyiv, killing 37

Aug 29, 2026

The segment covers a Russian drone strike late on August 28 on a warehouse in Myla village west of Kyiv that stored Ukrainian munitions. The attack caused massive secondary explosions and fires damaging dozens of homes and a care home, killing at least 37 people. It notes Zelensky calling the storage negligent and launching an investigation. Russia and Ukraine have traded escalating strikes recently. The report mentions CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced Moscow visit days earlier, where he warned Russia against attacking NATO members. It provides context on increased Russian drone incursions into Romanian airspace in 2026 compared to prior years.

Source: ABC News

Video: Mount Pleasant police cite Milwaukee father for tripping 9-year-old in youth football game

Mount Pleasant police cite Milwaukee father for tripping 9-year-old in youth football game

Aug 29, 2026

ABC News aired a brief report on a youth football incident in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Police cited a 41-year-old Milwaukee father for disorderly conduct after video showed him running onto the field and tripping a 9-year-old player from the opposing team during a U-10 game between the Case Eagles and Milwaukee Colts on August 22.

Source: ABC News

Video: Louisiana, Texas judges issue TROs letting NFL rookies seek college return as conferences ban pros

Louisiana, Texas judges issue TROs letting NFL rookies seek college return as conferences ban pros

Aug 29, 2026

The segment covers a standoff between the NCAA and NFL rookies pursuing a return to college football after court rulings granted extra eligibility. It details an NFL memo on ineligibility for the 2026 season, recruitment of players by programs like LSU, fan and coach reactions, and actions by the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 to ban professional athletes. Reporting draws on NCAA statements supporting the Protect College Sports Act, quotes from LSU coach Lane Kiffin, and updates on a Texas judge's temporary restraining order covering more than 40 players with a September 11 hearing. It notes more than a dozen rookies involved in Louisiana litigation and the chaotic legal landscape.

Source: ABC News

Video: ABC News airs Alaska bear cub nibbling wildlife photographer's boot

ABC News airs Alaska bear cub nibbling wildlife photographer's boot

Aug 27, 2026

The brief ABC News segment shows a baby black bear cub approaching a man, likely a wildlife photographer, and gently nibbling or investigating his boot or shoe. The man calmly repeats phrases like "No bear," "That's my foot," "Good bear," to de-escalate while the cub and apparently its mother are nearby. The description specifies the event occurred in Alaska as the cub passed by out of curiosity.

Source: ABC News

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