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Clad has been grading ABC News segments since Jun 2026 — 236 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Trump, Courts & Law. 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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NYC Council to vote on Romanch’s Law banning horse carriages by June 2028

Oct 13, 2026

The ABC News segment reports that the New York City Council is scheduled to vote next week on legislation banning horse-drawn carriages, expected to pass with support from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. It notes the bill's projected end date of June 1, 2028, and includes a quote from the sponsor emphasizing 18 months for industry transition, worker protections, and relocating horses from urban to rural settings. The segment cuts off as it introduces opposition from the union representing carriage drivers, who argue the bill lacks meaningful economic relief and seek financial compensation. Sourcing relies on the bill sponsor's statements and a partial union response. No independent experts, drivers, or animal advocates appear; the report ties momentum directly to a June incident involving a teenage tourist killed after falling from a runaway carriage. Throughline emphasizes public safety and transition planning while acknowledging labor concerns.

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Kerry Kennedy criticizes brother RFK Jr.'s HHS leadership amid measles surge

Oct 13, 2026

The ABC News interview with Kerry Kennedy promotes her new book on mother Ethel Kennedy's life and legacy. It covers the family's trauma following Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination, when Ethel was pregnant with her 11th child and Kerry was eight years old standing nearby. Kennedy discusses her parents' egalitarian partnership in the 1950s-60s and her book "Robert F. Kennedy: Ripples of Hope." The conversation turns to her brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr., confirmed as HHS Secretary in February 2025, with Kerry expressing strong disapproval of his leadership.

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Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, dies after ejection from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia

Oct 13, 2026

The segment reports on the fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia the previous day in which a rider was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster. It identifies the victim as 42-year-old Hassan Kareem (full name Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem), an IT manager at Wesley International Academy in the Atlanta Public Schools system, notes the timing during the start of fall break, and describes witnesses' failed attempts to grab him as he fell. The report covers the ongoing police and park investigations, the evacuation of riders who walked down from the stopped train, the park's closure that day, and the temporary shutdown of similar Goliath-style coasters at other Six Flags locations. Sourcing relies on statements from Cobb County investigators, Atlanta Public Schools, Six Flags officials, and on-scene witnesses interviewed by the reporter. No named experts or graphics beyond live shots of the ride appear; the throughline emphasizes the tragic randomness and community impact on students and staff.

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RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., dies at 34 in Texas

Oct 12, 2026

The ABC News segment reported the death of actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad. It noted his cerebral palsy, which informed the role, and his work as a disability rights activist and philanthropist. The cause of death was not revealed at the time of the broadcast, and the segment was brief. Sourcing relied on a statement from Mitte's representative and general knowledge of his career. No guests or experts appeared; the report used straightforward narration with the misspelling "R.J. Midi" appearing in the closed captioning or script.

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Zelenskyy Offers 60-Day Ceasefire for Ukrainian Elections in ABC Interview

Oct 11, 2026

The ABC News segment features an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responding to recent comments by President Donald Trump. Trump thanked Putin for a new deal supplying Russian diesel to global markets via temporary sanctions relief, criticized Zelenskyy for prolonging the war, and suggested Ukraine needs a new president. Zelenskyy detailed recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure (196 attacks on electricity, 20 on gas/oil), reported 153 civilian deaths, and expressed readiness for an immediate energy ceasefire and de-escalation steps. He proposed a 60-day total ceasefire to enable elections, noting it is up to Ukrainians to choose leaders and that Putin also seeks his removal. Zelenskyy blamed critics like Trump and Elon Musk for failing to pressure Putin directly and linked fuel prices more to Middle East conflicts.

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Hurricane Isaias winds lift shed in Florida yard during Panhandle landfall

Oct 10, 2026

The brief ABC News video shows residents in a Florida yard reacting in real time as strong winds from Hurricane Isaias lift a shed off the ground. Audio consists of exclamations like "Oh, there it goes" and "I was leaning on it earlier," with visible movement of the structure. The clip is part of coverage of Isaias making landfall near Destin in the Florida Panhandle on October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph sustained winds, producing roof damage, flooding, downed trees, and power outages for hundreds of thousands.

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Mercy Chefs deploys self-contained kitchens to feed Hurricane Isaias victims in Florida Panhandle

Oct 9, 2026

The ABC News segment interviewed Gary LeBlanc, co-founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit providing hot meals in disasters. LeBlanc described the organization's 20-year history since its founding after Hurricane Katrina, its capacity to serve up to 20,000 meals per day using self-contained mobile field kitchens with generators and water purifiers, and pre-positioned teams in Panama City, Mobile, and Alabama ready to respond as Isaias passed. The discussion covered how the group operates without burdening local infrastructure in power-outage zones and LeBlanc's personal motivation from seeing low-quality food aid after Katrina. The interview relied on direct statements from LeBlanc with no named external experts or on-screen graphics beyond the anchor's reference to power-outage figures. The throughline emphasized proactive, high-quality disaster feeding and the long-term recovery ahead.

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Keegan Allen Robbed at Gunpoint Outside West Hollywood Grocery Store

Oct 9, 2026

The ABC News segment reports on an armed robbery of actor Keegan Allen, known for Pretty Little Liars, outside the Laurel Supply grocery store in West Hollywood on Thursday night. It shows portions of the disturbing video Allen posted immediately afterward, in which he appears bloodied and describes being confronted by two masked men who demanded his watch. The broadcast includes details from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigation, notes that one suspect used a silver handgun and the other a knife, and that Allen was struck in the face with the gun before the suspects fled. Anchor and reporter Alex Stone highlight that Allen later posted he is grateful to be alive and that the incident has shaken the local community, with the search for suspects ongoing. The sourcing relies on Allen's own social media video (which includes surveillance footage), direct quotes from his post, and statements provided to the network by LASD investigators. No guests or independent experts appear; the report is a straightforward crime update anchored in primary victim and law-enforcement accounts.

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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 321-day deployment in Iran war

Oct 8, 2026

The ABC News segment covers the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln to San Diego after a 321-day deployment to the Middle East. It highlights sailors and Marines reuniting with families after ten months, the carrier's record eight months without docking, and its central role in U.S. operations during the war with Iran. The report briefly notes that the crew made headlines for reporting poor conditions aboard and mentions learning of eight sailors before cutting off. Sourcing relies on live pictures from the docking and prior reporting on the deployment. No specific guests or experts are featured in the provided clip; the throughline contrasts the long-awaited homecoming with the hardships of extended combat duty.

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Russia stonewalls on plague lab death as U.S. issues diplomatic warning

Oct 7, 2026

ABC News Live opened with growing international concern over the death of a 28-year-old researcher at a Siberian plague lab, U.S. diplomatic pressure on Russia, and President Trump’s planned call with Putin. Segments covered Christa Pike awakening after a botched execution, a former CIA officer’s guilty plea for a $194 million fraud involving gold bars and luxury purchases, the arrest of Germany’s ex-spy chief for treason, an approaching Gulf Coast hurricane, the arrest of a California couple accused of abusing 21 surrogate-born children, skyrocketing water bills, and assorted lighter stories. Sourcing relied on State Department statements, WHO updates, court records, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and a new Food & Water Watch study; named experts and ABC correspondents provided context. Through-line was accountability failures in government, intelligence, and family-regulation systems.

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NFL rescinds Juszczyk, Ferguson fines for beverage celebrations

Oct 7, 2026

ABC News reported that San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal against a roughly $15,000 NFL fine for a celebration the league initially called an imitation of chugging beer. Juszczyk, nicknamed Juice, maintained he was mimicking drinking juice from a box. The broadcast noted that Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson had a similar fine for a shotgunning gesture, also revoked after he explained it referenced Gatorade. Sourcing relied on NFL statements and player appeals; no named on-air guests or experts appeared. The segment highlighted the league's subsequent joint statement with the NFLPA clarifying that recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer result in discipline while listing prohibited gestures such as those depicting violence, smoking, or drug use.

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GOP faces midterm headwinds as Trump cost-of-living approval hits 17%

Oct 3, 2026

The ABC News segment, aired one month before the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, outlines the stakes for control of Congress and President Trump's agenda. It highlights a frustrated electorate, low presidential approval ratings, and a new AP-NORC poll showing only 17% approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living. The report notes Trump campaigning in heavily Republican states to boost turnout while Republicans face the challenge of relying on his base without alienating other voters. It concludes that one month remains for surprises but questions whether voter sentiment on bills can shift. The segment relies on recent national polling, including the AP-NORC survey of 2,140 adults conducted September 24-28, 2026, with no named guests or on-the-ground reporting. It presents a throughline of economic dissatisfaction tied to Trump's policies as the dominant factor heading into Election Day.

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