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Tonight, breaking news.The U .S.and Iran return to all -out war with casualties mounting.A U .S.

service member dies in Iraq after at least two service members were killed at a base in Jordan.Video appears to show the moment that base was hit.The renewed conflict shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a worldwide travel warning for all Americans overseas.And here at home, the price of gas on the rise again during the busy travel season.Martha Raddatz is in the region tonight.All versus Messi with the championship at stake, 80 ,000 in the stands, more than 1 .5 billion watching worldwide, and the history -making halftime show with a roster of global superstars.

The tropical depression gaining strength in the Gulf, on track to become a full -blown tropical storm.It comes after flash flooding swamps in the Northeast, streets and highways underwater, trees downed, thousands of flights canceled, and tonight millions bracing for a new round of severe weather to start the week.in Miami after England filed new charges against the Manosphere influencers, including rape and sex trafficking.Police say there was a pre -dawn burglary attempt at the home of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley while he and his family were at home.They believe this white SUV is connected to the alleged crime.Two men say they discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago.

Now they're suing the hospital where they were born.And the World Cup unites fans from coast to coast and around the world.the world strangers becoming neighbors with memories far beyond the goals.

From ABC News World Headquarters in New York, this is World News Tonight.

Good evening, everyone.Thanks so much for joining us on this Sunday.I'm Lindsay Davis.wave of airstrikes on Iran and promising more to come.The State Department is now warning Americans overseas to remain vigilant and exercise increased caution.We have team coverage tonight.

ABC's chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz leads us off from Jordan.

Tonight, the American death toll in the war with Iran is growing.CENTCOM announcing just hours ago Human remains were found at the site where two service members were killed in that Iranian attack on a U .S.base here in Jordan.The remains could be those of the missing third service member.CENTCOM also announcing that an additional service member was killed in Iraq during the controlled detonation of a downed Iranian one -way attack drone.

If the remains are that of the missing service member, that brings the American death toll since the war began to 18.The U .S.now launching nightly strikes on Iranian targets this weekend, focusing on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, believed to be responsible for targeting the American troops.But Iran retaliating each time, continuing to strike U .S.

bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.Air raid sirens could be heard today in Jordan, less than 48 hours after the Iranian attack on the base here.video circulating online appearing to show.and some interceptions over that base, but clearly not all were stopped.Those deadly missiles and drones raising questions about Iran's precision capabilities, even after the administration said Iran's military had been decimated.And there are questions about the U .

S.military's ability to defend its personnel here.

My concerns, I think, on this strike are the Iranians getting information, targeting information, intelligence from another country.

This afternoon, President Trump attending the World Cup final, he had warned of a massive response if U .S.personnel were killed, but tonight spoke only of those who were killed in these latest attacks, telling reporters on Saturday that the deaths in Jordan were a very sad thing and a shame.But more American warplanes are headed to the region.Sources telling the New York Times, F -16s from Germany and stealth F -35 fighters from Britain are being sent, along with aerial refueling capability.The now nearly five months long conflict bringing traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz to a standstill.

Kepler saying only eight vessels navigated the Strait on Friday, although Energy Secretary Chris Wright disputing that.Almost all the public data I've seen is incorrect.There's flow through two routes through the Strait of Hormuz.The price of oil now rising along with the pain of the pump with a gallon of gas approaching $4.And Lindsay, tonight here in Jordan and in other Gulf countries, they are bracing for more attacks and the possibility this war could spread even wider.

Lindsay?Nothing anyone wants there.Martha Raddatz reporting for us in Jordan.Thank you.Let's get right to ABC's Stephen Portnoy at the White House.tonight.

Stephen, those travel warning sounds especially grave.How concerned should people be?

Well, that warning this weekend, Lindsay, urges all Americans overseas, especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.It warns of the potential for travel disruptions, flight cancellations, from the possible closure of airspace.It says U .S.diplomatic facilities, including those outside the Middle East, could be targeted, and that groups supportive of Iran could target Americans throughout the world.This is the first such warning from the State Department since March, and with the tensions increasing, there's no sign tonight that either side is ready to return to the table for talks.

This morning, the president called for Iran to be added to a Russia sanctions bill that is enjoying widespread support in Congress.The president had pledged to ease sanctions against Iran as part of the Memorandum of Understanding, that ceasefire deal that now both sides have clearly abandoned.

Stephen Portnoy from the White House for us.Thank you.Now to soccer's biggest stage.More than a billion people tuned in for the World Cup final that could mark the passing of the torch.A 19 -year -old phenom taking on Lionel Messi, one of the greatest to ever play the game in what could be his final World Cup appearance.ABC's Whit Johnson is there with the electric atmosphere and all the dramatic action.

Hey, Whit.

Lindsay, good evening.It was a battle of two titans here in New Jersey.80 ,000 fans packing this stadium behind me, hoping to witness history and just moments ago, Spain sealing the victory in extra time.Tonight, Spain are World Cup champions, defeating South American powerhouse Argentina with a goal in extra time.Spain dominating possessi fending off a late surge on for the one nil win, c Cup Trophy ending a 16 y Lionel Messi, widely consi time, leading his team ttime around full of drama and suspense.

All four of their knockout victories coming in the game's final moments.Today's epic showdown, a symbolic passing of the torch.Many believing this World Cup could be Messi's last.The recipient, 19 -year -old Lamine Yamal, the third youngest to ever make a final, taking the world by storm, even before stepping onto the pitch.That's a 20 -year -old Messi holding Yamal as a baby for a charity photo shoot.Yamal walking in Messi's footsteps, joining his former team, FC Barcelona, at age seven.

An estimated more than 1 .5 billion people taking in today's spectacle, from watch parties across the U .S.

to countless others around the globe.1994, and it was nothing compared to this.

Uniting everyone from the whole world, coming for one place just to see it.

And the FIFA World Cup making more history with a first of its kind halftime show, featuring global superstars like Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS.Another nod to an American sports tradition, the World Cup winners won't just take home a trophy for the first time ever, custom championship rings.And what an incredible six weeks it's been here at this World Cup.48 nations competing, a record 104 total matches, and Spain crowned the new champions right here on American soil.

Lindsay?So much excitement.All right, Wade, thank you.Now to a dangerous week of weather across the U .S.Let's get right to ABC's meteorologist Leslie Lopez.

Leslie, let's start off with that tropical depression that you've been tracking in the phone.

Yeah, here's the latest on that tropical depression.It's quite unorganized.I want to take you over here.has not moved much from t but if it does get organito make its way out will be named a tropical by friday could be in Tex Louisiana.So we're gonna and give you the latest is developing.

In additio severe thunderstorms mo closer towards the south.Beach all the way to Atl be a two out of five thre wind will be part of this And then destructive winds are in the forecast for Monday in the Midwest.Tornadoes possible.Very large hail here.And then all of that shifts back into where it was this weekend, the Northeast.You saw images of flooding and certainly we could see the same type of event take place anywhere from New York down to D .

C.come Tuesday.

It seems like we just keep getting this back in the back.All right.Thank you, Leslie.And as we just heard, millions of Americans are bracing for a new round of severe weather to start the work week tonight.Parts of the southeast are facing the threat of severe storms.and flash flooding.

Flash flooding wreaked havoc across parts of New York City in the Tri -State area on Saturday, triggering dramatic rescues as vehicles were engulfed by fast -rising water, leaving drivers stranded.Here's ABC's Morgan Norwood.

Tonight, after a weekend of severe weather in the Northeast, another round of strong storms taking aim at the Southeast.The Tri -State taking the brunt on Saturday.Streets turned to canals.

How deep is this water?

Cars pushing through the floodwaters in Woodside, Queens residents waiting through knee -deep water and in Jersey City, New Jersey, relentless rain sending water up to the tires of cars lining this neighborhood street on Long Island, powerful winds whipping through the area.Torrential rains pummeling parts of upstate New York, toppling trees and scattering branches.And in Red Bank, New Jersey, a lightning strike exploding over this home during the storm.Airlines still scrambling after Saturday's storms cancelled more than 3 ,000 flights and delayed some 9 ,000 more.Already today, more than 1 ,200 cancellations ahead of storms in the southeast, with major airlines issuing travel waivers to passengers.And after days of hazardous haze, the rain finally flushing the smoke out of the northeast from those Canadian wildfires.

But those fires still burning tonight with millions around the Great Lakes dealing with unhealthy air.And Lindsay, tomorrow's storms will target the Great Lakes, but it also helped clear out some of that toxic wildfire smoke, Lindsay.

All right, Morgan, thank you.Now to the stunning arrest of the controversial but popular Manosphere influencers, Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami.British authorities have issued dozens of new charges against them, including allegations of rape and sex trafficking.Let's bring in ABC's Marcus Moore.Marcus, what are you learning tonight?

Well, Lindsay, U .S.Marshals arrested the controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami after the U .K.requested an extradition.British prosecutors announcing 38 new criminal charges against the pair.

The charges, including counts of rape, sexual trafficking and also offenses related to sexual images of children.Now, they have faced previous accusations of sexual abuse in the U .K.and were arrested in Romania back in 2022 on similar allegations.The pair have always denied any wrongdoing.And the brothers, as you know, have gained millions of followers on social media, promoting misogynistic views and have become stars of the so -called manosphere, their lawyers saying they're innocent and called the arrest political.

And, Lindsay, they are now facing a total of 59 charges.

accused of breaking into the home of NFL star Saquon Barkley.Investigators say the Super Bowl champion was home with his family early Saturday morning when they were targeted.Officers arriving at Barkley's home within minutes.The alleged intruders already gone.Police say it is not clear if anything was stolen.

How long were they in the home?

It was a very short period of time.

Barkley has been outspoken about his love of being a father.

When you have those kids and you see those kids grow up, you realize that there's so much more in this world than how well you run a football.

Investigators releasing this picture of a white SUV they say may have been involved.There is history of NFL stars' homes being targeted.Last year, police say thieves stole about $200 ,000 worth of property belonging to Cleveland Browns quarterback Shador Sanders.And in May, three Chilean nationals arrested in Argentina.wanted in connection to break -ins at the homes of Travis Kelsey and Patrick Mahomes.Police say the Barkley family was not hurt, Lindsay.

Perry, thank you.And we're learning new details tonight about a dramatic standoff in the alleged kidnapping of two U .S.Forest Service employees.And for the first time, we're hearing the audio of the FBI agent speaking with those suspects.Here's ABC's Jacqueline Lee.

I have two biologists in my custody right now.

Tonight, you're listening to the tense moments FBI special agents speak to two suspects who allegedly kidnapped U .S.Forest employees at gunpoint.

I'm requesting FBI investigators to speak to so that I can release these hostages.

Over.The new audio, a glimpse into the hours -long hostage standoff near Gumboot Lake in the Shasta Trinity National Forest.According to the U .S.Forest Service, two workers were conducting routine field operations when they were allegedly zip -tied and held at gunpoint inside a trailer.FBI's hostage rescue team, snipers, SWAT teams and bomb units seen swarming the area.

After 12 hours of negotiating, the two Forest Serviceworkers were released.Authorities say the father and son are expected to face kidnapping charges involving federal employees.Lindsay.

Jacqueline Lee for us.Thank you.There's still much more ahead on World News tonight.This Sunday, two men born 38 years ago say they were switched at birth.Now they're suing the hospital.And the Odyssey winning the weekend box office despite a scramble to get tickets.

Next tonight, a second person has died of Legionnaires disease tied to an outbreak in New York City.At least 72 people have become sick and nine are still hospitalized.Cooling towers on nearly 80 buildings, including the world -renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in Guggenheim, tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires.Health officials say those cooling towers have been cleaned and disinfected.Four teens are under arrest in connection with a string of violent crimes in Portland.The arrests came after a robbery and shooting at a gas station on Friday.

The suspect's getaway vehicle was traced to a home where multiple weapons were found.12 people were detained.14s age 15 to 17 are facing charges at this time.Now to a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona overnight.Police say a suspect fired randomly into a crowd in a downtown district around 2 a .m.

striking nine people.Authorities say an officer shot him as he ran away.He and the nine victims are expected to be okay.Tucson's mayor calling it another serious and senseless act of gun violence.When we come back after the stirring finish in the final match, how the World Cup brought people from around the world together and the memories they'll take away.To the index now, two men who say they discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are suing the hospital where they were born.

Jeremy Morrison and Kyle Boleyn were born hours apart in 1988.Boleyn grew up on a North Dakota farm, but a chance DNA test linked him to a biological aunt and her nephew, Jeremy Morrison, who was bornon the same day.The two men have met their biological families, but so far not each other.The hospital says there's no evidence it was responsible.And at the box office, the Odyssey making an epic debut.

The star -studded rendering of Homer's Greek classic, Topping the Weekend, returns with $124 million in ticket sales.The movie was shot on 70 millimeter film and that sparked a scramble for tickets to IMAX screenings with scalpers and secondary ticket markets stepping in.When we come back, the World Cup and the World Cup fans, the images we'll never forget.Finally, the World Cup Championship, a reminder that sometimes the greatest victories happen far beyond the final whistle.For the past 39 days, thousands of soccer fans from around the world came to 11 American cities chasing the World Cup.But many found something else, too.

In Lawrence, Kansas, the Algerian national team made the city home for a month.And somewhere between practices and matches, strangers became neighbors.It's very cool.It's like a little melting pot.In New York's Times Square, Norwegian fans filled the streets with their now familiar Viking chant.Just one more way the tournament became more than soccer.

It became discovery, like southern barbecue, mac and cheese.

Mac and cheese here in the States is better than the UK, just a fact.

Even a pilgrimage to Bucky's.

I want to put these in my suitcase and fly them back to Scotland.

They found their way to baseball, marching into Fenway behind the sound of bagpipes.and inside, joining thousands of voices.Later, inside Boston pubs, fans from Scotland singing America's national anthem.Some visitors even discovered an unexpected love for ranch dressing.And Norway's goal -scoring star Erling Haaland returned home from Texas with perhaps the most unforgettable souvenir of all, a taxidermy raccoon peeking out of his carry -on.They came for 90 minutes on the pitch, but what they'll carry home won't just be memories of goals scored.

Something about that ranch dressing.Thanks so much for watching.David Muir back here tomorrow night.I'm Lindsay Davis in New York.Good night.

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