News Emmys: ABC, Nat Geo Top 2026 Wins, Thanks to ‘World News Tonight’ and ‘Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller’
The 47th annual News Emmys saw ABC News and Nat Geo leading the wins, with ABC's 'World News Tonight' taking home the top prize for outstanding live news program. Nat Geo's 'Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller' won seven awards, marking a strong performance despite the show's conclusion. CNN also performed well, securing four awards including outstanding recorded news program.
- ▪ABC News won eight awards at the News Emmys, including outstanding live news program.
- ▪Nat Geo's 'Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller' won seven awards, leading all series.
- ▪CNN secured four awards, including outstanding recorded news program for 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.'
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Home TV News May 27, 2026 7:44pm PT News Emmys: ABC, Nat Geo Top 2026 Wins, Thanks to ‘World News Tonight’ and ‘Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller’ By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest Student Scholarship Winner Calls Out CBS at News Emmys: ‘The Recent Direction of the Outlet Stains the Legacy of Mike Wallace’ 1 hour ago ‘Mormon Wives’ Producer Jeff Jenkins on Who Will Return as Production Resumes, ‘O.C.’ Spinoff Concerns and Expanding His Company (EXCLUSIVE) 6 hours ago ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Seals Three-Year, First-Look TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios 10 hours ago See All ABC ABC News led the 47th annual News Emmys with eight wins, including the top prize for outstanding live news program — repeating last year’s victory for…
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