ABC's 'World News Tonight' anchor David Muir will receive the 2025 Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award from Temple University, where he will also participate in a student conversation event. 6abc reporter and Temple alumna Beccah Hendrickson will be honored with the Rising Star award at the same ceremony. Muir and Hendrickson are recognized for their contributions to media and journalism. In a separate feature, Kelly Ripa and David Muir's longstanding friendship is highlighted, illustrating their close bond that extends beyond professional life to family vacations and mutual support. Ripa has praised Muir publicly, and they share personal moments, including holiday gatherings and future plans, such as the idea of running a doggy daycare together. Meanwhile, in community news, senior football players at Sun Valley High School in Aston, Pennsylvania, paid tribute to influential teachers by giving them jerseys before homecoming, a heartfelt gesture showcased on ABC's 'World News Tonight.' The teachers expressed gratitude, recognizing their impact on students’ lives. The news also covers ongoing local and national issues, including a murder suspect charged in the Kada Scott case, a deadly hit-and-run, arson sentenced for a firefighter’s death, a fatal crash involving teens on the NJ Turnpike, and the risk of nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians losing SNAP benefits. Additional stories include the search for a body in a NJ murder, police uncovering DNA in a Louvre heist, and a pharmacy fined for illegal weight-loss drug operations. These reports highlight significant legal and criminal developments.