Evening newscasts showcase Singapore skyline

By Michael P. Hill June 11, 2018

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All three of the big three American evening newscasts originated live from Singapore for the North Korea Summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, with the city’s stunning skyline playing a prominent role in the visuals.

World News Tonight” anchor David Muir’s live shot location focused more on the city’s waterfront, though a much wider shot of the skyline was included in the show’s open.

ABC was also the only network to label its newscast Monday, June 11, 2018 as a “special edition.”

The network kicked off its coverage with a bold red stacked lower third.