ABC News Leads Winners at 47th News Emmys
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ABC News won eight awards, including Outstanding Live News Program, at the 47th annual News Emmys. National Geographic's 'Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller' series won seven awards, and Al Jazeera's 'Fault Lines' won three. The awards recognized news and documentary programs that premiered in 2025.
Facts First
- ABC News won eight News Emmys, including Outstanding Live News Program for 'ABC World News Tonight With David Muir'.
- National Geographic won seven awards, all for the series 'Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller'.
- Al Jazeera International's 'Fault Lines' won three awards, including Outstanding War or Violent Conflict Coverage.
- CNN won four awards, including Outstanding Recorded News Program for 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper'.
- The awards were selected from more than 2,000 submissions of programs that premiered in 2025.
What Happened
The 47th annual News Emmys were held at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York. The awards were divided into news and documentary categories, with the news categories hosted by Amber Ruffin on Wednesday, May 27. The documentary categories are scheduled to be hosted by Michael Ian Black on Thursday, May 28. More than 900 peer professionals selected the nominees from over 2,000 submissions of programs that originally premiered during 2025.
Why this Matters to You
The awards highlight the year's most impactful journalism, which may have informed your understanding of major events. Winning coverage spanned critical topics you likely encountered, including the war in Gaza, climate and environmental issues, and significant investigative reports. The recognition of emerging journalists and Spanish-language programming points to a broadening field of news sources you can turn to for diverse perspectives.
What's Next
The documentary categories of the News & Documentary Emmys are scheduled to be presented on Thursday, May 28. The awards may bring increased attention and viewership to the winning programs and series, making them easier for you to find and watch.