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BYRON PITTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. Thank you for joining us. It seems like everywhere we turn, people are slimming down from popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. But for some, increasing costs and decreasing availability has them turning to alternatives like neighborhood med spas. But are they the answer, and are they safe? Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Tonight, we're also following chilling new details about the suspect in the deadly ambush of police officers in Fargo, North Dakota. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're following new and explosive details about the suspect accused of a deadly ambush against police in Fargo, North Dakota. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi takes a look at how officials say the alleged gunman may have been planning something even bigger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. Matt, George, thank you for your history lesson as well. We turn now to mortgage rates, they have been climbing now back to their highest level since November. And Mona Kosar Abdi is tracking the very latest numbers, and what it means for potential homebuyers. Good morning, Mona. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Morgan, thank you. Now to a major headline in college sports. Northwestern University is under fire over alleged hazing acts in the football program. The head coach was suspended for two weeks without pay, but now may face additional penalties. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to US women's soccer legend Megan Rapinoe announcing her plans to retire after a stellar career, winning Olympic gold in two World Cups. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi has the details. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are going to start this half hour here with a North Carolina amusement park working on fixing the alarming crack on its roller coaster ride. You see it right there. It was spotted by a concerned dad. The ride shut down and this morning, we have new details. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi is in Coney Island, New York with more on this. Mona, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next, tonight, the urgent manhunt for a murder suspect who escaped from jail in Pennsylvania. The dangerous fugitive is accused of multiple violent attacks. Authorities describe how he got free and where the guards were at the time. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening, everyone. I'm Linsey Davis, in for David. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back here at home, authorities in Florida have released new body camera video of the neighbor charged with shooting and killing a mother of five, firing a single shot through her own door. A video shows deputies responding to numerous calls leading up to the deadly confrontation. What she told them about Owens and her children. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But first, let's get right to that breaking news from overnight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, awful news we're following here. At least five people were killed in another mass shooting, this time in Philadelphia, after a gunman armed with an AR-15 and wearing tactical gear open fire. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In the meantime, we do move onto the other news this Monday night. And this evening, the storms sweeping through the east. Severe storms really from the Carolinas right up through New York and New England. The deadly tornado outbreak with this. In fact, 60 million Americans on alert at this hour. The trail of damage already. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JUJU CHANG (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Our thanks to James. Turning now to a college student and her heartbreaking battle with cancer. Detailing her day-to-day struggles on TikTok, collecting tens of thousands of dollars in donations from strangers moved by her plight and looking to help. But was it the ultimate con? Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Turning now to the emotional farewell for an 8-year-old girl who died while in custody of the US Border Patrol. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) This morning, an accused man, a 19-year-old accused of posting anti-Semitic material and sending messages threatening a mass shooting is waking up behind bars. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi is here with the details. And, Mona, the FBI says this man was heavily armed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we do start this half-hour with the NBA taking action against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after he was captured on video showing a gun for the second time. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi has the details. Mona, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to a story of determination and dedication. A teen who made his way to middle school graduation despite a major challenge. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi is here with the details. Mona, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Elwyn, thank you. Now to that developing headline out of Indianapolis. A terrifying scene unfolding in the middle of the Indy 500 when a tire flew off of a racecar over the fence, soaring right over the packed crowd. Mona Kosar Abdi has the story. So, Mona, what happened here. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MONA KOSAR ABDI (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with our "GMA" Buzz Pick and the perfect page turner for this holiday weekend. It's called "Social Engagement" by number one "New York Times" best-selling author Avery Carpenter. And here's Avery with more. Good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ACTOR (MALE) He's a human. Sing it, Whit. GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MONA KOSAR ABDI (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to what we're learning about potentially promising advance in the deduction and treatment of breast cancer using artificial intelligence. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) Good morning, America. It's our second hour. Record-setting rush. With millions of Americans on the move this Memorial Day weekend taking to the roads and skies in pre-pandemic numbers, what to know before you head out the door. WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MONA KOSAR ABDI (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) That is right. But, Will, I'm not going to leave you alone just yet. While we're talking about music, you saw one of the biggest artists, your favorite artist on the planet, Taylor Swift, of course. You did not get the glitter out of your hair first of all. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MONA KOSAR ABDI (ABC NEWS) Oh, snap. Welcome back to "Gma" on this Saturday morning. Overnight, Taylor Swift dropping the video for her new remix of "Karma," that's right, featuring Ice Spice. Swift surprising the crowd at her sold out concert at New Jersey's MetLife stadium by not only showing them the video, but also bringing out the Bronx born rapper to perform the song live. Fun fact, it was actually Whit that got me onto Ice Spice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're back now with the latest in the string of encounters with sharks. A 15-year-old girl is recovering this morning after she was bitten off the Jersey shore. Mona Kosar Abdi is in Belmar, New Jersey with that story for us. Good morning, Mona. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to an ABC News exclusive, Jordan Neely's family speaking out as loved ones packed a Harlem church to pay tribute. Neely's death on the New York City subway has sparked a national conversation mental illness and public safety. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi joins us now with more. Mona, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're going to turn now to the 13-year-old girl who fought off a shark at a Florida beach when it started biting her. Mona Kosar Abdi has her story. Good morning, Mona. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Lachelle Jordan now speaking out. The Cleveland EMT missing for days until she turned up barefoot and in torn clothing 3 miles from where she was last seen. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We do start this half hour with a teenager showing incredible bravery when she was bitten by a shark, fighting off the predator that kept on coming back, now talking about it only on "GMA." Mona Kosa Abdi joins us now with more on this story. Mona, what an incredible story she has. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Turning now to what could be new clues in the disappearance of a young black man in Mississippi who claimed he was being targeted by white men in the county where he worked. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi is here with more on what his family is now saying. Mona, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Mireya, thank you. Now to growing tensions in New York City over the death of a subway rider. Protesters swarming the subway station, disrupting service, demanding justice for Jordan Neely ,who died after allegedly threatening passengers and being placed in a choke hold by a fellow rider. And we want to warn you some of this video maybe disturbing. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the latest on that deadly chokehold on a New York City subway. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back here in New York, the Marine veteran who restrained a homeless man in a deadly chokehold on the subway is defending his actions saying, he never intended to harm Jordan Neely, who was pronounced dead at the hospital. Protests today in lower Manhattan demanding justice. A grand jury is expected to be in reviewing the case early next week. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JUJU CHANG (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Thanks for joining us. We begin tonight with drugs like Ozempic that were FDA approved to treat people with diabetes. But new data suggests this type of drug like Mounjaro, can also help patients lose weight, and pharmaceutical companies are pushing for approval for weight loss. But the drugs are not without some controversy and side effects. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now, to another fight breaking out on an airplane when a man punched a flight attendant, then made a break for the emergency exit. Mona Kosar Abdi has that story for us. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, let's start this half hour though with the verdict for a mommy blogger who falsely accused a couple of trying to kidnap her children. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Turning now to the deadly inferno on a busy stretch of I-95 in Connecticut closing the highway in both directions for a time. A fuel tanker rolling over on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton. Fire spreading to buildings below. The driver did not survive. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi on the scene tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now, to the terrifying moment for passengers on a flight about to take off as fire breaks out on a wing. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi has the incredible video. Mona, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And the busy I-95 corridor here in the northeast also slowed this morning by a massive tanker truck explosion. Just look at that. The crash killing one person and severing the southbound lanes of a major bridge. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi has more on that. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we're back now on "gma" with Tom Brady taking aim at artificial intelligence, threatening to sue comedians after they used AI to impersonate him, and he's not the only one pushing back against the new technology. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi is back here with more. Mona, good morning, again. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Lots of concern for them obviously. Zohreen, thank you. A 21 year old Tennessee Air National Guardsman is under arrest tonight charged with a applying to be a hit man. Officials say that he applied on a spoof site called rentahitman.com, and was taken into custody after allegedly taking money from an undercover agent for a fictitious hit. Here's ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, to the NBA playoffs now and the big moments overnight. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi is here to keep us up to date on round one. Hey, Mona. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the move to ban TikTok. Both houses of Montana State Legislature voting in favor of outlying the app over concern about personal data security. The bill now on its way to the Governor for his signature. And ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi has more. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]