Opinion: Latest Reports from ABC News ‘Nightline’

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Here are the latest reports from ABC News ‘Nightline’.

Rikers Island Surveillance Videos Depict Inmate Abuse Allegations
Security videos show past cases of abuse; officials said ‘culture of violence’ sparked need for widespread reform.

Prisoners’ Rights Project Evaluates Rikers Island Reforms
Prisoners’ Rights Project’s evaluation of Rikers’ progress on reforms.

Rikers Island Commissioner on Mission to Save Jail
Joseph Ponte decided to gamble on big changes for the staff – and inmates – that he believes will stop the cycle of violence.

The Hottest New Wedding Trend Is…Technology
If you’re planning a wedding, forget the something old and something blue. This year, it’s all about the something new.

EgyptAir Wreckage Found Near Greek Island, Officials Say
EgyptAir flight disappeared from radar with 66 aboard.

Jailed Rikers Inmate: ‘I Just Want My Day in Court’
50-year-old Greg Ferguson sees evolution at Rikers as he awaits sentencing on an attempted murder charge.

What We Know About Missing EgyptAir Flight 804
Details about how the flight went missing are limited at this time.

Inside a US Men’s Gymnastics Team Training Session
These athletes have been making the Internet swoon with their Instagram posts.

1 of Chibok Girls Kidnapped by Boko Haram Found
One of the missing Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria has been found, ABC News has confirmed.

Rikers Officer Describes What a Day Is Like at the Jail
“It takes a special person to do this job,” Officer Graham said.

Celine Dion Is ‘at Peace’ 4 Months After Husband’s Death
The singer’s husband and manager died of throat cancer in January.

In El Salvador, Gang Violence Becomes a Way of Life
Gang violence has turned the small South American country of El Salvador, roughly 1,500 miles south of the United States border, into the murder capital of the world.

BYU Students Say Honor Code Made Them Afraid to Report Sexual Assaults
Some BYU students say the university’s Honor Code can shame some rape survivors into silence and they are deciding to going public with their stories of sexual assault.

Meet the Female Peshmerga Fighters Taking on ISIS
According to these troops, the fighters ISIS fears the most wear lipstick.

‘Blind’ Man Caught Driving, Committing Disability Fraud
John Caltabiano is now facing prison time for claiming he lost his sight.

Why This Invictus Winner Gave Back Her Gold Medal to Prince Harry
Team USA swimmer Elizabeth Marks asked Prince Harry to take back the 4th gold medal she won at the Invictus Games today in an act of gratitude.

RuPaul on Why He and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Can Never Go Mainstream
“Drag is the antithesis of the matrix,” RuPaul said.

Queen Elizabeth II: Chinese Officials Were ‘Very Rude’
“They were very rude to the ambassador,” the queen said.

Social Media Manipulation is Most Common Form of Sextortion: Study
Brookings Institute studied 78 prosecuted cases of sextortion for its report.

16-Year-Old High School Dropout Is CEO of His Own Tech Company
Ben Pasternak is the creator and CEO of Flogg, an app that allows users to buy and sell within their social network.

Meghan Trainor Shares New, Un-Retouched Video for ‘Me Too’
Pop singer Meghan Trainor pulls new single ‘Me Too’ video down moments after release due to Photoshop fail.

Marry Prince Harry: Charm School Shares Etiquette Tips for Wannabe Princesses
Learn how to snag the world’s most eligible royal bachelor.

Story Behind Tornado Captured on Video Tearing Across Colorado
Two storm chasers were in for quite a surprise this weekend when they came upon a tornado tearing across Wray, Colorado.

Injured Vet Talks Transformation Amid Invictus Games
“I’ve evolved. I’m stronger, more confident,” he told ABC News’ Bob Woodruff.

Facebook Denies Suppressing Conservative News
Company said it has “rigorous guidelines” in place to ensure neutrality.

8 Injured When JetBlue Flight From San Juan Hits Turbulence
Officials say at least eight passengers were injured during a JetBlue flight experienced turbulence while flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Orlando International Airport

President Bush Hopes Invictus Games Put Wounded Vets in Spotlight
This year’s Games run from May 8-12 in Orlando, Florida.

Tornado Turns Couple’s Prom Into Epic Photo Op
Charlie Bator and Ali Marintzer didn’t let a tornado stop their photo session.

Lil’ Kim Photos Spark Debate Over Women of Color’s Pressure to Meet Beauty Standards
Lil’ Kim’s new lighter skin and blonde hair look is making waves in the American beauty scene.

Siblings Abandoned as Babies by Same Mom Meet for 1st Time
A woman’s search for her biological parents led to finding a brother and sister.

Mom on Why She Abandoned 3 Babies at Birth 3 Times
“20/20” helped Joann Hauser meet her three children for the first time.

Trump’s Efforts to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Backfire
The Republican inevitable nominee tried to celebrate Cinco de Mayo; it backfired.

Teens Stage Elaborate ‘Promposals’ to Score Dates, Social Media ‘Likes’
For high schoolers, it’s the ultimate public display of affection: The Promposal.

Extreme Weight Loss Linked to Slower Metabolism, Study Finds
Study could explain why it’s so hard to keep the weight off.

‘Biggest Loser’ Winner Said Regaining Weight Felt ‘Shameful’
Danny Cahill talked about the difficulty in keeping weight off.

33 Rescued Circus Lions Airlifted to South African Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a paradise for the lions who’ve survived deplorable conditions.

Meet the People Prepping Celebrities for the Met Gala
Get Rose Byrne, Lady Gaga and Brie Larson’s style secrets.

Woman Allegedly Chases Convicted Voyeur Out of Target Store
The woman spotted the convicted voyeur in the swimsuit aisle.

Snapchat’s ‘Dr. Miami’ Records Surgeries Live in Operating Room
Dr. Michael Salzhauer’s patients allow him to record their surgeries on Snapchat.

These Hunks Are Vying to Be the Next Romance Novel Cover Model
Attendees of the Romantic Times Book Lovers’ Convention Swoon in Sin City.

Acting Coach Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl
Cameron Thor was convicted on one count of performing a lewd act on a minor.

‘Thelma & Louise’ 25th Reunion with Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since we first met “Thelma and Louise” — arguably the first “BFFs” there ever were.

Reporter’s Notebook: In Boko Haram Territory, Where Girls Become Suicide Bombers
Our goal was to get at two simple questions: What’s happened to the missing Chibok school girls, and where are we in the battle against their kidnappers.

GOP Primary Results: Trump Projected to Sweep All 5 States
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware and Maryland voted today.

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