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ELIZABETH VARGAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Die at the hands of a violent criminal who was awaiting trial. Instead of jail, he was confined to his home wearing an ankle bracelet, something meant to deter crime. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ADRIENNE BANKERT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now, while the President may be celebrating a legislative win, there are darker developments to contend with for the White House. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. And it's great to have you with us here on a Friday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next tonight, the Russia investigation and former national security adviser Michael Flynn. A major signal tonight, could he be ready to cooperate with the special counsel Robert Mueller? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. And we begin here tonight with an ABC News exclusive. The American mother and her family held captive by the Taliban. She has a harrowing story to tell. The beatings, the sexual assault, the three children born in captivity. And how her husband reacts when we ask, why bring your pregnant wife on a trip to Afghanistan in the first place? Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next here to an ABC News exclusive tonight. The American mother and her family held captive by the Taliban for years. In her first television interview, describing brutal conditions of their captivity, the extraordinary steps they took to protect their children, and how their children are now adjusting to freedom. ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross tonight also asking the question, what were they doing in Afghanistan when they were captured? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back with an ABC News investigation into one of the nation's largest real estate rental companies with tens of thousands of homes across the country. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next, an ABC News investigation tonight with our stations across the country into a giant real estate rental company, Starwood Waypoint, co-founded by a billionaire friend of President Trump. Tens of thousands of families live in those property, paying rent. But the company is now dogged by complaints of shoddy maintenance and an aggressive eviction policy. ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, and George, there are also new developments now in the Russia investigation. This morning we are learning more about why former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos lied to the FBI about his Russia contacts. His motive a mystery until now. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross is here with those new details. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And when it comes to the Russia investigation, tonight, new reporting here, the Trump campaign adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, now we're learning his explanation for lying. Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We move on tonight next to the Russia investigation. And tonight, we've learned the special counsel's probe now reaching deep into the West Wing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And, George, also this morning, we are learning new details about that deadly terror attack here in New York City. Overnight people gathered for a special vigil and march to remember the victims. And now we have dramatic new video showing what happened right after the attacker was taken down by police. We're also learning about a phone call he made right before the rampage. And our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross is here with these new details. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yes. This morning we also have details on that deadly terror attack here in New York City. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Meantime, tonight, Attorney General Jeff Sessions under fire this evening, facing questions about what he said under oath about his time on the Trump campaign and any discussion involving the Russians. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And our thoughts are with all the families. Okay, Gio, thanks very much. New details also emerging about the attacker. 29 years old from Uzbekistan, moved to the US in 2010. Lived most recently in New Jersey. Early this morning the FBI escorted a group of women and children outside of his home. And our chief investigative correspondent, Brian Ross, is here with what we know right now. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next tonight, new reporting on the deadly truck attack here in New York City. And this new image tonight. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And this evening, we have new reporting here on just how long the suspect was planning this attack, his reconnaissance and, as you heard, actually visiting the path. Was he radicalized after he came to the US? Tonight, what he revealed from his hospital bed and how many others did he help get here? Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) More now on George Papadopoulos, the Trump campaign adviser who pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russians during the campaign. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we do have exclusive reporting right here tonight on the suspect. That new image just emerging and what appears to be a chillingly familiar plot, a vehicle used as a deadly weapon. We know ISIS has called upon followers to attack in this way. And ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross on the suspect who rented this pickup truck from Home Depot. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ELIZABETH VARGAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I'm Elizabeth Vargas. (Off-camera) And I'm David Muir and this is "20/20." Here now, Matt Gutman. DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, Robin. We have new details now on that ambush that left four American soldiers dead in Niger. Officials now say the special forces unit was gathering intelligence on a top terror target, may have been set up in a sneak attack. They're looking at a new video for clues. And our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross, here with the details. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next here to that controversial dossier prepared as opposition research on then-candidate Donald Trump, alleging connections between the Trump campaign and Russia. It's believed that firm was first hired by a Republican opponent, and then the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee funded it from there. So, tonight, we now know who funded it. But some lawmakers say the bigger question remains, how much of it is true? Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And next tonight here, to new video obtained by ABC News and new reporting tonight. Who ambushed and killed those four Special Ops soldiers? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It was Monday in the Rose Garden when the President was asked about the deaths of four US servicemen, part of a Green Beret team, all Special Ops, killed in an ambush in Niger. Twelve days had already gone by with no comment from the President. It was then the President talked about those solemn phone calls. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next here this evening, if you thought the Russians and their involvement ended with the election, authorities tonight say, not so fast, that they are still hard at work. In fact, this evening, a new report about Russia's efforts to stir up racial conflict right now inside the United States. Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening, and we begin here tonight with our ABC News exclusive interview with Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who spent five years as a captive of the Taliban in Afghanistan and was called a traitor by then presidential candidate Donald Trump. Tonight, why he thinks he couldn't get a fair trial and now could go to prison for the rest of his life. Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to that ABC News exclusive. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is talking to cameras for the first time since being released by the Taliban, after he was captured walking off a combat outpost in Afghanistan. That was eight years ago. Well this morning he is expected to plead guilty to charges of desertion and endangering his fellow soldiers at Ft. Bragg. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross is here with much more on all of this. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to the American mother and her family finally free after five years in captivity in Afghanistan. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next tonight here, to the interview. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, pleading guilty before a military judge today. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we do wanna turn now to a developing story overnight. The American mother and her family held hostage by the Taliban for five years. They landed in Canada. They're now sharing horror stories. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, Victor, thanks very much. We have new developments now in the rescue of that American mother and her family held hostage by the Taliban for five years. They have now left Pakistan. And our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross has an exclusive interview with her parents. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Just brutal. Okay, Linsey, thanks very much. We have new details now about last week's mass shooting in Las Vegas as we learn more about how the gunman got that arsenal into his hotel room. His girlfriend and brother are facing new scrutiny. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross here with the latest. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back home, there are new developments this morning in the Las Vegas shooting. One victim has now filed the first lawsuit against the hotel as more questions whether the gunman could have been stopped. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next here to the sudden release of a family kidnapped by the Taliban, an American mother, her husband and her three young children. And we've just learned tonight that they are heading back, but not to the US. Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next here to dramatic new details from the massacre in Las Vegas. An audio recording of a hotel maintenance worker calling for help, after arriving on the 32nd floor of that hotel, where a security guard had been shot through that hotel door. You can hear the gunfire during that call for help. And here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next here tonight to that new timeline in the Las Vegas attack. The sheriff now revealing that the gunman shot the security guard outside his door at least six minutes before he began to fire on concert-goers, not after the massacre, as first thought. Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Steve, thanks so much. We're turning now to the new developments in the Las Vegas shooting. Overnight thousands gathered at a vigil for Charleston Hartfield, an off-duty police officer who died saving lives at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. And this morning we're now learning more about the gunman, Stephen Paddock. Investigators trying to determine if he was scouting targets in Boston and Chicago, and they're also uncovering more about his secret life. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross is here with all of those details. Good morning, Brian. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we are also now hearing from the shooter's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, who was questioned by investigators for hours. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And also tonight, what was written on a note found in the gunman's hotel room as we also learned just how much the gunman made in those casinos in the days before the attack and the millions he made in just one year. Here's ABC's chief investigative Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) The other major headline involves the girlfriend, now questioned by the FBI, back here in the US. What Marilou Danley says when asked if she knew anything. And tonight, ABC News obtaining a check, what they paid cash for in the weeks before and how the salesperson described the couple. Here's ABC's chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHRIS CONNELLY (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) It's relaxation central, there's this kind of legacy of Las Vegas as being a place where something secret happens, maybe you go on your own, but Las Vegas is also the place where people go in groups to have a wonderful time. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) His girlfriend just landed back in the US overnight. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross is here with the details and Brian, investigators think she could know more than any other individual. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, Robin, thanks. As we've said the gunman's girlfriend, Marilou Danley. was met by FBI agents when she landed in Los Angeles last night from the Philippines, and we have some new images now from her time in the Philippines. You see them right there. Of course, investigators want to know from her whether she had any warning about this at all. She is a person of interest in the case. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross here with more. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are learning new details about the gunman, but his motive remains a mystery. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]