On this special edition of World News Tonight, Steve Osunsami reports on the death of Fmr. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today at his Georgia home surrounded by family at age 100; David Muir reflects on Carter's life and legacy before, during, and after the White House; James Longman has the latest on the plane crash in South Korea that killed at least 179; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight.

Aaron Katersky reports as officials in New York remain on high alert, monitoring the New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square with drones, K-9 units and thousands of officers; Victor Oquendo has the latest on the crippling blackout in Puerto Rico that has left more than one million customers without power; Britt Clennett reports from South Korea where an eight-person team from the U.S., including members of the NTSB, FAA and Boeing, have joined South Korean investigators to search for the cause of the deadly Jeju Air jet crash; Mary Bruce shares the New Year's Eve celebrations and spectacular displays from around the globe; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight.