Perspective Podcast - October 3, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Aboard An ISIS Strikes Aircraft Carrier
Here in London, Parliament recently approved air strikes in Iraq as the British joined the worldwide fight against the terror group ISIS. We're giving you an all-access pass to one of the aircraft carriers from which those military planes are taking off. ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz has the story aboard the USS George H.W Bush:
Ebola In America
Ebola in America. This week, a Texas hospital became the first to diagnose a case of the deadly virus inside the U.S. But overseas in Liberia, Ebola is widespread and there's a worldwide effort underway to try contain it. ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser traveled to Liberia to see if any progress is being made:
Inside The Volcano
This week, Japan's Mount Ontake erupted, covering hikers in waves of suffocating ash, killing at least 36. So why would anyone want to visit a volcano on purpose? You're about to hear the story of a group of people who do just that - going inside the ring of fire, risking their lives to see these volcanoes in action. ABC's Gloria Riviera tagged along for the journey:
"Slenderman" Stabbing: What Really Happened
It was the crime that shocked parents around the country. A 12-year-old girl from Wisconsin, stabbed 19 times by her two friends, who were reportedly trying to impress a fictional online character. Miraculously, that young girl survived, and for the first time, her parents are telling the story of exactly what happened. ABC News World News Tonight anchor David Muir has the story:
NFL & Taxes
The NFL has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for its handling of domestic violence issues, but Sen. Tom Coburn is keeping the spotlight on another pressing issue - taxes. That's because the league doesn't pay any taxes on its revenue - at all...and Coburn says that's a problem for the rest of us. ABC Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny asked him if there's any solution:
Weight Loss Hypnosis
There are plenty of ways to lose weight. People have turned to dieting, exercise and even surgery to drop the pounds. But what if you could do it without really doing anything? A new trend shows it might be all in your head….ABC's Juju Chang explains:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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