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Entries in Afghanistan (33)

Tuesday
May272014

World News Podcast - May 27th, 2014

America’s longest war nears its end in Afghanistan, as President Obama reveals his plan to bring thousands of troops back home. Nigeria’s military claims it knows the location of hundreds of school girls kidnapped by militants nearly two months ago, but won’t say where out of security concerns. Millions of Americans found themselves hunkered down this past Memorial Day Weekend as severe thunderstorms battered most of the country. Easy ways to save big on prescription drugs and your doctor bills. And, ABC’s Steve Osunsami on the puppies on a mission to heal American troops returning home. This and more on the World News Podcast.

 

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Thursday
Apr242014

World News Podcast - April 24th, 2014

Three American doctors were killed in Afghanistan when the security guard hired to protect them opened fire at the hospital. The Centers for Disease Control is tracking several measles outbreaks across the country. New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended for using pine tar in a game against the Boston Red Sox. And, ABC’s Chief Business And Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis on the new government crackdown on electronic cigarettes. This and more on the World News Podcast.

 

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Saturday
Apr052014

World News Podcast - April 5th, 2014

Investigators are looking into another possible lead in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane after a report of a Chinese ship picking up underwater pulse signals. Families are reunited with survivors of the Fort Hood shooting. Men and women in Afghanistan line up for a historic vote with a massive turnout. Atlanta’s archbishop puts his million-dollar mansion on the market after criticisms of his lavish lifestyle. The recall of millions of cars and trucks raise concerns over models on used car lots. And ABC’s Linzie Janis on a hit-and-run on the ski slopes. This and more on the World News Podcast.

 

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Friday
Apr042014

World News Podcast - April 4th, 2014

New details emerge about what may have triggered the shooting at Fort Hood, and the family of a survivor speaks out on the moment the shooter opened fire. More extreme weather hits the country as millions of Americans face tornadoes and hail. The death of a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and wounding of another reporter calls attention to violence in Afghanistan. And ABC’s John Donvan on the Phantom of the Opera’s new leading man.This and more on the World News Podcast.

 

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Thursday
Feb132014

World News Podcast - February 13th, 2014

Millions of Americans are hit by a severe winter storm, many without power and others abandoning their cars in the middle of frozen roads. Thousands of flights are grounded due to snow storms stretching across the country. Afghanistan releases 65 prisoners despite objections from the United States. General Motors recalls cars after an ignition switch problem. Comcast proposes a deal to buy Time Warner. And ABC's Ron Claiborne on the Valentine's Day panic amid the extreme winter weather. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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