World News Podcast - March 16th, 2012

In tonight's podcast, ABC News has learned the identity of the U.S. soldier who allegedly shot 16 Afghan civilians.  But first, ABC's Ginger Zee speaks with some of the survivors of a rare tornado that struck in the Detroit suburbs.  Then the verdict is in for the Rutgers webcam trial that has captivated the nation for months.  Hear from one of the jurors.  Next, find out why George Clooney was put in cuffs.  Then find out whether or not you can taste the difference between meat with and without Pink Slime.  Also, ABC's Ryan Owens explains why you should inspect a carnival ride before your child rides it.  Finally, meet the youngest contestant ever in the National Spelling Bee.

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World News Podcast - March 15th, 2012

In tonight's podcast, there could finally be relief on the way for those high gas prices.  Find out which state you should keep an eye on.  Next, meet a 14-year-old who's now a homeowner, and find out why economists are saying she's not far off.  Also, find out who made a surprise cameo in President Obama's new campaign movie.  After that, ABC's Martha Raddatz provides new details on the the turmoil in Afghanistan.  Then ABC's David Kerley has an update on pink slime in your dinner.  Finally, have you heard about the Uggie scandal?

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World News Podcast - March 14th, 2012

In tonight's podcast, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has a near miss while landing in Afghanistan.  Next, southern voters sent Mitt Romney a clear message as they voted for Rick Santorum.  Also, find out why airline prices are skyrocketing.  It doesn't have as much to do with gas prices as you might think.  Next, a former Goldmen Sachs employee hands in his letter of resignation to the New York Times.  Following that story, ABC's Mark Greenblat investigates which states are the worst offenders of unemployment fraud.  Finally, some dads are upset over a diaper ad.

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World News Podcast - February 21st, 2012

In tonight’s episode, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the 13,000 mark for the first time since May of 2008—before the financial crisis, but what does it mean for your savings? Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of Afghanistan, angry about an apparent burning of old copies of the Koran by the American military. ABC’s Jake Tapper explores just who the wealthy donors are that can now donate as much as they want to political organizations. It’s low pay and long hours at the factory in China where Apple builds its widely successful electronics, and now reports are raising more questions about the workers at these plants. Finally, ABC’s Dr. Richard Besser discusses a ground-breaking new study that says heart attacks are a leading cause of death among women, and not just men.



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World News Podcast - June 28th, 2011

In tonight's episode, ABC's Nick Schifrin is at the scene of a terror attack on a hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan. The results of a thirty year long mammogram study indicate that if screened regularly, 30 percent fewer women would die of breast cancer. A veritable logjam of politicians made rounds through Iowa as the GOP presidential primary race continues to to pick up momentum. And do red light cameras cause more accidents than they prevent? ABC's Jim Avila weighs the pros and cons of the controversial camera. 

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