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Entries in Debt Crisis (12)

Tuesday
Jul192011

World News Podcast - July 19th, 2011

In tonight's episode, a man tried to throw a pie in the face of News Corp head Rupert Murdoch during his testimony before British Parliament today. Will the media mogul and his heir be able to hold onto their multi-billion dollar empire? Can't beat the heat? You're not alone. Much of the United States is frying under oppressive heat so bad that you could cook a steak on a dashboard. Republicans and Democrats can't come to an agreement on fixing the deficit, and many Americans are fed up. ABC's Jonathan Karl took some of your complaints straight to Washington. Alzheimer's Disease has no cure, but scientists are trying to come up with ways to prevent the disease altogether. 

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Monday
Jul182011

World News Podcast - July 18th, 2011

Brutal heat is engulfing much of the United States, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Those who can't beat the heat are risking their lives. Worried about your stock portfolio as the goverment flirts with defaulting on its credit? Maybe you should invest in gold! The whistle blower that brought Britain's News of the World to it's knees was found dead, but foul play is not suspected. But what's in store for media mogul Rupert Murdoch when he's brought before British Parliament? And what U.S. city is the biggest retirement destination for baby boomers? Find out in this episode of the World News Podcast.

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Friday
Jul152011

World News Podcast - July 15th, 2011

In tonight's episode, News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch apologizes for Britain's News of the World scandal, but his media empire continues to suffer the consequences of it's actions. What's the worst case scenario for the U.S. economy in the event the government defaults on it's debts? ABC's Jake Tapper has the answers. And why can't Republicans and Democrats agree on raising the debt ceiling? Two jets collided on the ground at Boston-Logan Airport. And is the internet scrambling your memory?  

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Thursday
Jul142011

World News Podcast - July 14th, 2011

In tonight's episode, concerned Americans voice their frustration with the government, as Democrats and Republicans continue to argue over how to fix the country's debt crisis. Both sides met again today to discuss a resolution, but did they accomplish anything? ABC's Jake Tapper has the answer. The horrifying murder of a young boy in Brooklyn has many parents wondering about the safety of their children. ABC's Andrea Canning has some tips to keep your kids safe. And are you getting the best treatment possible at the doctor's office? ABC's Dr. Richard Besser has some suggestions to make sure that you do.

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Wednesday
Jul132011

World News Podcast - July 13th, 2011

In tonight's episode, ABC News asks the question, should obese children be taken away from their parents? One doctor at Harvard University thinks they should be.  How can you protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt? ABC's Jim Avila has the answer.  Check your phone bill. Are you being scammed? ABC's Linsey Davis has the details about a phone fraud costing consumers billions of dollars every year. Why did Jaycee Dugard's captors avoid arrest for 18 years while they kept her trapped in their backyard. And ABC continues it's "Made in America" series with a list of its favorite U.S. made products.

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