World News Podcast - August 25th, 2014

An emotional day of mourning in Ferguson, Missouri, as thousands attended the funeral for Michael Brown. American journalist Theo Curtis is now free, after being held hostage for two years by a Syrian terrorist group. Now his mother is speaking out to ABC News. The cleanup is underway in the Napa Valley, after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake early Sunday morning. A man and his dog are lucky to be alive after being attack by a mother bear and her cubs in the woods of West Virginia. And, ABC’s Linsey Davis with the extra fees being added onto your hotel room bill. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 20th, 2014

A heartbreaking message from the family of American journalist James Foley, who was savagely executed by the Islamic Militant Group ISIS. Brave rescues in the raging floodwaters of Arizona as people became trapped in their homes and cars. Attorney General Eric Holder is in Ferguson, Missouri, to oversee the federal investigation into the police shooting of Michael Brown, as local prosecutors are now presenting evidence to a grand jury in St. Louis County. A high speed police chase ended with a fierce crash, just inches from customers sitting outside a café. And, ABC’s Gio Benitez with the dominating young girl who has become a little league sensation. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 19th, 2014

A disturbing video posted online appears to show the beheading of American journalist James Foley who was kidnapped covering the Syrian conflict in 2012. A massive wildfire in California has forced thousands of people from their homes, and is coming dangerous close to 30,000 gallons of propane. New chaos in the streets of the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, as dozens were once again arrested as tear gas once filled the air. Two teenagers in California has been accused of plotting an all-out assault days before the start of high school. And, ABC’s Paula Faris with how to plan your last minute summer vacation practically for free. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 18th, 2014

While the police in suburban St. Louis were criticized for a militaristic response to the demonstrations in Ferguson, the National Guard is reporting for duty. Texas governor Rick Perry is fighting back after he was charged with abuse of power. A quick-thinking truck driver jumped to the rescue, after a grandmother and baby girl became trapped inside their burning car. Authorities in Paris are investigating the robbery of a wealthy Saudi prince. And, ABC’s Linsey Davis with the Robin Williams’ final acts of kindness to complete strangers. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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