World News Podcast - September 2, 2013

Syrian President Bashar-Al-Assad remains defiant and says a regional war could be brewing if the U.S. strikes Syria. President Obama met with two Republican senators in advance of his pursuit for congressional approval on military action in Syria. Among those anxious about the upcoming decision are the many Syrian Americans living in the country. The nuclear power plant in Fukushima is giving off increased radiation levels. Two people died at a music festival in New York City after overdosing on a popular designer drug. 65-year-old Diana Nyad became the first person ever to complete a swim from Cuba to Key West without a shark cage. And, safaris can be a dangerous trip when the animals get rowdy. This and more on the World News podcast.

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World News Podcast - May 27th, 2013

Trouble for Royal Caribbean as one of their cruise ships catches fire overnight, forcing passengers in to lifeboats. A passenger aboard an Alaska Air flight tries to force open the emergency exit while in the air. Senator John McCain makes a secret trip to Syria as the U.S. wonders whether to arm the rebel forces. A Columbine-style bomb attack was thwarted in Oregon. More scandal at Rutgers University as allegations concerning the abusive nature of their new athletic director’s coaching career surface. And, on Memorial Day, President Obama takes time to remember those who sacrificed their life to keep America free. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - June 20th, 2011

In tonight's episode, ABC News explores the Supreme Court vote to dismiss the class-action sex discrimination suit against Wal-Mart. Arizona Senator John McCain is catching some heat after making comments that illegal immigrants crossing the border into the U.S. might have been responsible for starting some of the fires ravaging the southwest. ABC's John Berman takes a look at Texas governor Rick Perry, who is contemplating a GOP bid for the White House in 2012. And ABC's David Muir continues the "Made in America" series. 

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World News Podcast - April 22nd, 2011

In tonight's episode, gas prices continue to skyrocket - could we reach $6? Jim Avila takes a closer look. In an ABC Exclusive on Southwest Flight 812, Lisa Stark finds problems with rivet holes could have caused the plane to rip open midflight. More bloodshed in the Mideast - Martha Raddatz reports the latest on the protests in Syria, while Miguel Marquez follows John McCain's surprise trip to Libya.

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