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 12th, 2014

New details on the death of Robin Williams at his home north of San Francisco have been released by authorities. Historic flooding throughout the metropolitan Detroit area has left thousands of homes flooded, and hundreds of cars stranded on roads. An about face by authorities in a Missouri suburb on the decision to name the officer involved in the shooting with an unarmed man. A raging debate over an untested, but promising experimental treatment for Ebola that’s been green-lit by the World Health Organization. And, ABC’s Barbara Walters with a look back at Robin Williams and his enduring friendship with the late actor Christopher Reeve. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 11th, 2014

The F.B.I says it’s taking a look at a police shooting in a St. Louis suburb that killed an 18-year-old, as authorities are calling for calm after violence and looting erupted during a vigil. Investigators are going over video frame by frame after a deadly accident involving one of the biggest racing stars behind the wheel. Political change is in the works in Iraq, as we learn more about the nightmare facing thousands of refugees trying to escape from Islamic militants. And, ABC”s Ginger Zee takes a dive with the sharks just in time for Shark Week. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - October 11th, 2013

A shakeup at the highest levels of the U.S. military. The government shutdown drags into Day 11, as talks continue over the debt ceiling. An intense manhunt continues for a high risk sex offender who slipped over the border from Canada. The secret that helped Captain Phillips survive Somali pirates. Tragedy at a zoo in Missouri, after a longtime zookeeper was killed by an elephant. And, ABC’s Diane Sawyer with miracles that led to the remarkable recovery of 16-year-old girl shot by the Taliban. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - May 30th, 2011

In tonight's episode, we bring you a report from the front lines in Afghanistan, as President Obama announces his next pick for the Army Joint Chiefs of staff. We check up on Sarah Palin's bus tour and try to get an answer if she's planning on making a run for office. We also have reports on Joplin, Missouri's newly homeless and the shortage of housing, adopting military dogs and one man's quest to ensure that the lone bugler will always play at soldier's funerals.

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