World News Podcast - February 7th, 2014

A hijacking scare raises new questions about Olympic security after a man claiming to have a bomb tries to take over a passenger plane in Ukraine to fly to Sochi. The Winter Olympics kick off with the opening ceremonies. New developments arise in the Florida movie theater shooting case with video of the altercation. The fallout continues after a top U.S. official drops a four-letter word while talking about the European Union. And ABC's Mara Schiavocampo on the funeral of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - February 6th, 2014

Much of the nation cleans up after a winter storm leaves thousands without power and creates dangerous conditions on roads. Airlines increase security on flights to Russia after threats of bombs in toothpaste tubes. Friends and family pay tribute to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Concerns rise over courses at the Olympics following numerous athlete injuries. The widow in the Florida movie theater shooting speaks out after a facing the alleged gunman in court. And ABC’s David Wright on pure breeds facing new competition at the Westminster Dog Show. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - February 1st, 2014

A former appointee to Chris Christie says the governor lied about what he knew about closing the George Washington Bridge. Questions are being raised in the nation’s capitol, after no firefighters responded to an elderly man who collapsed across the street from their firehouse. The tightest-ever security will be in place for Super Bowl 48 at MetLife stadium in New Jersey. And, ABC’s Kirit Radia with some of the special Olympic medals to be awarded in Sochi. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - January 30th, 2014

Amanda Knox is found guilty of murder by an Italian court. Atlanta officials and the National Guard are cleaning up after ice and snow paralyze the city. Find out how Sochi became the location for the Winter Olympics amid terror threats. Concerns are growing over children and their access to guns in American homes. A skydiver knocked unconscious in midair speaks about his experience. And a Super Bowl dream comes true for a young football fan. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - January 17th, 2014

California's governor declares a drought emergency as residents struggle with the state's driest year on record. Russian president Vladimir Putin speaks on his country's preparations for the Olympics. The former New Mexico police officer who shot at a minivan full of children breaks his silence on the moments that cost him his career. A new Surgeon General report adds to the list of diseases that can be caused by smoking. And ABC's David Muir on the 40th anniversary of the show Happy Days. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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