World News Podcast - March 7th, 2014

Tensions continue to rise in Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin says Russia cannot ignore calls for help inside the country. A mother is charged with attempted murder after driving a minivan full of children into the ocean. Job growth for February was better than expected with employers adding 175,000 new jobs, but the unemployment rate still inched up to 6.7 percent. Marijuana is causing concern on Colorado roads with more high drivers. And ABC’s Hamish Macdonald on Oscar Pistorius’ former girlfriend testifying against the former Olympian in his murder trial. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 6th, 2014

Concerns grow in Ukraine as violence continues on the ground and President Obama gives a new warning for Russian President Vladimir Putin. New developments in the case of a mother driving her minivan filled with children into the ocean. Olympian Oscar Pistorius has an emotional day in court as a witness gives testimony. A manhunt is on for a possible serial killer in the suburbs of Washington D.C. And ABC’s Clayton Sandell on a big forecast prediction from the nation’s top weather scientists. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 5th, 2014

Big changes are in store for the SAT test, making the essay portion optional and extending free test preparation to students. International talks continue over Russia as violent protests break out in Ukraine. Facebook and Instagram crack down on illegal guns sold online. Strangers save children from a mini van after their mother drives the vehicle into the ocean. Testimony continues in the murder trial involving Olympian Oscar Pistorius. And ABC's Byron Pitts on how one social worker is using music to help Alzheimer's patients. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 4th, 2014

The Prime Minister of Crimea has pledged his allegiance to his pro-Russian government, even as the U.S. calls on Russia to respect Ukrainian sovereignty. Oscar Pistorius’ neighbor described in court what she heard the night the Olympian known as “Blade Runner” shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The friendly skies got a little unfriendly when it comes to over-sized carry-ons, as United Airlines has announced a tough policy that will cost passengers money. And, ABC’s Linzie Janis with how you can turn that secret family recipe into big bucks for your family. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 3rd, 2014

Russian troops are settling in, after taking control of the Crimea region in Ukraine. A snow emergency shuts down the nation’s capital and stranded hundreds of drivers because of dangerous ice. The long-awaited trial of Oscar Pistorius, accused of shooting to death his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has begun in South Africa. Everyday things you own around the house can earn you thousands of dollars every month. And, ABC’s Nick Watt with the new star who stole the show at the Oscars. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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