World News Podcast - March 19th, 2013

The roommate of the would-be gunman at University of Central Florida talks with ABC’s Matt Gutman about his quick thinking that saved numerous lives, including his own.   Tragedy on American soil leaves seven marines dead and 7 others injured.  Just what went wrong during a training exercise in the Nevada desert?  And are your kids a distraction in the car? A new study could be a wake-up call for parents on the road. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 18th, 2013

A shooting at the University of Central Florida was averted when police discovered guns and explosives in a student's room. The new pope sits down with the president of Argentina. And, a new study shows sixty percent of cancer screenings for breast cancers were false positives meaning no cancer. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 15th, 2013

The United States is bolstering its missile defense on the West Coast by nearly fifty percent because of the threat posed by North Korea. It seems like recurring nightmare, another Carnival cruise ship suddenly lost power and the company cannot figure out why. A six year old fell into a raging river in South Dakota. He survived, but the two people who jumped in to save him vanished underwater. A high profile Republican Senator is making headlines after reversing his stance on gay marriage. And, ABC’s David Muir with one obituary that thousands of Americans are calling the best ever. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 14th, 2013

Pope Francis began his first full day as leader of the Catholic Church, today.  What plans does he have for the church and how will he lead the billion Catholics around the world?  ABC’s Matt Gutman travelled to Argentina to trace the humble beginnings of Jorge Borgoglio –now known as Pope Francis--and the influence he had on the people in Buenos Aires.  TSA Chief John Pistole testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee about allowing small knives on planes, but there is a growing opposition.  And amazingly a skydiver survives a thirty foot drop only to suffer some bruising. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - March 13th, 2013

The 266^th Successor of Peter has been chosen.  Jorge Maria Bergoglio took the name Francis as he became the first Jesuit and Latin American to become Pope.  Diane Sawyer and the team were in Rome, covering the momentous event.   ABC’s Josh Elliot details the excitement from St. Peter Square.  Cardinal Edward Egan give insight on the man who would become Pope Francis.  And ABC’s Diane Sawyer goes behind the scenes of the Papal residence.  This and more on the World News Podcast.

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