World News Podcast - February 21st, 2012

In tonight’s episode, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the 13,000 mark for the first time since May of 2008—before the financial crisis, but what does it mean for your savings? Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of Afghanistan, angry about an apparent burning of old copies of the Koran by the American military. ABC’s Jake Tapper explores just who the wealthy donors are that can now donate as much as they want to political organizations. It’s low pay and long hours at the factory in China where Apple builds its widely successful electronics, and now reports are raising more questions about the workers at these plants. Finally, ABC’s Dr. Richard Besser discusses a ground-breaking new study that says heart attacks are a leading cause of death among women, and not just men.



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World News Podcast - February 20th, 2011

In tonight’s episode, geopolitical tensions abroad are causing pain at the pump here at home. ABC’s Cecilia Vega explores the culprit, Iran, and just how high gas prices could go by the summer. Next, what do these rising prices mean for the political race? Republican GOP contender Rick Santorum is under fire for calling the President’s religion “phony theology.” ABC’s Clayton Sandell reports in depth on the recent, deadly avalanche in Washington State. Finally, a man in California decided to donate his kidney to a complete stranger, and the deed set off a chain of events that saved 30 lives.



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World News Podcast - February 17th 2012

In tonight’s podcast, a man set out across the nation’s capitol on what he believed was a suicide mission. Next the economy looks like it is rumbling back to life.  Then, democrats and Republicans put aside their differences to extend payroll tax cuts…And Chris Christie finds himself in the spotlight of gay marriage…ABC News learns that the government will crack down on a new weight loss pill and finally fourth graders were inspired by a popular book to take on Hollywood.



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World News Podcast - February 16th 2012

In tonight’s podcast, General Motors marks a huge milestone that came just two years after they emerged from bankruptcy… Next the underwear bomber was finally sentenced to life in prison for attempting to blow up a jetliner two years ago…ABC News learns about an airline pilot who was taken away from the controls of an aircraft, find out why…Rick Santorum also has his moment in Michigan against Mitt Romney…ABC’s Alex Marquardt reports from the border of Syria on the latest conditions, and lastly, young Americans are changing the look of our families with a big increase in interracial marriage.



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World News Podcast - February 15th 2012

In tonight's episode, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum battle it out in Michigan.  Nest, Iran signalled they are ready to resume talks about their nuclear program.  The federal government cracks down on the robocalls, saying enough is enough...Details emerge about Whitney Houston's funeral...and there is something in the skies of America that you would normally expect to see in Afghanistan..And lastly, there is more excitement on basketball superstar, Jeremy Lin and his latest success. 

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