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 18th, 2014

While the police in suburban St. Louis were criticized for a militaristic response to the demonstrations in Ferguson, the National Guard is reporting for duty. Texas governor Rick Perry is fighting back after he was charged with abuse of power. A quick-thinking truck driver jumped to the rescue, after a grandmother and baby girl became trapped inside their burning car. Authorities in Paris are investigating the robbery of a wealthy Saudi prince. And, ABC’s Linsey Davis with the Robin Williams’ final acts of kindness to complete strangers. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 15th, 2014

Ferguson Missouri police release the name of the police officer involved in the shooting of an unarmed teen, along with a surveillance tape that’s causing outrage. Severe storms hitting in parts of the country and they are heading east. The kidnapped Amish girls are returned home by a hero. Pope Francis makes his first trip to Asia. And meet the man behind the 'ice bucket challenge' that's all over social media. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 14th, 2014

State police are taking over control of the streets in Ferguson, Missouri after the police shooting of an unarmed teenager sparked protests. The wife of actor Robin Williams released a statement that revealed Williams had received a Parkinson’s diagnosis and wasn’t ready to reveal it to the world. The cleanup begins for the parts of the country that were hit by the massive storm. The hunt is on for two young Amish girls who were reportedly abducted from their front yard. The Little League world series is underway. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 13th, 2014

Deadly flash floods hit parts of the country as a powerful storm makes its way up the east coast. U.S. Marines and Special Forces land on mountains in Northern Iraq, where refugees are waiting to be rescued. Protests continue in a St. Louis suburb, as we learn more information about what happened to the police officer moments before that unarmed teenager was shot. A woman unexpectedly scores big at the Antiques Roadshow, what was it? This and more on the World News Podcast.

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