World News Podcast - August 12th, 2014

New details on the death of Robin Williams at his home north of San Francisco have been released by authorities. Historic flooding throughout the metropolitan Detroit area has left thousands of homes flooded, and hundreds of cars stranded on roads. An about face by authorities in a Missouri suburb on the decision to name the officer involved in the shooting with an unarmed man. A raging debate over an untested, but promising experimental treatment for Ebola that’s been green-lit by the World Health Organization. And, ABC’s Barbara Walters with a look back at Robin Williams and his enduring friendship with the late actor Christopher Reeve. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 11th, 2014

The F.B.I says it’s taking a look at a police shooting in a St. Louis suburb that killed an 18-year-old, as authorities are calling for calm after violence and looting erupted during a vigil. Investigators are going over video frame by frame after a deadly accident involving one of the biggest racing stars behind the wheel. Political change is in the works in Iraq, as we learn more about the nightmare facing thousands of refugees trying to escape from Islamic militants. And, ABC”s Ginger Zee takes a dive with the sharks just in time for Shark Week. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 8th, 2014

Another round of U.S. airstrikes against Isis in Northern Iraq. Families and tourists caught in the middle of a tropical storm that is slamming into Hawaii. ABC meteorologist is tracking the weather and why those famous Hawaiian volcanos may be helping. A warning about electricity and swimming pools after another incident injures children at a city pool in Philadelphia. Hotel guests in Atlantic City get roughed up by security did the hotel staff go too far? A young woman is changing the way we view ballerinas. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 7th, 2014

The U.S. is conducting a humanitarian mission in northern Iraq to send food and supplies to families trapped by jihadist militant group Isis. Two hurricanes are about to slam into Hawaii, the first to hit in more than 20-years. American students are stuck in Liberia as officials attempt to contain the Ebola outbreak. A verdict is in for the Detroit porch shooting case. A deadly accident on the water is raising questions about age and the ability to operate a boat. Can a business fine you for writing a bad review? This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - August 6th, 2014

Hawaii is bracing for the arrival of two hurricanes. Families rush to get supplies, while tourists scramble to get out. The Ebola fears spread across the globe. Europe is preparing a protective plane to retrieve a priest who was sickened while working in Africa and new information about the American patients in Atlanta. A man who became trapped between a subway and a platform was saved by a group of good Samaritans. A famous drive-thru is promising customers that their meal will be done in 60 seconds or it’s free.This and more on the World News Podcast.

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