World News Podcast - June 3rd, 2014

President Obama defended his decision to free five Taliban detainees in exchange for Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, saying the U.S. military never leaves a man behind. Questions however continue to arise over the circumstances of his 2009 disappearance. New details about a San Francisco man who has been captured and is accused of amassing bomb parts inside his home. A third of smartphone owners damaged their phones in the past year, so which cases offer the best protection? And, ABC’s Dan Harris with the incredible new book on America’s first woman in space. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - June 2nd, 2014

Questions remain for the White House about the weekend prisoner swap for Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. A large new jump in the number of unruly airline passengers in the skies across America. Some of your favorite foods at the grocery store are shrinking in size, all while the price stays the same. Safety officials are considering a new warning, after another accident involving a bouncy house with children inside. And, ABC’s Nick Wall on the popular round little ball of fur that’s the new trendy pet. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - June 1st, 2014

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has been freed in exchange for the release of five detainees from Guantanamo Bay, but not without some criticism. Some members of Congress say the Pentagon did not give them the required about the release of the detainees. Federal investigators are trying to figure out what cause a private plane to catch on fire and crash during takeoff, killing all seven aboard. The search is on for survivors, after a boat caught fire and sank on Lake Michigan. Officials in Washington State fear the worst for a half dozen missing hikers on Mount Rainier. And, ABC’s Marci Gonzalez with the latest in a series of Bounce House accidents. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - May 31st, 2014

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdhal, held captive by the Taliban for nearly half a decade in Afghanistan, has been released. It’s just the moment that Bergdhal’s family hoped for, as they waged a five-year campaign to get him home. A billionaire, a gambler, and a gold superstar are all being investigated in this country for possible insider trading. The NBA appears to be a step closer to closing the book on Donald Sterling’s ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers. And, ABC’s Reena Ninan with why the Sunshine State is quickly becoming the Sinkhole State. This and more on the World News Podcast.

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World News Podcast - May 30th, 2014

Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned today after a controversy where American Veterans did not get the care they needed. Parts of the country seeing some severe weather, including tornados and powerful thunderstorms. A new arrest is made in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings. ABC’s Steve Osunsami has some ways to keep your backyard pool safe for the kids this summer. A massive sinkhole opens up in a parking lot in Florida. The Spelling Bee Championship turns out not one but two champions. This and more on the World News podcast. 

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