Thousands of travelers are stranded at airports across the nation after a brutal winter storm. Outdoor workers persevere in frigid temperatures. Flu season is in full effect with 20 states reporting high illness rates. A man posing as a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL is exposed. And ABC's Steve Osunsami on the continued holiday spirit of giving. This and more on the World News Podcast.
Millions of Americans prepare for a major winter storm hitting half the nation. More than 50 passengers were rescued from a ship trapped in icy Antarctic water. The Affordable Healthcare Act is in full effect with more than 2 million Americans signed up for coverage. Colorado is the first state to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use, but police are on alert for possible side effects including keeping a close watch on drivers. And ABC's Matt Gutman on motivation to keep you in the gym this new year. This and more on the World News Podcast.
Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 8:51PM | Permalink | in Podcast, World News | tagged Colorado, Marijuana, Obamacare, Weather, antarctic rescue, nNew Year's Resolutions, winter storm hercules A major Nor’easter is taking aim at the Northeast, as much of the nation’s midsection continues to shiver in sub-zero temperatures. The nation’s first marijuana retailers in Colorado rang in the new year with the country’s first legal sale of pot for recreational use. The popular photo and video sharing app Snap-Chat is the latest to fall prey to a security breach. And, ABC’s Dave Zinczenko with the key to keeping that New Year’s weight loss resolution. This and more on the World News Podcast.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 7:26PM | Permalink | in Podcast, World News | tagged Blizzard, CIA, Colorado, Cyber Attacks, Marijuana, NorEaster, Winter Weather, spying Parts of the country are frozen solid, with some states facing temperatures 30 degrees below normal. The crowds have gathered in Times Square to ring in 2014. A small North Dakota town narrowly escaped tragedy, after a mile long freight train hauling oil jumped the tracks and exploded in a massive fireball. A massive crackdown is underway in Russia in response to two deadly terror attacks just sic weeks before the Winter Olympics. And, ABC’s Rebecca Jarvis with the best year in almost two decades for the markets. This and more on the World News Podcast.
Americans are seeing the coldest, most dangerous temperatures of the season as 2013 comes to a close. Back to back suicide bombings are raising new concerns about Olympic Security in Russia. New guidelines urge some former smokes to get screened for lung cancer every year, even if you stopped smoking years ago. And, ABC’s Linsey Davis with red light cameras, and why some critics say they are putting at drivers at risk for another type of crash. This and more on the World News Podcast.
Monday, December 30, 2013 at 7:28PM | Permalink | in Podcast, World News | tagged Olympics, Red Light Cameras, Russia, Terrorism, Winter Olympics, Winter Weather 