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A blunt and frightening warning from the mayor of Tampa - if you choose to stay, you will die. As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, millions are evacuating, leading to major gridlock. And after getting some criticism for her lack of sit-down interviews Kamala Harris is on a media blitz. The vice president appeared on a number of shows including 60 Minutes and The View - her first live TV interview since becoming a presidential nominee. Plus, after sitting out the last two games, Taylor Swift returned to the stadium last night...and once again she was a good luck charm, cheering on boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who won his fifth consecutive game. And before she headed to the hospital to have her baby a woman stopped at Costco and had a salad with a creamy dressing. Then the morning after her baby was born, a nurse informed her she had tested positive for opiates and her baby was being taken away. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florida Gulf Coast is bracing itself once again - this time for Hurricane Milton, which is intensifying as it heads to shore. And there's a new worry - the mountain of trash left over from Hurricane Helene just one week ago being turned into projectiles by 150 mile-per-hour winds. And it's been called Israel’s 9/11 - one year ago Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killing 1200 including 46 Americans dead, and triggering the war in Gaza. Now on this somber anniversary the world remembers. Plus, the Menendez brothers are back in the news with the Netflix series, a hit - even leading the Los Angeles D.A. to say he's taking another look at the case. now one of the original jurors is speaking out saying if the brothers went on trial today for murdering their parents, the outcome would have been different. And while Sean Diddy Combs sits in jail awaiting his sex trafficking and racketeering trial, he's getting some support from his own mother, who calls what's happened a public lynching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garth Brooks is denying allegations he sexually assaulted a makeup artist who worked for him and his wife Trisha Yearwood. The claims in her lawsuit are shocking, but the country music superstar says it’s all part of a shakedown. As Les Trent reports, Brooks was back onstage right after the scandal broke. And the new Netflix series on the Menendez brothers is being credited with having their case reopened. The Los Angeles D.A. says because of new evidence, he's taking another look at what led to the brothers fatally shooting their parents. As Jim Moret reports, after decades of trying, the brothers may have a chance of being released. Plus, on Saturday, former President Trump will return to Butler, PA - where the first assassination attempt on his life took place. Ann Mercogliano is there, and spoke exclusively with the widow of the man who was killed, when the would-be assassin missed his intended target. And yes, she'll be there for Trump's return. And it’s a baby who just couldn't wait to get to the hospital. In fact, the bundle of joy came into the world right on the doorstep. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's every driver's nightmare. Your car will not stop, even when you hit the brakes...and keeps going faster and faster. This teen says it happened to him - he found himself going 113 miles an hour with no way of stopping. He says, he thought he was going to die. And before his arrest, disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was famous for holding his annual 4th of July party in the Hamptons, where all the famous partygoers were required to wear white. It wasn't exactly a "family friendly" event. Now imagine you're a six-year-old kid and you find yourself a guest there. Plus, Inside Edition has the latest on the murder-for-hire case that has been playing out in the Bahamas. An American mom involved in a nasty divorce is accused of trying to have her husband killed by a hitman. Today her lover, who is also accused of being involved in the murder plot is speaking exclusively to our Les Trent. Both the mom and lover have pled not guilty. And they're among the most popular toys in the world...LEGOS! Kids love them, so do their parents; and apparently so do thieves. Lisa Guerrero investigates a crime wave that's turning LEGOS into a major black-market product. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We haven't seen empty shelves like this since the pandemic, but with news of 45,000 dock workers going on strike, Americans are snapping up all the essential items they can get their hands on - especially toilet paper. And if you tuned into last night’s VP debate to see J.D. Vance and Tim Walz launch nasty zingers at each other, you were probably surprised. Despite their differences, they still managed to be civil. Plus, last time we told you actor John Amos, who played the father on Good Times had died at 84. Now we're finding out he actually passed away 45 days ago and his own daughter says she learned the news with the rest of the world. She spoke with Alison Hall. And along with dogs and cats, bunnies are one of the most popular pets in America...so why are so many being dumped by their owners? Alison Hall went looking for answers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, stories are emerging of resilience and determination...and many say one man should get the father of the year award. When the storm blocked his way to his daughter's wedding, he walked 30 miles to be there for her special day. And as if things couldn't get any worse for embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Today a prominent lawyer came forward saying he intends to file more than 100 different lawsuits from alleged victims. Diddy denies wrongdoing. Plus, a murder for hire case playing out in the Bahamas. An American mom divorcing her husband is accused of trying to have him killed by a hitman. She has pled not guilty. Today, headed to court to face a judge and Les Trent is there. And happy birthday to former President Jimmy carter who turns 100 today, and his longevity is giving hope to millions of Americans. Are there things we can do to reach this milestone? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are the faces of the missing. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, more than 600 people have not been accounted for over ten states. With cell service in and out and highways shut down, desperate family members are doing everything they can to find their loved ones. And Saturday Night Live kicked off their new season this past weekend and of course the first skit lampooned the presidential race. However, not everyone was laughing - the Trump campaign called it disgusting. Plus, another mansion has ended up covered in graffiti, this time in Bel Air. Neighbors are frustrated over how to stop this from happening. Wait until you hear who has links to the latest defaced property. And Taylor Swift is in mourning today after hearing the news that singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson died at age 88. Turns out, during the last decade of his life, Kristofferson and Taylor had forged a special bond…something they both talked about with Inside Edition. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've told you about a mob of kids on bikes ransacking a Los Angeles 7-Eleven in just seconds. Now authorities say 14 other stores were targeted and cops are fed up. Police released photos of the suspects-- even though, as Jim Moret reports, many are minors. And, a woman is pushing a baby stroller through a store, but there's no baby inside! It’s the latest trick thieves are using to shoplift, and again, cops have had it - in what's being called a blitz, they are even sending in SWAT teams to combat retail theft. Plus, she's the shaggy haired teen accused of murdering her mother and trying to kill her stepfather, but despite being shot in the shoulder, the stepdad says he still loves her. And, everyone wants to live a long and healthy life, that's why there's so much excitement over a drug that researchers say could help with longevity. But is it really a fountain of youth? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball is being auctioned by the fan who left the stadium with it. However, someone else who was part of the mad scramble for the ball is saying 'not so fast!' And there are calls for the resignation of the mayor of New York City now that he's been indicted by the federal government on corruption and bribery charges. The indictments were revealed today, just hours after a pre-dawn raid on the mayor's mansion. Adams says he’s done nothing wrong and will fight the charges. Les Trent has more on the chaos in New York City. Plus, she's a 79-year-old grandmother who broke her leg while hiking, leaving her stranded miles up a mountain. But as luck would have it, a U.S. Airman heard her cries and carried the grandma down the mountain on his back! And a man was swimming off a San Diego beach when he was attacked by a sea lion! Lifeguards say they've never seen a sea lion this aggressive. As Jim Moret reports, there's a reason they're going crazy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a terrifying hostage situation in Los Angeles. Police say a man with a gun shot a fellow passenger on a city bus, then puts the gun to the bus driver's head and tells him to drive. The driver was able to trigger an alarm to alert the cops. As Jim Moret reports, what followed was a high stakes chase that lasted one hour before it ended. And ear piercing screams were heard from a woman trying to save her dog from a vicious coyote attack in broad daylight. It's not just any pet lover, it’s the wife of rocker Tommy Lee. Plus, Donald Trump is continuing his war with the late night comics - saying at a rally he would like to bring back Johnny Carson. As Ann Mercogliano reports, perhaps the former president has forgotten Carson often made Trump the butt of his jokes. And lots of questions about the book that's currently an Amazon best seller. It's billed as a memoir from Sean “Diddy' combs ex-partner. She died of pneumonia several years ago, and now the couple's children are saying the book's a fake. Megan Alexander put the author on the hot seat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football season has gotten off to a horrible start for Kansas City star Travis Kelce. The tight end still hasn't scored a touchdown, and so far he's caught only eight passes for 69 yards this season. Critics say he's been distracted by his off the gridiron product pitching, acting career, and his girlfriend. And shocking news from former NFL great Brett Favre. The former Green Bay quarterback was on Capitol Hill today and revealed he has Parkinson’s disease. At a hearing, the 54-year-old Hall of Famer said he lost money investing in a concussion drug. Favre estimates he had hundreds, maybe thousands of concussions during his career - which he believes may have played a role in his diagnosis. Plus, are bears getting smarter? We've seen a lot of run in with bears, and recently we showed you a bear that opened a car door, got in, and shut it behind him! Why are bears getting so brazen? One expert believes they're addicted to sugar. And having a new baby is expensive. Between the cost of diapers and formula and everything else, it can be as much as $800 a month for some families. Which is why a group of moms has been very quietly leaving cash and gift cards just where new parents might find them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's estimated about one in five children sleep walk. Most kids are just found wandering at home, But this 10-year-old somehow let herself out of the house, and disappeared. Her frantic family went public with her disappearance, and one concerned citizen knew just what do to do help. Ann Mercogliano explains how he saved the day. And another e-scooter has plowed into someone - this time it was deadly for a pedestrian in Los Angeles. Police are now looking for the female rider of the scooter who fled the scene. As Les Trent reports, as e-scooters become more popular, the number of collisions is growing. Plus, a 14-year-old fatally shot her mother in the face, and tried to kill her stepfather. As Jim Moret reports, it took the jury no time at all to decide this case. It's a tough job preparing and serving lunch to millions of children. The ladies in the lunchroom work hard, so Inside Edition decided to show some of them a little love! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's bombshell rocking bachelor nation today...as it was revealed that the ex-girlfriend of one of the men going for the final rose on the Golden Bachelorette had filed for a restraining order against him just three months ago. The restraining order has been dismissed, but As Ann Mercogliano reports, many are asking if the franchise does enough vetting of the contestants. And last night Kamala Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a campaign event modeled after Oprah’s TV talk show…and if you were hoping to see some famous faces pop up you were not disappointed. Plus, it was a nasal breathing problem that no one could solve for more than two decades, then an x-ray showed a foreign object in the nose. Turns out it was a Lego - yes, part of the classic American toy had been lodged in for more than a quarter of a century! And earlier this week, we told you about Melania Trump defending her old provocative modeling photos. Now, the man who was behind the camera is coming forward speaking exclusively to Ann Mercogliano. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was something sprayed on stage at the trump rally in Tucson? Several people who were seated on stage right behind the former president reported excruciating eye pain after the event - some so bad, they ended up at the emergency room. Ann Mercogliano has more on the mystery. And it’s a raucous city council meeting, but the residents aren’t up in arms over some local ordinance. They're furious that a dog named Gunner was put down at a shelter, without the owner's permission. Plus, it was a 12 day manhunt for a gunman who was taking pot shots at drivers on a Kentucky interstate. Now the search is over thanks to a married couple on a date night who decided to join in the search. They say it was vultures that suggested that the man they were looking for was dead. And a pregnant mother and her husband drowned while snorkeling in Maui. Officials say the water was calm with no riptides, so how could this happen? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a flight these passengers will never forget. A Delta jet had just taken off from Salt Lake City when something went wrong. Several passengers started screaming in pain, bleeding from their ears or nose. Jim Moret says the aircraft immediately turned around and made an emergency landing, back where it had just taken off. Delta said in a statement: “We sincerely apologize to our customers…the flight crew followed procedures to return to SLC where our teams on the ground supported our customers with their immediate needs.” And a second wave of explosions today in Lebanon - this time, walkie talkies were detonated. A funeral for victims of yesterday's pager bombings was disrupted when a walkie talkie blew up. Hearing about the attacks, may remind you that pagers were the way we communicated before cell phones. Turns out, people still use them, mostly doctors. Could those devices be used as weapons here? Plus, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail in connection with sexual abuse and sex trafficking charges he faces. As Les Trent reports, the music mogul who once travelled by private jet to his mansions, is now in a jail notorious for its bad living conditions. Combs has pleaded not guilty. And there is no age limit on being sucker punched. We've told you about young women getting punched while walking alone. This time, it was an 81-year-old woman who was just attacked by a stranger. She tells Alison Hall what happened and we warn you this video is intense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal indictment that led to the overnight arrest of rap mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has been unsealed, and it contains a litany of vile and disgusting allegations. For months, Diddy has been under investigation after multiple lawsuits were filed, including one from his ex-girlfriend, accusing him of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. While he settled the lawsuit brought by the ex-girlfriend, he has denied the allegations in all the lawsuits. Today the rapper pled not guilty to the charges in the federal indictment and is being held behind bars. As Les Trent reports, prosecutors want him to stay there until trial. And it's former President Trump's favorite pastime - playing golf. However, as the most recent assassination attempt proves, it’s also a nightmare for the Secret Service. So can Trump play golf and be kept safe? Steven Fabian reports from Palm Beach. Plus, a little boy was hailed a hero after running to get help after his mother had a medical emergency and drove into a pond. In this exclusive report, we're going back to the scene with the boy and his very proud mother. And a harrowing story of survival as a man ends up lost in the wilderness for nearly six days surviving on just berries. Where he was found pretty much sums things up - the Hell Hole Reservoir. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police today released body cam of the moment they arrested the man they say planned to assassinate former President Trump while he was golfing. Today the question is being asked - how did the suspected gunman get that close to the former president just two months after another failed assassination plot? Steven Fabian is in Palm Beach with the latest. And the suspect is by no means a stranger to law enforcement. He has a long rap sheet with scores of arrests. He was also passionate about the war in Ukraine - traveling there to help recruit others into the conflict. Authorities are now piecing together his movements to figure out what led to Sunday's arrest. Plus, Donald Trump is leaving no doubt about how he feels about Taylor Swift. This weekend he bluntly posted four words quote “I hate Taylor Swift.” However, the response from Swifties may be more than he expected. And the big winner of the night was Shogun which set a new Emmy record with a total of 18 wins, including best drama and lead actor and actress. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Timberlake was mobbed today as he made his way into court to plead guilty to an impaired driving charge. It's a reduced charge after he was cited for DWI during a traffic stop last June. After leaving court he delivered a public safety message, as ordered by the judge. And does Donald Trump really think they're eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio? Despite it being debunked and made the butt of endless memes and jokes, the former president is doubling down. Plus, Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is undergoing more tests today after suffering his third concussion since joining the league last night. As Les Trent reports, there’s a debate raging over whether or not he should be allowed to return to the field. And recently we told you about a suspected thief stealing money from a jar at a kid's lemonade stand. This boy had his entire lemonade stand ripped off, and it was all caught on tape. Alison Hall spoke with the 11-year-old victim. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Taylor Swift told her fans she'd be voting for Kamala Harris, more than 10 million people on Instagram liked her post. And hundreds of thousands clicked on her link to a voter registration website. Ann Mercogliano has a look at the possible impact the pop star could have on the presidential election. And summer may be wrapping up but it’s still hot outside and this mom freaked out when her Tesla unexpectedly locked her out, with her 13-month-old baby trapped inside! The temperature was over 100 degrees. Les Trent tells us what happened. Plus, add lifesaver to the list of accomplishments of singer Jon Bon Jovi. As he was shooting a music video in Nashville, a troubled woman appeared ready to jump from the bridge where he was filming. True to one of his song lyrics, he gave her his hand. And she took it. And a couple who were SCUBA diving got separated from their dive boat when inclement weather rolled through. They ended up treading water for 40 hours before they were rescued. Now only Inside Edition is there as they return to the place where they came close to losing their lives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first and likely only debate - between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is history, and it started with an awkward but very deliberate handshake. And today they were shaking hands again, as Les Trent reports, this time as they attended the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero. And one of the more bizarre moments of the debate came when the former president said quote "they're eating cats and dogs" - a reference to a much-debunked myth about illegal migrants in Springfield, Ohio. It didn't happen, but how did such an outlandish tale get started? Plus, the mother of the teen accused of killing two students and two teachers at his Georgia school is speaking up for her son, saying he's not a monster. However, as Steven Fabian reports, she's also apologizing for what happened. And it’s the childhood toy that's the focus of a very grown up contest. The very first hobby horse championship in America is taking place, and as Alison Hall reports, the competition is fierce. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new poll shows 7 in 10 Americans plan to watch tonight's presidential debate and 30% say it will help them decide how they're going to vote. The stakes truly couldn't be higher for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, they will be face-to-face. Or more accurately, fingertip to fingertip - the podiums are that close! And you may recall the two Spirit Airline gate agents who freaked out and started screaming at frustrated passengers who's flights had been delayed. The agents were fired, and now they're breaking their silence in an exclusive national TV interview with our Jim Moret. Plus, everyone knows what sank the Titanic…and when a ship hit a much smaller iceberg in Alaska - you couldn't blame passengers for thinking of that other boat. And he had run in lots of marathons and was a big Disney fan - so when Disneyland announced a half marathon he was eager to go, despite temperatures being over 100. Then just as he was approaching the finish line – tragedy as he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. Ironically, just the day before the race, he posted a video about the California heat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the vacation that changed one woman's life forever. She was swimming in the Florida Gulf when she was attacked by a shark, losing her hand and nearly losing her life. However, this is a story of gratitude for little miracles that enabled the mother of three to live - the nurses who just happened to be on the beach, and the first responders who came to her rescue. Steven Fabian has our exclusive interview. And it was a near disaster at a lobster roll eating contest when one of the contestants started choking. The good Samaritan who saved the day performing the Heimlich wasn't just anyone, it was the governor! Plus, a star player for the Miami Dolphins says he's still trying to figure out what happened just before the team's home opener yesterday. While on his way to Dolphins stadium he was pulled over and put in handcuffs. However, he did manage to get to the game on time, and it looked like he was mocking what happened after scoring a touchdown. And in roughly 24 hours, all eyes will be on what may be the only Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The two have never met, and before they take the stage there's already a bit of a height war - at least from the former president. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We're learning that the 14-year-old accused of killing four people inside his Georgia high school was interviewed by the FBI last year in connection with alleged threats of a school shooting. Meantime, a mom is speaking with Les Trent about texts her son sent her while the shots were being fired. And it is an unthinkable medical mistake. A man went in for a spleen operation, and died after surgery. His family says it's because the surgeon removed his liver instead. Plus, you've heard the term needle in a haystack...well finding a three-year-old lost in a massive corn field is just as challenging. And the NFL season gets underway today with the reigning Super Bowl champs - the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Baltimore Ravens. Taylor Swift will be there, and she's being credited with increasing the league's female fandom. As Ann Mercogliano reports, she's also boosting the number of ladies taking part in fantasy football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The school year is barely underway and there's already been a shooting. It happened at a high school in Georgia where students were evacuated in scenes that have become far too common place in America. The suspect in custody is just 14-years-old. And they signed up for a cruise to specific beaches in the Caribbean. Then the itinerary of the Carnival ship Vista suddenly changed because of engine trouble. As Les Trent reports, having their vacation destination switched led to something of a mutiny among the passengers. Plus, he grew up in Manhattan and that's where he's going to college. Today was Barron Trump's first day and, with Secret Service in tow, he reported for school at NYU. And if you’re a parent would you go to Disney World without your children? This mom did, and as Ann Mercogliano reports, the internet gave her an earful. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mom at home put her two young children to bed and takes a relaxing bath. Then she hears intruders breaking in, so she runs in her towel to sound the alarm the only way she could - through her Ring camera! And George Clooney and Brad Pitt did a little dance when they received a long standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. They are there promoting their new movie, but Clooney also took time to speak about the pivotal role he played in President Biden's decision to step down...and he's talking about what happened for the very first time. Plus, the move that's being called the ultimate spoiled loser. A tennis player at the U.S. Open totally ignored a ball girl as she tossed balls in her direction so she could serve. Today the player is issuing an apology saying the only person who did something wrong was herself. And Karen Read the woman accused of fatally running over her ex-boyfriend, a Boston area police officer, spent her Labor Day speaking to supporters who held protests across Massachusetts as she awaits a new trial. Read claims she was framed by other cops. Now there's a new allegation of police misconduct in the same Boston suburb, this time involving a police officer accused of killing his pregnant mistress. The police officer has pled not guilty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a law important to remember as the new school year gets underway. When a school bus is stopped with its flashing red lights, traffic in both directions must stop, for obvious safety reasons. In some areas, failure to do so can land you behind bars. That’s exactly where some frustrated parents would like to see the people they've filmed as they rush past their kids' busses. And a13-year-old had just finished swimming in a Florida creek when an alligator lunged from the water and bit him. Not only did this kid not freak out - Les Trent says he batted the critter away and then calmly called for help. Plus, as a dispatcher she handles emergency calls all day long. However, one call came from someone she knows very well. It was her little boy telling her, their house was on fire. And there’s no quitting for this lady! She's a maternity ward nurse who delivers baby after baby. However, one little girl born more than twenty years ago turned out to be extra special. She's now her daughter-in-law! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance is causing a stir - by trying to criticize Kamala Harris' big CNN interview by posting an infamous word salad moment from a Miss Teen USA pageant. What he says he didn't know about is, all the mockery the beauty queen faced 16-years-ago made her contemplate ending her life. Now as Ann Mercogliano reports, she's not happy Vance has brought it back in the headlines. And he was a popular dog breeder known for his Doberman puppies. Now he's been found dead, and ten of his puppies are missing. It's believed he was targeted by someone who wanted to sell the dogs which cost $4,500 apiece. Now as Les Trent reports, other breeders are jittery thinking they could be next. Plus, she lost everything in that historic flood that devasted Connecticut. However, there was one specific item the single mom was upset about the most - her son's sonogram photo that was swept down a raging river. Now in an incredible twist of fate, another woman found it, and you won't believe where! And she was on the jury in the double murder trial of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh. However, she was kicked off before deliberations even started after she was accused of speaking about the case with her ex-husband. Now she's breaking her silence to Inside Edition about that, and why she became known as the "egg juror.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The controversy over former President Trump holding a photo op in Arlington National Cemetery is heating up. The Army today weighed in defending an Arlington staffer who was allegedly shoved by a member of Trump's team. Now we're speaking with two Gold Star family members who have very strong and different reactions to what happened. They spoke with Ann Mercogliano. And a black retriever mix was shot and killed by a police officer responding to a report of out of control dogs. However, the slain dog's owner says it was the cop who was out of control and his fury was unleashed at a city council meeting. Les Trent explains and we warn you the video is intense. Plus, that foiled terror plot that abruptly canceled Taylor Swift’s shows in Vienna was far worse than we knew. A high level CIA official involved in the investigation says the suspects had planned to kill tens of thousands of Swifties. And with West Nile cases on the rise, there's more worry about mosquito bites. But if you do get bit...we've got your dos and don'ts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Labor Day weekend is almost here and it's going to be a doozy when it comes to travel, predictions are this will be the busiest Labor Day in history with packed airports and gridlock on the highways. However, there's also the Covid factor which could throw a wrench into your plans. And former President Trump is trying to catch up with Kamala Harris' fundraising blitz and he's hoping this will help. He's just released a new set of digital trading cards showing him dancing and wearing a superhero suit…and he's even made an infomercial to pitch them! Plus, it was a story that touched hearts across the nation. In 2015, a judge recognizes a defendant charged with burglary and grand theft as old classmate and gives him a pep talk to turn his life around. But now, almost a decade later, he's in trouble with the law again. Yes, he ended up in front of the same judge. And it's a car fire that left a child's car seat seriously burned, and you'll be surprised to hear what fire officials say caused the blaze. They say it was a children's book that uses a small battery to play audio that may have overheated. Now, as Ann Mercogliano reports, the parents have a warning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There continues to be shock over the news that singer Mariah Carey lost both her mother and sister on the very same day. How could this happen? Did the mom die of a broken heart like Debbie Reynolds right after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher? Jim Moret goes looking for answers. And trucks are driving through neighborhoods spraying large amounts of insecticides with residents being told to stay inside. It's all to combat the outbreak of the mosquito born West Nile virus, which has even struck the nation's most famous doctor, Anthony Fauci. What's it like to have West Nile? Les Trent spoke with someone who knows first-hand. Plus, there's a new political divide, but it has nothing to do with policy. It's over an opinion piece in the Washington Post labeling Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, as a modern day sex symbol. As Ann Mercogliano reports, conservatives tend to disagree. And what a homecoming it was for a teen who lost her arm and leg in a shark attack. After spending months in the hospital Lulu Gibbons returned to her town where people lined the streets with signs reading “Lulu strong.” Alison Hall has the details. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They were three friends taking in the great outdoors at a popular tourist spot - then disaster. The woman in the group jumped into what looked like a safe pool of water, but was swept away by a whirlpool. Then her two friends jumped in to rescue her and they also lost their lives. Jim Moret spoke with one of the devastated families. More than 50,000 people packed into Chicago's United Center for the Democratic National Convention...but the delegates may have shared more than just their excitement over Kamala Harris. Word is some of them went home with Covid. Now as Ann Mercogliano reports, the convention could be turning into a superspreader. NASA says the earliest the two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station will come home is February 2025! So what's it like for their families who are counting down the days until they come home? Les Trent spoke with the daughter of one of the astronauts to see how she's coping with her dad being way up in space. Appreciate what you have because you can lose it in a second. That's the message from the host of the MTV show Catfish who broke his neck in a near fatal bike crash. He spoke with Alison Hall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The celebrations at the Democratic National Convention didn't end with Kamala Harris' big speech and the balloon drop, we're now learning Harris and second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, headed to a late night private party celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. And today it became official - Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump. While Trump calls it an honor, word is Kennedy's wife, Curb Your Enthusiasm star Cheryl Hines is not as excited. Plus, he was walking his dog when he unknowingly stumbled upon a vehicle being burglarized. Then one of the suspects, armed with a gun, fired 14 shots in his direction. The fact he dodged every one of them has won him a new nickname - Superman! He spoke with Jim Moret. And a guy from Alaska was attacked by a 1,000 pound bear! While in the fight of his life he managed to shoot and kill the bear. However, there was also a misfire and a bullet went right through his leg. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People are still talking about Oprah Winfrey’s surprise appearance. When she brought up J.D. Vance calling Harris and other politicians childless cat ladies the camera cut away to a woman in the audience. Is she really a childless cat lady? Ann Mercogliano spoke with her to find out. And an 80-year-old neighborhood dog walker was killed when a man tried to steal her car. As Les Trent reports, police say the suspect is an eight time convicted felon who is now being held behind bars. Plus, for more than four decades he was a reporter in Las Vegas covering mobsters and public officials. Then he was murdered - stabbed outside his home. The suspect arrested for the killing turned out to be a former elected official who was the subject of the journalist's reporting. Now he's taking the stand saying he's not a murderer. And who knew the Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce would make it here to the DNC. Well it did, courtesy of actress Mindy Kaling who gave a shout out to Ben. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night was Obama night as both Michelle and the former president, Barack, gave keynotes. However, it was Mr. Obama's zinger about crowd size that stole the show. And former President Trump's been busy on the campaign trail, and today he held his first outdoor rally since that assassination attempt last month. The Secret Service is insisting on some big changes to the way the rally is set up - including bulletproof glass. Plus, the news “Bennifer” is no more wasn't exactly a shock - there's been signs of trouble for months. People magazine reports Jennifer Lopez wanted to work things out, but Ben Affleck did not. Jim Moret says that's why there's speculation Jennifer picked a specific date to file the divorce papers - the couple's second wedding anniversary! And it's one of the most puzzling crimes in American history - the still unsolved murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. Now, there's uproar over the reboot of Dance Moms after one of the young dancers was assigned a performance dressed as JonBenét. And what's shocking is the dance ends with the girl reenacting being strangled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You had to stay up really late to watch President Biden's emotional farewell to America speech. It was supposed to happen during primetime but he didn't end up hitting the stage until after 11:30 ET and spoke past midnight. That's raising questions about why organizers didn't keep things on schedule. Ann Mercogliano has more from the arena floor. And President Biden had the support of his family while delivering his speech, including his son Hunter who watched from backstage. Someone else who watched from her home more than 500 miles away, was the mother of Hunter's five-year-old daughter. In an exclusive interview she gave us her take on the convention. Plus, here's a question hanging over the DNC - will Taylor Swift show up to endorse Kamala Harris. The singer is wrapping up the European leg of her tour in London tonight, leaving her schedule wide open - and that has Swifties buzzing. And would you eat fruit you randomly saw on the street? Well, Clueless star Alicia Silverstone was well, clueless that something she nibbled while on a walk may have been poisonous. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day one and the big moment tonight is expected to be when President Joe Biden passes the torch to Kamala Harris. While massive security efforts are keeping things under control inside the arena - there was already some chaos outside. And cops say he's a double offender - allegedly grabbing two girls, ages 15 and seven, and trying to force them into his car in kidnappings just an hour apart. It could have been much worse if not for a brave aunt who says she went into warrior mode. Plus, it's the interview from Blake Lively's past that is coming back to haunt her. Some are saying that she was very difficult during an interview years ago, the reporter says she almost changed careers! Now, Lisa Guerrero is speaking with that reporter at the receiving end of the actress now being called a “mean girl.” And legendary TV host Phil Donahue has died at 88. He was surrounded by family including his longtime wife, actress Marlo Thomas. Donahue was a trailblazer who changed the face of daytime talk shows to include audience participation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The indictment of two doctors and three other suspects in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry has exposed what prosecutors are calling an underground drug ring in Los Angeles, and a lot of attention is focused on the woman prosecutors say is known as the "Queen of Ketamine," and her lavish lifestyle. And in the wake of the assassination attempt on his life, Donald Trump has expressed a desire to return to outdoor rallies. Now the Secret Service has announced new security measures, including surrounding the former president with bullet-proof glass...similar to what President Biden has been using. Plus, a grieving widow whose husband was shot to death in a neighborhood dispute was in process of making her victim's impact statement when the convicted killer made an outburst in court that brought the proceedings to a standstill. Les Trent spoke to the widow today. And they knew the baby was on the way but they didn't expect the delivery to happen so suddenly. Ann Mercogliano explains what happened next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's been a major break in the investigation of actor Mathew Perry's tragic death last October, following months of investigation into how the Friends star obtained a fatal dose of drugs. Search warrants were executed across Southern California and five suspects, including two doctors, and a woman prosecutors say is known as the "Ketamine queen of Los Angeles" have been arrested. And the Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds out there, they’re generally considered gentle giants that are playful and affectionate. However, it came as a shock after a pack of as many as 24 Great Danes went on the attack and mauled a woman to death. Now her neighbors say it's a death that could have been avoided. Plus, She's America’s newest hero - and she's only eight-years-old! The girl was visiting her father's store when a would be robber came in with a handgun. However, the little girl was armed herself - with a baseball bat. And as Ann Mercogliano reports, she came out swinging. And it was shocking video that went viral, a white college student launching into a vile racist rant against another student during which she used the n-word more than 200 times. Now there's a resolution in the case...and an apology. The question is, will the student who was the target of the attack accept it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 12-year-old boy flagged down a police car with a serious emergency. His mother suffered a seizure behind the wheel and drove into a pond ending up trapped inside. And a group of kids comes running home after they say a stranger tried to lure one of them into his SUV. Thankfully, their mom was there and the suspected bad guy took off. Lisa Guerrero has the details. Plus, people in big cities are used to late night honking - but this is ridiculous. A parking lot packed with cars honking - keeping residents in a San Francisco neighborhood up all night long, so what was going on? Turns out it was a parking lot of malfunctioning self-driving cars. And for more than a decade he's starred on MTV’s Catfish - exposing online romance scams. Now he's ended up hospitalized with a broken neck. So what happened? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were some major technical glitches during former President Trump's interview with Elon Musk led to a 40 minute delay, but when it finally started many were surprised by Trump's voice…pointing out it sounded like he had a lisp, now people are wondering what was up. And if you wear those big chunky headphones when out in public, these ladies have a serious warning. They were all wearing big headphones when they say bad guys snuck up behind them and ripped them right off their heads. As Alison Hall reports, the victims are going on social media to warn women everywhere about the danger. Plus, it's been 22 years since Scott Peterson murdered his wife Lacy who was eight months pregnant with their son. Now he's breaking his silence from prison in his first interview in two decades saying he did not kill his wife. As Jim Moret reports, there's a major resurgence in the case with two new docu-series and a People magazine cover story. And if you are hiring a babysitter you can only hope she's as quick thinking as this 15-year-old. When a fire broke out - within seconds she rounded up the kids and rushed them to safety. She spoke with Jim Moret. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Edition reports on the controversy over what happened at a hair salon near a Kamala Harris event in Massachusetts. A Secret Service agent can be seen on surveillance video covering up the camera, then local EMS workers were spotted inside eating mints from the salon and reportedly using the bathroom. However, the question is - did someone break in? And it's a high-speed car chase in Los Angeles – however, what made this one stand out is the fact the man behind the wheel has been wanted for a horrible crime committed more than three decades ago. Until now he has been known as the “Boston strip mall rapist.” Now as Les Trent reports the suspect is in custody. Plus, since announcing her cancer diagnosis Princess Kate hasn't made many personal appearances...now she's appearing with her husband Prince William to send a special message to the Olympic athletes. And what do you buy yourself after becoming the greatest gymnast in Olympic history? Well, If you're Simone Biles, it’s the most expensive handbag in the world. That's why a Tik Toker was super-excited when she found one in a thrift store...but things are not always as they seem. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be an unforgettable vacation for a family from Colorado - diving in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. Then horror as the 15-year-old daughter is attacked by a shark losing a leg. And last time we told you about the fastest man in the world possibly losing out on another gold at the Olympics due to coming down with Covid. Today there's controversy - should he have been allowed to compete with a positive test result, and were his fellow athletes at risk? Plus, at the CrossFit games outside Dallas an athlete going for the title of fittest man on earth drowns. However, along with sadness, there's anger over why the lifeguards nearby didn't see him struggling in the water. And today there’s a major development in the foiled terror plot that led to the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're learning new chilling details about the foiled terror plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria. The two teenaged suspects had reportedly planned to kill as many Swifties as possible. We spoke with a number of Americans who traveled to Vienna only to see the shows canceled amidst serious security concerns. And after effects of Hurricane Debby are bringing tornado warnings to Raleigh, North Carolina - so Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz were forced to cancel a rally today. Polls show the presidential race tightening, and behind-the-scenes former President Trump is said to be freaking out, and today he called an impromptu press conference. Plus, they are two college students who went to Mexico for vacation and ended up almost losing their lives. They say after they ordered water at their resort, they passed out - Jim Moret spoke with one of the teens in the hospital who believes she was drugged. And it's not only politics that's dividing the nation, there's also a big split when it comes to the alphabet song. Yes, it’s true, there's a new way to teach the ABC’s, but getting everyone onboard is definitely not as easy as ABC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scare for Taylor Swift as authorities arrest two men who they say were plotting an attack on the Vienna stadium where Taylor is set to perform…and the details are terrifying - with dangerous chemicals and an explosive device reportedly being found in the home of one of the suspects. And the day after Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to the nation they are out on the campaign trail. Today they were in battleground states Michigan and Wisconsin. Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance is also there so brace yourself for “veep wars!” Plus, with Simone Biles having wrapped up her run, there's a new Olympic superstar -track and field phenom Gabby Thomas. She just won gold in the 200 meter race, and as Allison Hall reports, she's got quite the resume off the track. And a bouncy house goes flying at a baseball game with children inside, killing a five-year-old. Now we're hearing the 911 call, as parents across the country worry if their kids are safe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Debby may have turned into Tropical Storm Debby, but it's still packing quite a wallop. Entire Florida neighborhoods are flooded...and one ER doctor can't just call out with patients waiting, so she actually started her commute on a paddleboard. And in California they've got their own problems with wildfires, hot and dry weather is making it quite a challenge for firefighters. Thousands are being told to evacuate, including one guy who grabbed his pet turkey while making his getaway. Plus, a recent poll found that 71% of Americans have never heard of the Tim Walz the Governor of Minnesota, but boy is that about to change now that Kamala Harris has picked him as her running mate. Right after the news broke Donald Trump weighed in with just two words. Ann Mercogliano has the details. And is there a hidden danger in your kitchen? Most people have frying pans coated with Teflon so nothing sticks, but can inhaling fumes from Teflon make you sick? There's now talk of a "Teflon flu"…but is it real? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a mystery that made headlines coast to coast nearly a decade ago. How did a dead bear cub end up in New York's Central Park? Well, the mystery is solved and the culprit is non-other than presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy Jr. He admits he and some friends dumped the bear and then staged the scene to make it look like it was hit by a bicycle. And in what may very well be her final Olympics routine ever, Simone Biles took home a silver medal today in the women’s floor exercise final. Perhaps it was distractions from the crowd that stopped her from winning another gold, at one point she was seen complaining to the crowd they were shushing so loud it was throwing her off. Plus, she's the teacher who was found dead on her kitchen floor with 20 stab wounds. It’s been ruled a suicide, but her parents don't buy it. For more than a decade they've been on a mission to get the case reopened...and today they are smiling. Ann Mercogliano tells us why. And when you go into politics you have to be ready for every piece of dirty laundry from your past to resurface...and that's the case for Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. He's admitting there were tough times in his first marriage - after a report claimed he cheated on his first wife with his daughter's teacher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the joyous return of the Americans who were being held prisoners in Russia. Shortly after reuniting with their loved ones, they were flown to an army medical facility where they will undergo treatment for what's being called “reintegration" into society. And, Kamala Harris was among those who greeted the freed Americans on the tarmac at joint base Andrews outside Washington. Today, a major new revelation. It's being reported that the presidential candidate came within 20 feet of a pipe bomb that had been planted outside Democratic Party headquarters the night before the January 6th riots in 2021. Plus, we're hearing the 9-1-1 call made by the dad who is accused of leaving his 2- year-old daughter in a hot car for three hours. The child was discovered when the mom, who is a doctor, came home. And, is there a covid outbreak at the Olympics? That's the concern coming out of Paris as at least 9 athletes have tested positive in just one week. And most of them have competed in swimming. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today with a nail-biting video of first responders desperately trying to save a toddler who fell into a drainpipe. The 14-month-old boy had been playing outside when he fell into a 12-inch-wide pipe and got trapped. The challenge was he's too young to follow instructions from rescuers. Megan Alexander spoke with his very relieved mom. And, there's still big reaction to Donald Trump telling a convention of black journalists that his rival Kamala Harris had only recently quote "turned black." Today the former president is doubling down saying he crushed it, while others say it was a crushing blow to his campaign. Plus, the families of Americans who were being held in Russia are crying tears of joy today over the news their loved ones were coming home. Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich are among those released in the biggest prisoner exchange with Russia since the cold war. But many are wondering: what happened to the ballerina from Los Angeles who is being detained in Russia on what Russia claims is suspicion of treason? Her worried boyfriend is speaking out. And, there's a new sensation at the Olympics and she isn't one of the athletes. It's an adorable superfan whose jaw dropping reaction to team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky winning the gold is well.... gold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the day after for America’s new “golden girls” after Simone Biles and the women's gymnastics team trounced more than a half-dozen other countries to bring home the gold. Simone is now the most decorated American Olympic gymnast in history. Right after the big win she threw some shade on a fellow gymnast who questioned team USA's work ethic. And Donald Trump appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists today. And saying things were contentious would be an understatement. The former president kicked things off saying his introduction was rude, disgraceful, and horrible. Plus, while recovering from hip replacement surgery 70-year-old TV legend, Kathie Lee Gifford, fell - fracturing her pelvis in two places. Falling can be catastrophic, especially for those at Gifford’s age. Ann Mercogliano has tips on how to take a fall without breaking anything. And a man fighting with a group of teens tubing on a river pulls a knife killing a 17-year-old. He claimed it was self-defense, but was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide. Today, the judge handed down his sentence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices