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Cops say he was a man infuriated by the street closures and detours set up for the local parade. But rather than deal with the inconvenience, he’s accused of aggressively barreling past the barriers and through the city. The dash cam video has just been released and it’s terrifying. The man has pled not guilty. And we're getting insight into what it was like being held hostage by Hamas from the just released 85-year-old grandmother. She says she went through hell but was fed and given medicine. Inside Edition’s Steven Fabian reports. Plus, he was out capturing beautiful drone video of fall foliage in Utah's big Cottonwood Canyon when he accidentally captured a guy proposing to his girlfriend! Now the search is on for the lovebirds. And balloons are an almost required part of every birthday celebration…but two moms are on a mission to make sure everyone knows they are not a toy after their daughters' birthday balloons turned deadly. 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 in the air as a plane is diverted midflight after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit allegedly tried to shut down the engines! Fortunately, the flight crew was able to stop him and get him subdued. As Jim Moret reports, the suspect is now charged with 83 counts of attempted murder. And a JetBlue flight did a wheelie, and stayed there, while passengers were disembarking from the plane at JFK. According to JetBlue, the incident occurred as a result of a “shift in weight and balance” as passengers were about to exit. No passengers were injured. Plus, the two American hostages freed by Hamas are still in Israel...where their family members celebrate their release but are still sick with worry over eight other relatives still being held. The mother and daughter are being debriefed by intelligence officials about their two weeks in captivity. As Steven Fabian reports, conceivably, they know more than anyone where the hostages are. And a teen was cleaning instruments at his music school when a suspected armed bank robber being pursued by police burst in. The teen was accidentally shot by one officer in the arm. He's a musician and the question is - will the aspiring guitar player be able to play again? 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

Finally, some good news from the war. Two Americans, who were among the more than 200 hostages being held by terrorists, have been released. It's been confirmed that the freed hostages are a mother and daughter pair from outside of Chicago. They are safely at a military base in southern Israel and will soon be reunited with their family. And in his address to the nation, President Joe Biden said he wants to allocate 60 billion dollars in aid to back up Israel and Ukraine, but that can't happen until Congress gets its act together. And today, there was more chaos as a third unsuccessful vote was held to pick a new Speaker of the House. Behind the scenes, it's getting ugly, with a congressman's wife releasing a threatening voicemail about her husband's vote. Plus, kids put stuff in their mouths all the time. But when one seven-year-old boy on the school bus swallowed a quarter, it could have ended in disaster if not for his quick-thinking bus driver. As Les Trent reports, that driver is now being called an angel. And the lady giving Taylor Swift some competition when it comes to going crazy at an NFL game. She was so energetic that many thought she was an actress, but she tells Jim Moret she was just excited! 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 confession to murder, 18 years after the killing took place. Yesterday, Joran van der Sloot pled guilty to trying to extort the mother of long missing Natalee Holloway after finally confessing to her murder. Now the audio of that confession is being released by the court. And a warning from the FBI in the wake of the Hamas attack in Israel, the head of the bureau saying there is “no question” that threats to Americans here at home are on the rise. Plus, a man was freed from prison three years ago after serving 16 years for a crime he didn't commit. Now he's dead after police say he resisted arrest during a traffic stop. The lawyer representing his family says the thought of going back to jail triggered him...and the officer should have done more to de-escalate the situation. And if you were hoping sit in a quiet movie theater to enjoy the new Taylor Swift movie – forget about it Swifties are turning the screenings into dance parties. However, some moviegoers are quoting a Taylor Swift lyric - they need to calm down. 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 historic wartime visit to Israel for President Joe Biden. As soon as he arrived in Tel Aviv he weighed in on the shocking news about the bombing of a hospital that reportedly killed hundreds...telling reporters Israel is not to blame. It's a diplomatic trip with a goal of bringing an end to the conflict. And many say it could also define Biden’s presidency. And nearly two decades after Alabama teen Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, her mother learned for sure what she always suspected. Natalee was killed by Joren van der Sloot - who today finally revealed what happened all those years ago as part of a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty to extortion and wire fraud. Plus, Britney Spears new memoir doesn’t hit stores until next week, but she already seems to be settling scores. Yesterday we reported she claims she got pregnant during her teenage romance with Justin Timberlake. Today she was back on Instagram…dancing with knives. And woman headed out on a cross-country road trip all alone...except for her pet bearded dragon. Now she and her reptile are missing and her parents are desperate for news. 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 deadly standoff for the nearly 200 hostages being held for days by Hamas. They may be the one thing preventing a full-scale assault on Gaza, and a prize bargaining chip for the terrorists who kidnapped them. And for their families, as videos of their loved ones emerge, it is excruciating. Among them is the family of this 21-year-old taken from the music festival. Badly injured, in the video she is seen begging for help. And a number of world leaders are heading to the Middle East, including the German chancellor, Britain's prime minister, and the president of France. President Biden will also be in Tel Aviv, and his trip poses a security nightmare for the Secret Service. Plus, Britney Spears is on the cover of People magazine – her first cover shoot in five years. It's all to promote her upcoming memoir and it includes quite a bombshell. In the book, Britney claims that Justin Timberlake got her pregnant during their three-year relationship. And it's estimated that as many as 19 million Americans may be hoarders. Most of them have jammed their homes to the brim with stuff. But in the case of this person, their car is their castle. As Les Trent explains, that's something of a problem. 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 more about the final days of Suzanne Somers. Although she played the ditzy blonde on TV, in real life she was a shrewd businesswoman whose fitness products and books made her a very wealthy woman. As Jim Moret reports, she lost her long battle with breast cancer just one day before she would have turned 77. And hundreds of Americans were among those desperately fleeing Gaza today. It's been a struggle, with Hamas reportedly blocking some exit routes and food, water, and medical supplies are running short or are gone. And the bad news keeps coming, as there are more hostages being held than first reported. Israeli officials now say 199 people are confirmed as captured, including small children. Plus, Taylor Swift spent the weekend in New York with her new boyfriend, Travis Kelce. They were surrounded by security, minus one of Taylor's bodyguards who protected her on tour. He just left to fight in the Middle East. And it's been a long road to recovery for a man who survived a grizzly bear attack, and he's still got ways to go. He lost his jaw in the attack, but not his zest for life. 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

This Friday the 13th has been a day of tension and worries...following Hamas' call for a day of rage and what appears to be the imminent invasion of Israeli ground troops into Gaza. Around the world, security has been beefed up. And here in New York many are choosing to work remotely so they don't have to leave home. And the mass exodus has begun after 1.1 million people in the north of Gaza were told by Israel to vacate the area before the expected ground invasion...the United Nations says that is simply "impossible." There is literally nowhere for so many people to go. Meantime, the Israeli military just released a video from the first day of the conflict. It shows them recapturing a post taken over by Hamas - giving a glimpse of what may be to come. Plus, they're the reigning Super Bowl champs so you can't necessarily say Taylor Swift's the Chief's good luck charm. However, she was at last night's game against the Broncos and they did win. But the big news that has people buzzing...she met Travis Kelce's dad. And she celebrated turning 104 by becoming the oldest person to skydive. A week later, Dorothy Hoffner died. Now her life and spirit of adventure are being celebrated. 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

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th and for the superstitious, that's always been an ominous day. However, this year, there are heightened concerns thanks to a so called 'call to arms' on the 13th by a former leader of Hamas. As the shelling continues in the Middle East, Steven Fabian reports, here in New York all of the city's 34,000 officers have been told to be in uniform and ready for any potential attacks. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel today, as is the U.S. top hostage expert. Their focus is the scores of people, some of them American - being held by terrorists somewhere in Gaza. The former Navy SEAL credited with killing Osama bin Laden told our Les Trent just how daunting that task is. Plus, despite the war, life goes on in Israel. A couple decided to go ahead with their wedding in Jerusalem despite the conflict. With flights canceled, their American guests couldn't join them - but wait till you see who showed up to help them celebrate. And someone in California just won 1.7 billion dollars, the second largest Powerball in history. The ticket was bought at a store near Los Angeles where everyone knows everyone. As Jim Moret reports, everyone's wondering who's just become a billionaire! 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

Israel's airstrikes against Gaza continued today, five days after the attack by Hamas terrorists. The death toll now exceeds 2,100, which according to the State Department, includes 22 Americans. Israel is making good on its pledge of a 'complete siege' of the Gaza Strip. No place there is said to be safe, which is of huge concern to the families of the 150 hostages. As Ann Mercogliano reports, securing their release is a top priority. And while the war is raging in the Middle East, the conflict is reverberating here in the US. Antisemitic incidents are at historic levels, and here in New York, which has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, the FBI is warning people to remain vigilant in case of lone-wolf attacks. So, could a terror attack happen here? Steven Fabian looks at the possibility. Plus, amidst the horrors of the war, we are hearing inspiring stories of heroes. This young woman is being credited with protecting a community as the terrorists moved in, saving many lives. And she was the darling of the 1984 Olympics, winning gold and America's hearts. But now, 55-year-old Mary Lou Retton is said to be seriously ill and in intensive care. The announcement comes from her daughter, who claims Mary Lou has no health insurance to cover her bills. 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 fourth day of fighting between Israel and Hamas has left more people dead, with estimates of the death toll at least 1,700. As one Israeli military spokesman put it, the carnage is unimaginable, comparing what soldiers are discovering to something from a zombie movie. The president confirmed today that 14 Americans have been killed and a number are also being held hostage. Today, family members of some of the missing Americans held a news conference pleading for help. And the Israeli ambassador said to the United Nations that between 100 and 150 people are being held hostage by Hamas, including babies. Hamas has vowed if Israel's counterattack continues, they will start executing hostages on live TV. Might it be possible to negotiate their release or stage a rescue? Jim Moret spoke with a former hostage negotiator with the Israeli Army. Plus, we live in a world of "see something, say something." Well, one guy did just that when he saw what he thought was a fire blazing inside an apartment. But when the fire trucks got there – all five of them – things were not as they seemed. And yesterday, we heard from a woman who says she's been stalked for years by a pilot. Today, we catch up with the accused man as he heads to court. 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

Journalists from around the world have headed to Israel to cover the war on the front line. Today, many had to take cover while heavy bombing could be heard in the Gaza Strip. Israel vows a "full siege" in response to this weekend's devastating attack. And the death toll continues to rise as the war between Hamas and Israel moves into its third day. There are now nearly 1400 confirmed dead, including nine Americans. The images we see on TV are heartbreaking. As Les Trent reports, Israel's 9/11 is having a big impact on our shores as well. Hamas attacked Israel by land, by sea, and by air, with the latter being a surprisingly low-tech, but efficient method of dropping fighters into Israeli territory. We now know Hamas used paragliders to effectively invade. Jim Moret spoke with a motorized paraglider operator in Southern California, who is appalled that aircraft like these were used as instruments of terror, to see how they work. And as the conflict continues, a number of celebrities are weighing in, with many getting a mixed reaction to their posts. The war hits very close to home for Wonder Woman star, Gal Gadot. She was born in Israel and says her heart is aching over what she's seeing on TV. 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

Earlier this week we told you how a nine-year-girl named Charlotte was abducted while riding her bike alone at a state park. She was found alive two days later, and it was believed the suspect had randomly come across her in the woods. But was she actually targeted? And if you have arachnophobia - a fear of spiders- and up to 15% of Americans do…this may freak you out. In certain areas of California it's raining spiders! But why? Plus, car thefts are on the rise with more than a million vehicles being stolen each year...but when a purple Rolls Royce was targeted, the owner knew just what to do...taking the search sky high. And she famously shared a VIP box with Taylor Swift...now Travis Kelce's mom is weighing in on the possible romance the whole country's talking about. 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

Could your food delivery person also be a porch pirate? Cops say one Door Dash worker snatched a package right from a porch! As Jim Moret reports, this isn't an isolated incident. Door Dash tells Inside Edition "More than 99.99% of all deliveries on our platform occur without any safety related incident at all, including theft. We have zero tolerance for theft." And it's one of the busiest tunnels in America...but during rush hour there was a bit of a traffic jam, and Taylor Swift may be the culprit. Ann Mercogliano explains why. Plus, he's the senator who, along with his wife, was federally indicted in a bribery scheme. Now we're learning Bob Menendez's wife Nadine was involved in a deadly crash in 2018 in which she struck and killed a pedestrian. As Les Trent reports, the video and 911 call are now being made public. Both Bob and Nadine Menendez deny any wrongdoing in regards to the alleged bribery scheme. And he's a chief network correspondent...so you’d think he'd be full of confidence. But Matt Gutman tells our Jim Moret he suffers from panic attacks. 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

His friends say he was one of the best, most moral people you could ever know. Now he's dead. Stabbed by a deranged stranger while waiting at a bus stop with his girlfriend after attending a wedding. As Les Trent reports, it was caught on video, and be warned, this is intense. And it's the ransom note that led to the rescue of nine-year-old Charlotte. And it turns out, she may have been forced by her kidnapper to write it. Ann Mercogliano reports on the abduction and the suspect's possible connection to other frightening incidents with children. Plus, Fashion Week just wrapped up in Paris, and the city was filled with models – and bed bugs. The City of Lights is infested, and there are fears that fashionistas returning home may unwittingly bring back some stowaways. And Richard the emu was a beloved pet who had a habit of sneaking out of the yard and wandering the neighborhood, but she always came home. Only this time, when Richard got out, the cops were called. It didn't go well for her. 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

Prayers have been answered with the recovery of the nine-year-old girl who was kidnapped while riding her bike at a New York state park. Missing children experts say that it's a miracle. Now, new details are coming to light about the exact spot where Charlotte was being held by the hulking 6'4" suspect. And the late night show hosts are back and, of course, using all the latest drama surrounding former President Trump as material. Yes, the first post-strike monologues were filled with zingers about both politics and pop culture. Plus, a confrontation between a biker and a mom. When her kids were in danger, she went into "mama grizzly" mode. She rose to the top of the music charts, but the public never saw what Sia looked like. She always said she wanted privacy but was also insecure about her appearance. Now, she is showing her face to the world after a facelift! 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

Taylor Swift went to another football game, and people are really excited about it. The Grammy winner cheered on her rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs for the second consecutive Sunday. While the game with the Jets was really exciting, a lot of fans seemed to focus on Taylor! And a sweet nine-year-old girl named Charlotte who loved to sing has gone missing. She was camping at a New York state park over the weekend with her family when she went on a bike ride on her own and didn't come back. Now, there's a desperate search to find her. As Ann Mercogliano reports, her family fears she's been kidnapped. Plus, former President Trump was inside a New York City courthouse where he was a defendant in a civil fraud case. A camera was briefly allowed inside and caught Trump locked in a stare-down with the judge, who has already ruled that Trump fraudulently inflated the value of his assets. As Les Trent reports, what happens in the case could decide whether Trump will retain control over his business empire. Trump denies any wrongdoing claiming the case is a “sham.” And for the first time in months, there won't be re-runs on the late night shows. Now that the Writer's Guild strike is over, Colbert, Kimmel, and Fallon will be back! 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 state of emergency has been declared by the governor of New York as the state is being inundated by constant rain that has led to flash floods and warnings. In some areas, residents need to move to higher ground! And get ready for another stadium of Swifties! It is confirmed that Taylor Swift is planning to attend this Sunday's Chiefs vs. Jets game to see her new boyfriend Travis Kelce play. Plus, He appeared on Family Feud joking that his biggest mistake was getting married. Two years later, he was sentenced to life in prison for shooting his estranged wife 14 times at close range. Prosecutors say this was done in a jealous rage. Now, Jim Moret reports, he is proclaiming his innocence in a jailhouse interview. When you think of a drone attack, you probably imagine a surreptitious bombing in Russia or Ukraine. But these attacks happened here at home, and the targets were swimming pools! Police have charged a man with criminal mischief claiming he dropped dye into the pools. 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 couple of the moment, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But what's it like dating the football star? This lady knows…she beat out 49 other women seven years ago on a dating show called Catching Kelce. To hear her tell it, Travis Kelce wasn't such a catch…she spoke exclusively with Jim Moret. And they're breathing easier in Baltimore with the arrest overnight of a man suspected of bludgeoning to death a successful tech entrepreneur at her apartment. It turns out, cops were already looking for the suspect in connection with the horrific rape of a mother in front of her partner and child - and then allegedly setting their home on fire to die inside. Plus, the second GOP presidential debate was a big hot mess…but there was one highlight to come from it. Donald Trump who famously gives nicknames to his political rivals now has one himself after choosing not to attend the debate, Chris Christie now calls him 'Donald Duck.' And there's always a risk of rain when you hold an outdoor party. However, it wasn't rain that spoiled this engagement party…it was their neighbor who was spraying them with a garden hose. As Les Trent says, it was caught on tape. 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 wave of looting we've seen around the country hit Philadelphia last night. At least 100 young people stormed the busy downtown shopping area, breaking store windows and looting merchandise. And it looks like the Bidens may have to send their dog to the doghouse - somewhere other than the White House. Biden's dog, Commander, has now attacked people at least 11 times, and is being called a "significant hazard." Plus, Travis Kelce is talking about his first date with Taylor Swift. He says when Taylor showed up at Sunday night's game, it was an awesome moment he will never forget. And she was on cloud nine, getting engaged just four days earlier. Then her fiancé, a deputy sheriff, was shot and killed. She went from planning her wedding to planning his funeral. 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 happened so often lately that it’s understandable if you've wondered if you need to learn evasive driving techniques. Yet another in what seems to be a rash of so-called follow-home robberies. The latest is a homeowner in Dallas who was attacked in his driveway after visiting his bank. And no president in American history has ever visited a picket line – until now. Today, President Biden joined striking autoworkers in Detroit. His trip comes as former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson is making more waves. First, she accused Rudy Giuliani of groping her, which he denies. Now, she says Congressman Matt Gaetz tried to hit on her, but she says she has "higher standards." Plus, in some big cities, like New York, getting a table at a hot restaurant can be a sport. These diners thought they snagged the hottest ticket in town, waiting more than a year to get a table. They had no idea it wasn't a real restaurant, just an elaborate hoax. And buses are America's most widely used form of public transport, accounting for nearly half of all public transit trips, but how safe are they? Lately, there have been increasing incidents of violence, and passengers aren't the only targets. Drivers are in danger too. 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 will soon be back to work for thousands of striking writers now that a tentative agreement has been reached. That means talk shows and late night shows that have been sidelined can go back into production once the deal is ratified. But until the Screen Actors Guild settles its walkout, you won’t have actors on scripted shows or on movie sets. And are Swifties about to become football fans? That's what some are wondering after Taylor Swift not only attended yesterday's NFL game with the mom of Kansas City star Travis Kelce…she left the game with him. Plus, last week we told you how too many Friday night high school football games are ending in chaos. And last Friday, a melee at a game in California left a 16-year-old girl in the hospital with head injuries. As Jim Moret reports, she was thrown to the ground by a police officer trying to break up the fight. And defiant New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez told reporters today he won’t resign, despite facing federal criminal charges of extortion and bribery…including with gold bars. Also indicted, his wife of three years. Menendez says they will be exonerated. Steven Fabian has more on what we've learned about the senator's wife and their engagement at the Taj Mahal. 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 going to be a fun weekend…as a high school marching band headed off to band camp. Instead this is a weekend of mourning and healing after the band's bus flew off the highway, killing two adults and injuring at least forty more. Now we're hearing from one of the injured students who survived. And there are still unanswered questions about how the military lost track of a 100 million dollar fighter jet...but we do know the pilot ejected and parachuted into a South Carolina neighborhood. And here's the just released 911 call placed when he knocked on a stranger's door for help. Plus, he was training for a marathon when he suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed. Incredibly, a number of health care professionals were also running and knew just what to do…and refused to stop doing CPR on the man. As Sibila Vargas reports, he's alive today as a result. And the average American eats an estimated 279 eggs per year - about three omelets a week. And you've probably noticed, choices in the egg aisle are overwhelming. Jim Moret's has some advice. 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 divorce between singer Joe Jonas and Games of Thrones star Sofie Turner is getting ugly. In court papers, she claims he abducted their two kids and refused to hand over their passports…preventing her from taking them to England. However, today he's hitting back with some strong words of denial. And the CDC says Covid cases are on the rise...and that's impacting who you are not seeing on TV right now. Jim Moret with a list of the missing in action. Plus, her family says she died doing what she loved...photographing a high school football game on the side lines. It was her profession and her passion. But she was accidentally hit by some players and suffered a concussion and a brain bleed. Four days later, she died. And she had a meltdown on a plane bragging about being famous on Instagram...now she's talking and it sounds like she's fine with being called “crazy plane lady.” 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 been said we all have a guardian angel - and this man knows who his is…he survived a horrific vehicle crash down a steep ravine. And after languishing for five days, he was sure he was a goner…until his guardian angel appeared. We were there for their reunion. And a father is shot dead in front of his 8-year-old son. The 78-year-old neighbor is charged with murder, and it seems this tragedy all happened because of tree trimming. Plus, get me to the theater on time! That was one Broadway actress' prayer when the star who plays Jasmine in Aladdin called in sick and she got a text to fill in. One problem...she was on an eight hour flight! Would she make it? Ann Mercogliano has the answer. And she survived the unthinkable…a shark attack that cost her, her leg. Now she's going to become a mom! 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

“Why can't it just be fun?” Those are the heartbreaking words from a woman whose husband died after getting caught up in a fight at a football game. A die-hard Patriots fan, he was in the stands cheering on his team when a melee broke out. A witness says he took a hit to the head and fell to the ground. And they surely seemed hot and heavy on that date to see Beetlejuice…but after the uproar over Representative Lauren Boebert's behavior when the lights were down, the frisky lawmaker says she's done with him. Plus, it’s now been three months since the tragic explosion of the Titan submersible that sent five people to a watery grave while on a joy ride to see the Titanic. Well this man has his own private submersible, which he uses to explore the depths and hunt for treasure on the sea floor. But how safe is it? Lisa Guerrero hitched a ride. And a family is pulled over for speeding...over and over the dad pleads with officers to let them go. As Ann Mercogliano reports, he said they were speeding because their dog was dying. 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 SWAT team descends on a California neighborhood, and after a gas grenade is thrown at a home...a man emerges hands up and placed under arrest. Cops say the suspect shot and killed a sheriff's deputy while he was stopped at a traffic light. As Jim Moret reports, news of the arrest was met with a round of applause. And an unspeakable act of violence. A 64-year-man enjoying his retirement was mowed down while he was on his morning bike ride. One 17-year-old suspect has been charged with murder…the search is on for the passenger. Plus, Russell Brand and Katy Perry were married for just 14 months. However, after allegations of rape and sexual assault were made against actor and comedian Russell Brand…his marriage to Katy Perry is back under the microscope. Brand denies the allegations. And today's the day the latest Covid vaccine is supposed to be available…but if you tried to find it and couldn't you're not alone. If you're confused about whether insurance covers it, you've got company. Les Trent has the latest round of Covid chaos. 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 day out on a lake turned to disaster after a houseboat becomes engulfed in flames. Boaters nearby yelled for the 25 family members on board to jump into the water to safety. At one point someone screams, get the baby. Yes, a two-month-old baby was among the passengers. And the Seattle police department says it is investigating an officer who was caught on bodycam footage laughing after the death of a young woman killed by another cop responding to a call. A 23-year-old grad student was crossing the street when she was struck by a speeding police cruiser. Plus, former President Donald Trump has granted an increasing number of interviews lately…and he's receiving the same question: Where's Melania? The former first lady has been noticeably absent from the campaign trail. And you've probably heard about the cyber-attack that brought Las Vegas to its knees. All week long, the MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Caesars have been reeling with disabled ATMs and slot machines, elevators out of order…and clerks being put in the position of writing down people's credit card numbers. Unfortunately, it isn't over yet. 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 Girl Scout troop was swimming at a state park when a 14 foot alligator appeared. The troop leaders jumped into action to get the kids out of the water - with good reason, because witnesses say the gator was in attack mode. And today NASA released the results of its study of UFOs, and it comes as images of purported aliens are going viral. You've probably seen them pop up on social media...but a number of scientists say it's all a hoax. Plus, a father and daughter were about to land in a small plane when they crashed. Despite being terribly injured, they survived. Now they're talking with Les Trent about their ordeal. And it's being called the world's most expensive sweater. The black sheep pullover Princess Diana wore before her marriage to Prince Charles sold at auction today for 1.1 million dollars! 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

After 14 days on the run, Danelo Cavalcante is back in custody. The convicted killer was apprehended around eight this morning in Pennsylvania. The result of an intensive manhunt that came to an end when the escapee was found hiding in a wood pile. Authorities were so proud of their capture they stopped to take a group photo with Cavalcante front and center. Steven Fabian is in Pennsylvania with the latest. And meantime for the first time in two weeks, the residents of Chester County, Pennsylvania can relax. Many officials and citizens are feeling that the nightmare is finally over...and life is getting back to normal. Plus, San Francisco and Phoenix recently allowed driverless taxi's to expand their services. Critics say that's caused lots of problems, and with more than 600 reported incidents in San Francisco alone, as Jim Moret reports, some people have had it. And if you're the family of Charlie Gregory…it's hard not to believe in miracles. He's the man who went fishing and ended up marooned at sea…12 miles out. Les Trent has the incredible story of a more than 30 hour ordeal that very nearly ended in tragedy. 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

He's still on the loose - and he's got a gun! The convicted killer who escaped a Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is still on the lam and authorities say he's now armed with a rifle - making the situation all the more tense. Steven Fabian has the latest. And if you're a Jets’ fan – it’s hard not to feel like the team is cursed. After he was hyped as “Gang Green's big hope”…Quarterback Aaron Rodgers went out with an injury after three snaps. Today, it was confirmed it was a complete tear of his Achilles and as Ann Mercogliano reports, ESPN's calling it the most devastating injury in NFL history. Plus, she's the bikini-clad woman who challenged another group's right to be at their apartment complex pool, they caught her ugly language on tape and it went wildly viral. Now, in her first TV interview - she's explaining herself. And yesterday we shared our exclusive interview with the family that swears they saw two giant aliens in their back yard. Now in part two, they explain how overnight the eyes of the world were upon 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

More backlash for Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis after their video explaining why they wrote letters of support for convicted rapist Danny Masterson. The actors were criticized for calling their former co-star a role model, among other things. And the consensus is, their video didn't help matters. And, day 12 of the search for that convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison. And while officials don't know where he is, they do know he's slipped out of that perimeter cops thought they'd secured, and he's changed his appearance. Today, there are a lot of questions. Chief among them: how'd he slip through? Plus, the US Open tennis tournament is history with Coco Gauff the new darling of women's tennis thanks to her win. She's also the darling of social media thanks to this footage making the rounds. Coco at age 8, watching the US Open with no inkling of what was to come. And, polls show 65 percent of all Americans believe in UFOs. Which may be why this footage struck a nerve. It's a fireball over Las Vegas that proceeded the terrifying visitors this family says they saw: two nine-foot-tall aliens staring at them from their backyard. The family hasn't spoken about this until now. They told our Jim Moret about what they saw in this world exclusive. 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

Efforts at damage control are on over at The Tonight Show after a devastating article claimed host Jimmy Fallon has created such a toxic workplace that some staffers say they've had thoughts of suicide. Just hours after the article hit Rolling Stone magazine, Fallon was on Zoom with his staff. And, a snack company is offering customers refunds after pulling its super spicy chip from store shelves. A 14-year-old boy died after eating just one of the chips in the so-called “one chip challenge.” Even though it's not the first spicy challenge to capture the imagination, is any of it safe? Plus, there are an estimated 400 law enforcement personnel joined in the search for that escaped convict in Pennsylvania. Now on the run for nine days, some people are tired of waiting for them to get their man and regular citizens are joining the hunt. And, he's a dog who escaped from a shelter and ended up at a nursing home…and he's the best medicine the residents could have hoped for! 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

Day eight and still no sign of that convict who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison. Today, many are fascinated by how he got away by doing a crab walk, shimmying up the brick walls. And drama in court today as Danny Masterson, a star of 'That 70s Show', was sentenced to thirty years to life, the maximum time the actor was facing after being found guilty of two counts of forcible rape. Plus, Americans love watermelons. We eat 5.1 billion pounds of them every year. But have you heard of "exploding watermelons"? While they don’t exactly blow up, it can be pretty messy. And it’s the famed black sheep sweater Princess Diana wore before she married Prince Charles. It came to symbolize how she felt as part of the royal family. Now it's going up for auction. 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

Are masks about to creep back into your life with Covid cases on the rise. We're seeing them at the White House and on TV, and while it's unlikely that masks will be widely mandated. As Jim Moret reports, there's a new battle brewing on whether or not to cover up. And at the U.S. Open, there is some kind of bug making the rounds? In the stands, one hears coughing and sniffling...and a number of the athletes are complaining they just don’t feel well. Plus, some news today regarding that manhunt for that escaped convict in Pennsylvania. Cops rushed to a Walmart where there was a report the suspect had been spotted inside the store before running into the woods. Steven Fabian has the latest on the massive effort to bring a convicted killer back to justice. And the Department of Agriculture says eggs can spend between three and five weeks in the refrigerator and still be safe to eat. This egg has been around much longer than that and you wouldn't want to eat it. Les Trent with the story of this egg, and how it's managed to stick around for 72 years. 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

Nerves are tense in the area where just last night a trail camera caught this image of the convicted murderer who escaped from Pennsylvania prison last Thursday. Despite a huge police presence, the sighting was outside a security perimeter cops had established. As the search goes on, Steven Fabian reports residents are being urged to keep their doors locked - and a sharp eye out. And First Lady Jill Biden did not return to the White House after the Labor Day weekend. She's isolating at the Biden's home in Delaware after testing positive for Covid. And the president masked up today as he handed out the Medal of Honor. Plus, at the start of the holiday weekend, we reported on the likely danger of riptides…thanks in part to the after effects of Hurricane Idalia. Unfortunately, there were plenty of instances in which swimmers got caught. Ann Mercogliano spoke with one man who rescued a guy just moments before he thought he was a goner. And another scare on the water as a four-year-old boy jumps into a pond. It could have ended in disaster if not for this quick thinking neighbor who jumped in fully clothed to save the boy. Les Trent 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

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 after the news Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were becoming dads in their late seventies and early eighties…many couldn't imagine what that would be like. However, as Jim Moret reports, this dad can definitely relate. Plus, her wedding ring flew into the ocean and she figured it was lost forever...then this happened. And what's in the water at this firehouse! 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 Labor Day weekend and traditionally Americans love to head to the beach for some fun in the sun. However, Hurricane Idalia is throwing a bit of a monkey wrench into the festivities. An after effect of the storm is riptides - and authorities along the eastern seaboard are issuing a serious warning. And it's day two of the ugly custody battle between Kevin Costner and his estranged wife. Today the Yellowstone star took the stand with the couple's lavish lifestyle taking center stage. Plus, forget “Barbenheimer” there's a new dueling combo at the movies. This time it's another unlikely pair, Taylor Swift's concert film vs. the new Exorcist movie. It's even got a name - “Exor-Swift!” And more than 55% of all Americans will be attending a cookout this Labor Day weekend...and many will be grilling their chicken a little longer this year. 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

11 people were sent to the hospital after hitting severe turbulence on a plane. It comes as record numbers of Americans are expected to mark the unofficial end of summer traveling in the air and on the road. Many colleges around the country are feeling jittery after all the gun violence on campuses in the news lately. Inside Edition’s security expert has tips on how to stay safe. She's the beauty queen accused of hiring a hit man to kill her estranged husband. Now, just released bodycam and 911 calls shed light on their broken marriage. In one call the husband says he received a mysterious thumb drive with photos of his wife on vacation...so was she being followed? She denies any wrongdoing. A man says a SWAT team showed up at his home with guns drawn and placed him under arrest. His crime? Posting a joke on social media. 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

Catastrophic that's how the impact of Hurricane Idalia is being described after it made landfall today in Florida. We're now seeing new videos that show just how much destruction 130 MPH winds can cause. Les Trent is in Florida with the latest. And what was it like to be caught in the eye of the storm? One resident kept his camera rolling all night long...giving us a video diary of Idalia’s wrath. Plus, many flights to Hawaii are empty after officials in the “Aloha State” warned people to stay away during those devastating wildfires...but now, as Steven Fabian reports, they want vacationers back. And excitement is building for The Golden Bachelor...now for the first time we're getting a look at the 22 ladies hoping to get a rose from the franchise's first single senior looking for 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

Brace yourself! That's the word from officials in Florida where not one, but two hurricanes are approaching both coasts. Idalia on one side and Franklin on the other! Les Trent is in Florida where people are either hunkering down or getting out of dodge. And Alex Murdaugh the patriarch of one of South Carolina's most prominent legal families sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and son. Now his surviving son, Buster, is breaking his silence in his first TV interview. Plus, a 15-year-old made a big mistake when he knocked on the door of a home and ran. Turns out the homeowner was a cop who he says chased him down and beat him up. The teen was taking part in a prank called ding dong ditch. Once thought of as innocent childhood fun. As Steven Fabian reports, authorities now say it can be really dangerous. And she's the marketing executive who went viral for having a meltdown on a plane...now she's back in the air. 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 more about the man who shot and killed three people at a Dollar General store before turning the gun on himself. Authorities say many more lives could have been lost if not for this man who's being hailed a hero. He's a cop at a nearby college who successfully blocked the gunman from coming on campus. And tributes are pouring in today for Price is Right host Bob Barker who died of natural causes at age 99 at his Hollywood hills home. By his side was his girlfriend of four decades. She's been with Barker since the death of his wife...but they never married. Now, we ask her why? Plus, a young woman sent her boyfriend some intimate photos for his eyes only when she was a college student...later his phone was stolen and her worst fear came true - those compromising photos ended up on a porn site. But it wasn't her boyfriend who betrayed her...it was her math teacher. And singer Adele packed them in over the weekend at her sold out Vegas residency. However, there was one moment when she literally had to stop the music. What was the problem? Adele apparently didn't like the way one of her fans was being treated by security. 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 mug shot seen round the world. For the first time in history, a former president of the United States was fingerprinted and photographed like any other suspect under arrest. It's not just the mug shot making headlines…the former president says he's an incredible 30 pounds lighter than when in office. But could that possibly be true? And fences may make good neighbors…however, cameras keep them honest. When a family suspected a disgruntled neighbor might be behind the noxious fumes they kept smelling, they set up a camera. And Steven Fabian says they were stunned by what they saw. Plus, we're learning more about the shooting at a popular neighborhood bar that left three people dead. The shooter was a retired police sergeant in the middle of a divorce and he was targeting his estranged wife. She was hit in the face but survived, now her friend who was with her is telling Inside Edition about the terrifying moment. Health officials have sent out an advisory for anyone who attended a mud race competition in Sonoma County, California. It comes after a number of participants were left with some really nasty infections. Leading to many asking - what's in the mud? 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

Former President Trump's fourth indictment will provide his first ever mug shot, in fact the first mug shot for any president in U.S. history. He's heading to Georgia to be formally arrested on multiple charges he tried to interfere with the 2020 Presidential Election in the state. As Ann Mercogliano reports, it’s believed Trump picked the time to surrender to get maximum press coverage. And the debate is on over who won the first Republican presidential debate. One of the moderators called Trump “the elephant not in the room” - which drew boos from the crowd. Things got heated on stage too, as the eight White House hopefuls clashed on...well, just about everything. Plus, has new evidence been found to link the notorious BTK serial killer to more murders? Dennis Rader is serving life in prison after being convicted of ten murders...but now he's been named the prime suspect in unsolved murders in two different states. And a guy who took a BMW out for a joy ride is in a heap of trouble - because it wasn't his car. It was at the shop where he's a mechanic. Or rather was…now he's temporarily out of a job. 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

Rudy Giuliani who turned himself in to be booked on charges in connection with efforts to throw out the 2020 Georgia presidential vote today. Former President Trump and the other defendants have until Friday to surrender to the Fulton County sheriff. Although, Giuliani has told the court he's out of money…he arrived in Atlanta via private jet. And the man who led a coup attempt against Vladimir Putin is presumed to be dead. Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed among the passengers on board a plane that was shot down just north of Moscow. Ever since the failed rebellion, many have considered Prigozhin a “dead man walking.” Plus, she's the young woman who shoved an old lady who later died. The victim was a much loved vocal coach whose death made headlines...and today the woman responsible for her death pled guilty. Steven Fabian was at the courthouse. And the number one song on the Billboard Charts isn't Taylor Swift or Beyonce - it's Oliver Anthony a farmer who has touched a nerve with working class Americans. 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 first day of school a classroom of third graders will probably never forget. When the teacher was reportedly acting weird, a school official checked in and thought the teacher smelled of booze. Then after denying she had been drinking that day, she blew three times the legal limit on a breathalyzer. And the clean-up continues in the wake of tropical storm Hilary which dumped nearly a year's worth of rain in some areas in just a matter of hours. One of those places was Cathedral City, near Palm Springs, where desert sands were transformed into dangerous mud. At one assisted living facility, they needed earth movers to rescue some of the elderly residents. Plus, in the heat of the summer, there's nothing more refreshing than ice cream. However, there was something terribly wrong at one ice cream shop - three people died and six others ended up in the hospital after having milkshakes. And she's a former juvenile court judge now starring on her own TV show. And she's a victim of groping and she says it left her shattered. Judge Hatchett was assaulted by, of all people, a local sheriff. Now he's out of a job…and the judge is speaking with our Les Trent. 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 one-two punch by mother nature in Southern California...first Tropical Storm Hilary brought floods to Los Angeles dousing iconic locations including dodger stadium...then came a magnitude 5.1 earthquake sending things flying and residents running. Jim Moret is there. And it was a crime that shocked the nation…a teacher was fatally gunned down in her parents driveway. Now five years later, one of her former students who was romantically linked to the teacher has been named a prime suspect. He says he’s innocent. Plus, she's the 19-year-old we told you about last week who was dubbed “hell on wheels” after being found guilty of deliberately causing a horrible crash - driving her car into a brick wall at high speeds murdering her boyfriend and another teen. Now it's her sentencing day. And like a lot of teens, she got a summer job lifeguarding at a local pool...then disaster. She was rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning. 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 prenup between Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari is said to be iron clad…but will he contest it? Sam just broke his silence, while Britney has only been posting cryptic messages that have many scratching their heads. And we've told you about the mother whose body was found on a walking trail. Her boyfriend said he would never harm her, now police have released this video showing a shirtless man. And they want the public's help to figure out who he is. Plus, it’s a race against time as a month old baby starts choking. But would help get there in time to save the infant? And forget Taylor Swift and Beyonce, this is the most attended concert of all time. But the show is also at the center of a mystery. What happened to a young couple who headed to the concert 50 years ago and haven't been seen since? 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 split between Britney Spears and her husband of 14 months is already getting nasty. He filed for divorce yesterday...but word is the couple separated nearly a month ago. Right after the news broke, Britney took to Instagram to say she's buying a horse. And Smash and grab robberies have become an almost daily occurrence in Los Angeles and today, city officials said they're cracking down. A task force is being formed to prosecute anyone connected with them and promising no one will be granted bail. Plus, it wasn't reckless driving…it was murder. That's the conclusion of a judge who found a 19-year-old guilty of murdering her boyfriend and another teen by deliberately causing a horrible accident. And a couple was at home when they heard a loud crash on their roof. Outside their yard was covered in chunks of ice, but it wasn't monster hail. Turns out the ice had fallen from a plane! 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 how brazen crime has been in Southern California. Well, imagine getting an alert from your security camera that a group of guys in hoodies were crawling commando style onto your property. It happened to a homeowner who is also a best-selling crime author. And severe weather in the Northeast has led to a very sad story in our nation’s capital. Floodwaters overtook a doggie day care center killing ten pets. It all played out on live TV as panicked dog owners rushed to the scene to see if their beloved pet was ok. Plus, he was once called “America's Mayor.” Today, Rudy Giuliani is an unindicted co-conspirator in the January 6th case…and facing 13 criminal counts in the Georgia election tampering case. His law license is suspended in both New York and Washington, and he's reportedly broke. And he's the actor who starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the Oscar winning movie The Blind Side, and he says he's heartbroken over news that the inspiring football player he portrayed is now suing the couple he says he thought had adopted him. 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