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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

It is unprecedented - but not unexpected. Donald Trump has now been indicted for a fourth time…on the anticipated criminal charges connected to trying to find votes in Georgia after he lost the 2020 presidential election. The former president now has ten days to turn himself in to authorities, and as Steven Fabian reports, this latest case is likely the most serious yet for Trump. And it's police bodycam footage that highlights a disagreement between the wife arrested in the Bahamas accused of ordering a hit on her estranged husband. Cops were called after a dispute when Lindsey Shiver apparently changed her plans last minute to ride on the family's private plane to the Bahamas, which her husband told cops was just to meet up with her lover. Five days later she was arrested. Lindsay Shiver denies ordering a hit on her estranged husband. Plus, a judge is on his way into court today...not to oversee a case. He's being arraigned himself...accused of murdering his wife. Prosecutors say he texted his clerk and bailiff that he wouldn’t be into work for the next day saying he just shot his wife. The judge has pled not guilty. Jim Moret has the latest from the courthouse in Southern California. And American Idol alum Katharine McPhee recently rushed home from her overseas tour because of quote a horrible family tragedy. We later learned her nanny had died, but we didn't have any details…until now. 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 marketing executive whose airplane meltdown went viral has a new marketing challenge…herself. As she speaks out for the first time to tell her side of the story, she's even embraced the term '”crazy plane lady.” And the search for answers is on after an explosion outside Pittsburgh over the weekend killed five people and left one in critical condition. As the victims are identified, including this father and son, questions are being asked about the abandoned mine underneath the home that blew up. Plus, the wildfires on the island of Maui are now officially the most deadly in the U.S. in more than a century - and plenty of questions are being asked in their wake...including why the island's outdoor warning sirens were not activated? Meantime, Oprah Winfrey, who owns a vacation home on Maui, is continuing to do her part. And this woman says she is lucky to be alive after what was meant to be a relaxing trip tubing down a river, turned in to a scary situation...after she was attacked by an otter. 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 harrowing stories of survival from those devastating Maui wildfires. Terrifying new video shows people who jumped into the ocean to escape the flames. Some stayed bobbing in the water for hours until it was safe...but some died when they were swept away by the current. And an announcement today from the family of the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Experts say the suspect is actually part of a vanishing breed because there are fewer serial killers today than in years past. The Gilgo Beach suspect has pled not guilty. Plus, It's a big anniversary -- 50 years ago hip hop was born. And today a number of legendary music stars celebrated on morning TV. And she had jury duty but couldn't find a babysitter...so she brought along her kids. 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 situation in Maui is absolutely apocalyptic. Wildfires have decimated the island, obliterating one historic town, with countless homes destroyed and at least 36 people confirmed dead. It is, say officials, an unprecedented situation. And it's nowhere close to the level during the height of the pandemic, but Covid cases are up. It seems this summer, like the last few years, the month of August is seeing a spike. So is there anything different you should do to stay safe? Plus, we're learning more about the man shot and killed by FBI agents after allegedly making threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online. Steven Fabian on what the agents discovered that was so concerning. And she's the marketing executive whose airplane meltdown went wildly viral. Clearly agitated, she said she saw an invisible man. Now she's breaking her silence…saying the incident has quote blown up her 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

Hawaii is America's paradise…but today a category four hurricane fueled raging wildfires on the island of Maui. As Les Trent reports, those fires are so intense, they've not only overwhelmed local firefighters - some residents have had to jump into the ocean to escape the flames. And there is one very happy person in America and they are somewhere in the state of Florida. One single ticket had all the right numbers on last night's Mega Millions drawing...which means someone is getting $1.58 billion dollars. Plus, she's behind bars, denied bail after being arrested and charged with the DUI killing of a bride on her wedding night. Now her jailhouse conversations with her family have been made public, and at one point the suspect tearfully tells her dad she's dreading being sent to prison. And Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and the Barbie movie - not only are they pop culture phenomenons, some are crediting all three for keeping the U.S. out of a recession. Lisa Guerrero explains. 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 it a message sent in frustration or a cold-blooded hit on an estranged spouse? That's what a jury may be asked to decide in the case of a former cheerleader accused of ordering her husband of 13 years be killed. The woman has been behind bars in the Bahamas, but as Megan Alexander reports, today she's asking the judge to release her. And the latest air passenger to make headlines for bad behavior has now been identified. You probably remember the lady who had some sort of meltdown and started screaming midflight. Well it turns out she is, or at least, was a highly regarded marketing executive. Plus, heartbreak for Sandra Bullock as her life partner has passed away following a very private battle with ALS. As Lisa Guerrero reports, the actress is being praised for the care she made sure he received. And an elderly couple today is dead because they were too proud to ask their family to help them get their air conditioner repaired to deal with the intense 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

Team USA is out at the Women's World Cup soccer tournament, with their bid for an unprecedented third World Cup win decimated on failed penalty kicks. Although, the U.S. women's team is the most successful in the history of the tournament...they are coming home to mixed reviews. And what was a missing person's investigation, is now a homicide investigation, after the body of a woman was found near a walking trail. Officials won’t say why they suspect homicide…but the woman's boyfriend, who first reported her missing, is denying he had anything to do with it. Plus, authorities continue to look for more possible victims of the man behind bars in Oregon, accused of kidnaping a woman and locking her in a cinderblock cell. He's had multiple aliases in at least ten states. And in a bizarre side note, he once took the mother of his children to court…on Judge Judy. And he's got 20 million followers on social media…and after an ill-conceived stunt in New York's Union Square, Kai Cenat also has an arrest record. In the aftermath of a riot in advance of a videogame giveaway...the influencer is now saying he's sorry. 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 after former President Trump was arraigned, we're learning more about what happened during the 27-minute hearing during which no cameras were allowed. According to reporters inside, there was one word from the magistrate that really irked the former president. And, now an important reminder during this intense heat wave -- stay hydrated. But stay hydrated the 'right' way. This woman drank a lot of water to beat the heat and ended up dead: from water intoxication. Ann Mercogliano spoke with her heartbroken brother. Plus, you've heard about people crashing a wedding. Well, this person crashed a sewing class. Literally. And, other news today, police announced they've identified one more victim in connection with its investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings. A body that had been known as Jane Doe #7 turns out to be a woman who disappeared on Valentine’s Day in 1996. Meantime, the family of the man charged in three of the killings is trying to move on with their lives. But there are challenges. The man 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

Former President Trump boarding his plane on his way to Washington today to face four felony charges of trying to interfere with the 2020 election. It's being called the most important criminal prosecution in American history. Security was extra tight, especially given yesterday's scare at the capitol. And FBI investigators believe there may be more victims of a man arrested and charged with kidnapping a woman, sexually assaulting her and holding her captive in this cinderblock cell. The alleged victim is getting messages of support from other victims of kidnapping. Plus, she would absolutely never. That's the response from Lizzo to accusations from former tour dancers who say she body shamed them and created a hostile work environment. The singer says she usually doesn’t respond to what she calls false allegations. She says these are so outrageous that she went on social media to respond. And they were described as a golden couple, a college football hero and a cheerleader fall in love and get married. Now she's under arrest - accused of hiring a hitman to try to have him killed. 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 day after Donald Trump was indicted for allegedly conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election came chaos in D.C., with capitol police sending an email to all congressional staff to stay away from external doors and windows and to find a place to hide or seek cover until they were given the. It turns out it was a false alarm. And the indictment also lists six unnamed and unindicted co-conspirators, but for the most part easily identified by details in the indictment. One of them is former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, whose New York law license is suspended because of his election related activities…and last night on TV he exploded. Plus, most people struggle to tread water for more than a minute. This guy did it for five hours after he was dragged into open water by a rip current. Les Trent tells us how he stayed afloat until help arrived. And it's the other hit movie of the summer. The independent thriller Sound of Freedom is all about child sex trafficking. But along with ticket sales, the film is also generating controversy. Ann Mercogliano explains why. 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 a blissfully happy married couple…until the bride was mowed down on her way home from her wedding reception. Today, a bail hearing was held for the woman accused of drunkenly plowing into 34-year-old Samantha Hutchinson and her husband, killing her and seriously wounding him. She has pled not guilty. As Steven Fabian reports, the hearing pitted two families against one another. And Rex Heuermann, the architect accused of killing at least three women was in front of a judge today for a pre-trial hearing. Meantime, the wife of the suspected Gilgo Beach killer is speaking out. As Les Trent reports, she says she and her children cry themselves to sleep every night. Rex Heuermann denies he’s a serial killer. Plus, the movie duo of Barbie and Oppenheimer has been a tremendous lifeline for the movie business. However, some fan generated memes of the films have prompted an apology from Warner Brothers to the nation of Japan. Inside Edition explains why. And the news of the death of the man who played Pee-wee Herman came as a shock to nearly everyone. In this time of oversharing, Paul Ruebens was incredibly quiet about his long battle against cancer. Even those who were with him just days before his death say they had no idea. 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

Paul Reubens who found fame through his character Pee-wee Herman has died. The funny man whose career began with improv back in the 70's had been privately battling cancer for the last six years, and on Sunday night, he lost that fight. Steven Fabian has the latest. And after years of what seemed like a deliberate effort to deny Hunter Biden’s love child, the president and Mrs. Biden are now saying the four-year-old girl he fathered “is a Biden.” But what prompted the apparent change of heart? Ann Mercogliano reports. Plus, he's the burglar nicknamed the “snake man” after he slithered on floors to avoid tripping motion detectors. He pled guilty to a total of 54 felony charges. And now he's out of jail. As Steven Fabien reports, plenty of people are not very happy about that. And it's becoming a thing at concerts…and performers have had it. This time it was rapper Cardi B who was on the receiving end of a drink thrown at her during a concert. And she didn't waste a moment retaliating. 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

Did former President Trump direct an employee at Mar-a-Lago to destroy surveillance footage sought by federal prosecutors? The new indictment just unveiled against the ex-president alleges workers went through a basement tunnel to the room where surveillance cameras were set up...after receiving orders from quote “the boss” - to try to destroy footage of some of those boxes of sensitive documents. Trump has denied the allegations. And drama in court at a hearing to decide if Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan teen who fatally shot four of his high school classmates, should spend the rest of his life in prison. Today an assistant principal took the stand and relived the horror of that day. Plus, the family of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer returned home after investigators were done searching the property for evidence. Now the wife of the suspect is assuring her neighbors that they aren't in any danger. The suspect denies being the Gilgo Beach serial killer. And cops call it “crime tourism,” where thieves from other countries come to the U.S. on tourist visas. With only one goal in mind…breaking into luxury homes and robbing them. Lisa Guerrero reports. 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 family of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer returned to their home today, and it was an emotional return. And the 11-year-old girl in this police bodycam video is in a whole lot of trouble. She made a fake phone call to 911 saying her friend had been kidnapped. She later told the cops she thought it would be funny. However, they didn’t laugh, admonishing her to never do this again. Plus, it's one thing to scroll on your phone during your free time, but it is quite another to do that when presiding over a murder trial. A judge is now under investigation for allegedly doing just that, instead of focusing on the trial of a man who was accused of fatally beating a two-year-old. And, the Biden's German shepherd may not be calling the White House home much longer. After a number of incidents in which the dog has bitten staffers, including secret service agents, Commander may be moving on. 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

Nearly one in five Americans are experiencing dangerous heat levels, with virtually all of the country dealing with temperatures well above normal. The heat wave is expected to last until at least next week... leading some to get creative about cooling off. And heat was a concern when a four-year-old boy went missing in a cornfield. His family was understandably panicked. However, they did the right thing…they called the state police who had the right tools for the search. Plus, more details about the drowning death of the Obama’s personal chef who drowned while paddleboarding in Martha’s Vineyard. There are reports that he not only didn't have a lifejacket...but his leg was not tethered to the board. Something Steven Fabian found out is vital to doing the sport safely. And LeBron James son, Bronny, remains under observation as he continues to recover from the cardiac arrest he suffered during basketball practice. His heart literally stopped, and we're learning more about the extraordinary efforts that went into getting him the help he needed. 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

Barack and Michelle Obama say their hearts are broken after their personal chef died in a paddleboard accident near their estate on Martha's Vineyard. His body was found in just eight feet of water around 100 feet from the shore and it’s putting the spotlight on paddle board dangers and how to stay safe. And, the intense heat we've been experiencing is believed to have claimed another life. A 71-year-old experienced hiker who headed out to Death Valley National Park was pronounced dead after collapsing in 121-degree heat. Inside Edition’s Les Trent spoke with his grieving widow who has a warning for other so-called "heat tourists." Plus, a scare for NBA superstar LeBron James as his 18-year-old son, Bronny, a rising basketball star, suffered cardiac arrest while practicing with his team at USC. And, Barbie continues to break box office records, but despite all the bubbly pink fun, the movie is becoming a target of some right-wing personalities. They say it lacks family values and promotes "toxic femininity." 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

If you went to the movies over the weekend and a lot of you did, you probably saw Barbie, Oppenheimer…or both. The massive social media campaign promoting “Barbenheimer” was a resounding success... bringing box office numbers not seen in years. And in his longest statement yet, Jamie Foxx says he's been “to hell and back” with his medical emergency. But he still has yet to say exactly what the emergency actually was...so people are viewing his video looking for clues. Plus, a relative of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is breaking her silence. The sister-in-law of the hulking 6'4" suspect who is charged with murdering three women, and is a suspect in others, says she is stunned that the man she knew could end up charged with something so horrible. Her words come as investigators excavate the suspect's property looking for evidence. The suspect has plead not guilty. And he's probably antsy for the actor's strike to end…since he wants to get back to work as the “world's greatest extra!” 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 may have left his heart in San Francisco, but Tony Bennett's home was always New York - it's where he was born and where he died at age 96. Tributes are pouring in for the music legend who in recent years suffered from Alzheimer's. And, cops are looking into a new theory in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation. Did the accused serial killer use a boat to transport and bury the victims in the middle of the night so no one would see him? Inside Edition’s Les Trent boarded a boat to retrace the water route to Gilgo Beach while Rex Heuermann says he is innocent and that cops have the wrong man. Plus, there are still a lot of questions about the 25-year-old nursing student who disappeared after saying she saw a toddler wandering along a highway. Police say they found no evidence there was a toddler, so did she make the whole thing up? Inside Edition’s Ann Mercogliano spoke with the woman who spearheaded the search to find the nurse and asked her how she feels now. And, Barbie and Oppenheimer are now playing in theaters across the country and it’s definitely living up to the hype with fans going to extremes to take in the movies as a double feature. 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

Billionaires and Skid Row aren't two things that usually go together, but that's where someone really lucky bought the winning Powerball ticket with a jackpot of 1 billion dollars. Could this woman be America’s new billionaire? She showed up today at the convenience store where the ticket was sold screaming so loud you could hear her for blocks. And police say the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer led a double life, holding down a job as an architect, committing murders while his wife and children were out of town. Now that he is charged with killing three women and maybe more, his wife is filing for divorce. The suspect has pleaded not guilty. Plus, a man just happened to come across a police chase and the suspect was getting away from cops. Instead of just standing there he jumped into action, grabbing the suspect and knocking him to the ground. And now the low budget movie that’s a surprise hit at the box office, even beating Indiana Jones. Sound of Freedom is about human trafficking, and many moviegoers are leaving the theater in tears. However, some say the film is promoting QAnon conspiracy theories. 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 25-year-old nursing student called 911 claiming she saw a toddler in a diaper wandering along an Alabama highway...then she vanished for two days. Now comes a bombshell press conference as authorities reveal just hours before her disappearance, she searched the internet for the kidnapping movie Taken...and they say they have not found any evidence that the toddler really existed. And he's accused of being the notorious Gilgo beach serial killer who cops say murdered at least three women and possibly more. Now we're hearing from his next door neighbor who says the 6'4" suspect creeped his wife out peering at her over a fence while she was sunbathing. He spoke with Les Trent. The suspect has pleaded not guilty to the Gilgo Beach killings. Plus, It may be the first time in Hollywood history that two movies being released by different studios are being hyped together. Both Barbie and Oppenheimer hit screens Friday and movie goers are actually buying tickets to see both as a double feature. Megan Alexander has more on what's being dubbed “Barbenheimer.” And when this bride boarded a plane for her honeymoon she sobbed the whole way. Why? Because she accidentally left her passport that she needed for her cruise at home. But, as Ann Mercogliano reports, flight attendants saved the day. 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

Another day at an amusement park turns to terror as a 10-year-old boy is thrown from a ride called “Moby Dick.” The ride is supposed to hold you in place with a shoulder bar, but somehow the boy slid off and fell 20 feet to the ground. And, did the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer who’s charged with murdering three of the 11 victims in the case have accomplices? Investigators believe the six-foot four suspect may be responsible for others and the big question is, did he have help? The suspect has pleaded not guilty. Plus, extreme heat warnings are in effect for much of the country and causing chaos at airports. Delta is apologizing after a plane was stuck on the tarmac in Vegas for three hours without air conditioning, leading to some passengers passing out. And, a moment from a Miranda Lambert concert that’s sparking debate across the country: Is it ok for fans to take selfies at the front of the stage right in the middle of a song? Lambert had harsh words for a group of fans who did just that and one of them is hitting 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

It was a scare in the air as a 79-year-old man has a medical emergency while piloting his private plane. Thankfully, he wasn't alone. His wife was onboard and jumped into action taking over the controls. And, we're learning more about the 59-year-old married architect that authorities believe was living a double life as the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer. A former colleague has now come forward to say the hulking 6’4” suspect left her a creepy voicemail. The suspect has pled not guilty and says he’s innocent. Plus, residents who live near the Pennsylvania jail where a murder suspect escaped, are breathing a sigh of relief with the news he's been taken back into custody. And they may have this dog to thank. He was the first to spot the suspect and barked his head off. And, if you want a reminder about the actor's strike that's rocking Hollywood, all you have to do is turn on your TV! Shows that usually have A-list movie stars as guests are scrambling to book fill ins. 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

Is an architect the notorious serial killer who has baffled investigators for more than a decade? They were dubbed the Gilgo Beach murders for the stretch of beach on Long Island, NY where the bodies of a number of the female victims were found. Now a 59-year-old man has been taken into custody...and he doesn't fit the mold of most serial killers - the well-dressed suspect had a successful career as an architect. And we're seeing the final autopsy report for Elvis' only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and the findings are shocking. According to the medical examiner, it was a blockage in her small intestine caused by stomach surgery she had years ago that led to her demise. So how could this happen? Ann Mercogliano spoke with a doctor to find out. And if you're going overseas this summer and don't have an up to date passport - you may be in trouble. The State Department says twice as many people are applying this year than last year and they are seriously backed up - something this couple learned the hard way. 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 biggest drama to rock Hollywood in decades…that's Nanny star Fran Drescher making the announcement that actors were joining writers in their ongoing strike...and that could lead to a major Hollywood shutdown with glitzy premieres for this summer's biggest blockbusters including Barbie being put on hold. And she's a plastic surgeon who went viral for doing wacky dances and livestreaming her surgeries. Now she's been permanently stripped of her license after the medical board ruled that she cared more about getting clicks than her own patients. Plus, yesterday we told you about the man authorities say is a cold blooded killer who was on the lam for 40 years. During those years he became a pillar of his community and even raised a family...now his daughter is speaking exclusively with Les Trent. And the ESPY Awards were last night…and when Damar Hamlin, the NFL star who went into cardiac arrest, was honored the crowd rose to its feet. 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 was a gifted hand surgeon, father of two, and was just put on the list of Memphis' top doctors. And now he's dead. Gunned down in his exam room, police officers say, by a man who harassed the victim, shot him and then tried to run away. And, 70% of Americans will experience temperatures of over 90 degrees over the next few days. And some people think all this hot weather is making people act ... well, kind of weird. Plus, as of now, there have been 37 shark attacks worldwide, six of them fatal. And this nurse is now officially one of the statistics. She spoke with Les Trent. And, we're getting the closest look yet at the moment when tourists visiting an active volcano in New Zealand had to run for their lives. 22 people were killed and more than two dozen severely injured. 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 now day five in the hunt for a prisoner who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail, and officials now believe the murder suspect, who is said to be a self-taught survivalist, has likely been getting help from the outside. Searchers have found camp sites and small piles of supplies in the general area where the manhunt's taking place. And news family members of the victims of Charles Manson never wanted to hear. One of the most infamous members of his cult, Leslie Van Houten, has been released from prison more than 50 years after her crimes shocked the world. She'll now head to a transitional home to learn how to adapt to life in the 21st century. Plus, the latest polls show former President Donald Trump with a roughly 40% lead over his next challenger, Florida governor Ron DeSantis. But that hasn't diminished the attacks on the DeSantis camp…specifically Mrs. DeSantis. And at a time when there is so much discord in the world, it’s important to be reminded what a gift kindness can be. Les Trent with a heart breaking story that has a happy ending…all because a lonely little boy reached out to a neighbor with a great big heart. 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

She's the latest woman to be dubbed by some a “Karen” for giving people a hard time for going about their daily lives. This time it happened at an apartment complex pool. Now, as Lisa Guerrero reports, the woman caught on tape having a meltdown is breaking her silence. And more than 42 million Americans have been under a flood watch thanks to the torrential rain that inundated much of the Northeast. Flights in New York and Boston were cancelled and some motorists found themselves stranded when a month's worth of rain fell in just 72 hours. In New York, first responders had to resort to a human chain to save people. Plus, He's made no secret of his disdain for the Covid-19 vaccine...but does presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy Jr. feel the same way about steroids? At age 69, he's pretty buff for his age…and that's prompted some speculation about steroids. Now Kennedy is trying to clear things up. And Amazon's Prime Day sale is about to kick off with the online retailer saying it will have more items on sale than ever before. But how can you tell if what's on sale is a good bargain? Les Trent has some tips. 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

High drama in court as a student who pled guilty to murdering his teacher learns his fate. The story sent shockwaves across the nation when the motive was revealed to be anger over a bad grade. The judge spoke for many when he called the killer sinister and evil. And, baby its hot outside! Around the globe there's a historic heatwave with temperatures reaching record highs and that’s causing all sorts of problems including in the ocean. Experts say that explains why sea lions, usually friendly creatures, have been going on the attack. Something this teen found out firsthand. Plus, Margot Robbie is traveling the world promoting her new barbie movie, but there's one country that has actually banned it. So, how could a bubbly movie full of pink cause such controversy? And, Two boys are being hailed heroes today after saving their buddy who almost drown in a swimming pool. It was all caught on video and it’s an important reminder to always have each other backs during the summer. 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 arrested near former President Obama’s DC home with weapons and allegedly explosive materials in his van. Prosecutors say he made his way there shortly after Donald Trump shared Obama’s address on social media. But before he was taken into custody his movements were captured on video. The public defender representing the accused says he made no specific threat, and his comments are protected by the first amendment. And, we've told you how store employees have been told to not interfere with shoplifters. Some even end up fired when they do. Now it has gone a step further. This guy was fired, he says, for just recording a suspected shoplifting in progress. Plus, July 4th may be behind us but we're continuing to hear horror stories about firework mishaps. This was the scary scene as explosives head right towards a group of friends enjoying Independence Day on a porch including young children. And, more than 500 people were rescued at Florida beaches over the last few days. A scary situation not only for the swimmers but for the lifeguards too. So, authorities are now considering charging parents with child neglect if they let their kids in the water when warning flags are posted. 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

As President Biden and his family enjoyed fireworks from a White House balcony there was a looming question - how did cocaine end up inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? The discovery of cocaine in a west wing cubby hole used by staff and guests to store their phones has plenty of people scratching their heads. Sabila Vargas has the latest on this White House 'who dun it?' And, it wasn't just people on holiday at the beach this July fourth. Plenty of sharks were around too. In Florida, one sighting seemed like a scene right out of the movie, Jaws. Someone yelled “shark” and folks ran out of the water as fast as they could. Plus, just days after a crack was discovered on one of the fastest rollercoasters in the nation, comes another amusement park scare when a thrill ride got stuck – upside down. Now, we're learning more about what it was like to be left dangling upside down for hours. And, they feel like they're living in a nightmare. Over the past five years, they say they've had SWAT teams descend on their home, bomb threats called in, and cops aim guns at their heads. And as Sabila Vargas reports, when this couple found out why they were being targeted they were shocked. 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