Inside Edition

It’s the lineup for the upcoming season of The Masked Singer...and under one of those crazy costumes is none other than Rudy Giuliani. Producers booked him despite the fact he faces multiple lawsuits for allegedly spreading disinformation about the 2020 presidential election. And Sarah Palin claims the New York Times defamed her in an editorial that said her political rhetoric incited the mass shooting that wounded former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. The paper corrected the error within hours of publication - and - also tweeted an apology to its readers. Plus, with Covid cases still averaging about 16,000 a day in California, officials are understandably nervous about the Super Bowl becoming a super spreader event. And based on mask wearing at playoff games, getting people to wear them might be a challenge. And the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter yesterday, and Mother Nature is definitely making good on that. At least 30 states are in the path of a massive winter storm that promised to deliver snow, sleet, rain and strong winds from Texas to New York. 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

Less than 24 hours after Whoopi Goldberg apologized for her comments about the Holocaust - she is off the air, suspended for two weeks to "reflect" on the impact of her words, as her bosses at ABC put it…and her co-hosts on The View were said to be furious about that. And Simon Cowell had another bike accident. He just broke his arm when he crashed on his e-bike. This comes not long after he broke his back while pedaling around town. Plus, Michael Jackson's children made a rare public appearance last night attending opening night of the new musical about their father. The show was produced with the approval of the Jackson estate, but as Steven Fabian reports, its being criticized for not telling the whole story. And the passenger list grew during an 11 hour flight after a passenger gave birth in the middle of the flight. Fortunately there was a doctor on board. 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

Whoopi Goldberg started The View today on a serious note - continuing to apologize in the wake of her controversial comments about race and the Holocaust. Ann Mercogliano reports. And some kids are being celebrated as heroes after they rescued their neighbors dogs when their house caught on fire. While they're happy the dogs are safe…looking back they know how dangerous their heroic act was. Plus, chances are a couple weeks ago, you were online putting in your request for those free Covid tests and masks the government was promising. So, did you get them yet? And it was an epic food fight inside an all you can eat restaurant. And as best as anyone can tell, it seemed to have started over who got their steak first. Steven Fabian on what happened next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragic end for a woman many would have thought had it all. Cheslie Kryst, who was a successful attorney even before she won Miss USA has died by suicide. She was beautiful, accomplished and leaves behind devastated family and friends. And her death is a gripping warning…mental health challenges in this country are both very real and widespread. And the week begins with much of the East Coast engaged in the big dig…after a weekend snowstorm dumped as much as two feet of snow in some places. But for one couple they weren't going to let a blizzard stop them from saying “I do.” Plus, it was a crazy situation during rush hour in Miami, when police say, during a road rage incident a driver pulled a handgun and started shooting at least 11 times. The driver says he acted in self-defense. And she's a Grammy winner, has a fashion and makeup line that's made her a billionaire and now Rihanna's going to be 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

It was an astonishing turnout for the funeral of a New York City cop killed while responding to a domestic dispute call…and amid the grief, there was a message: do not go easy on people who commit crimes. And it’s one of the most common side effects of Covid - the loss of taste and smell. And that almost lead to disaster for one family. After they say their smoke alarms didn't go off during a house fire…they couldn't smell the fire. Fortunately their toddler did! Plus, healthcare workers are still dealing with very sick patients in the ICU…and maybe why this moment meant so much. And she's a young actress who's really good at bad acting! 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 person whose life literally depends on being vaccinated is saying he'd rather die than get the shot. He needs a kidney transplant and he's telling Les Trent he won't get the vaccine that would make the surgery possible. And Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who had an affair with then future President Donald Trump is back in the news...she’s testifying against her former attorney who’s accused of stealing from her, which he denies. Steven Fabian is at the courthouse. Plus, if you’re looking for a home in Beverly Hills, this guy may be your realtor. He's Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph. And in this Inside Edition exclusive he tells us how he's following in his dad's footsteps in more ways than one. And when a woman ordered in Arby's the delivery guy showed up in uniform - but not the kind she was expecting. 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 real mess on the highway after that truck carrying monkeys bound for a research lab crashed. Now it's a real mess for one woman who tried to help…she's now got an eye infection and is taking rabies shots as a precaution. We spoke with her about what happened. And big news out of Washington today – Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is said to be retiring after serving more than two decades on the nation's high court. His retirement gives President Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice. Plus, it was a beautiful TikTok video of snow covered mountains…so amazing that a woman travelled far out of her way to see them. She thought the pastoral scene was shot in Gastonia, North Carolina... But she was way off. Les Trent explains. And when you fall in love, you give your heart to that person. Well, this young woman was in love and she gave her boyfriend her kidney! And then she says he dumped 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

He's not the first president to show his annoyance at reporters - but President Biden has personally called the reporter he swore at yesterday...to say it was nothing personal. And it sounds like the president and the reporter had a cordial conversation about the comment heard around the world. And around the country there are lots of things you can't do if you haven't gotten your Covid shots. You can’t eat in restaurants, you can't work at certain jobs - and in the case of one man desperate for a heart transplant, Steven Fabian says the word is no vaccine, no heart. Plus, it was a freak accident that nearly cost a 70-year-old lady her life. Cops say she forgot to put her car in park and it rolled over her. And she very likely could have been a goner if it weren’t for a good Samaritan and some officers who literally lifted the car to free her. And speaking of music superstars, Janet Jackson is known for being tightlipped about all the ups and downs in her personal life...now she’s opening up like never before. 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

Singer Adele continues to face backlash for canceling her Las Vegas shows the day she was scheduled to go onstage...but Adele is trying to smooth things over by personally calling some of the heartbroken fans. And the White House plan to distribute an N95 mask to every American begins today. But how do you get one of the 400 million masks being shipped out? Ann Mercogliano went to a distribution center to find out. Plus, we've told you about brazen robberies in jewelry, clothing stores and pharmacies - now its beauty supplies being targeted. And, whether you're a big football fan or not, chances are you took in at least part of a game this weekend. Millions of Americans tuned in for some nail-biting matchups in what's being called perhaps the greatest playoff weekend in NFL history. 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 seems like we've heard a lot of death notices about really big celebrities, that’s because you have. And if maybe it's made you feel sad, you're not alone. And Covid has claimed Adele's big Vegas show. The singer says the show has been postponed because she says half her crew came down with Covid related issues. However, the news comes too late for many fans who've already headed to Las Vegas. Plus, moments before Brianna Kupfer was murdered in that upscale furniture store, she texted a pal saying the man who'd just come in gave her a bad vibe. She was working alone…and her murder has heightened the concern for many people whose job requires them to be alone. What can you do to stay safe? And yesterday we told you about that reporter who was accidentally hit by a car but then just bounced back and kept going. Well, today she's in a safer spot telling Inside Edition about that crazy moment on live 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

The man suspected of killing a 24-year-old working in an LA furniture store is behind bars today on $2 million bail. Shawn Laval Smith who has a lengthy rap sheet - was spotted at a bus stop by a citizen who recognized him from news reports and called 911. Jim Moret explains how that moment helped crack the case. And it was a scary situation for a TV reporter...she was just beginning her live report when she was accidentally hit by an SUV - and incredibly, she just kept on reporting! Plus, talk about dedication to the job. An Amazon delivery guy was confronted by a huge bear between him and the front porch. Well, he wasn't about to let a giant bear slow him down. And he's a small town boy with a really tiny apartment in a very big city. 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 government just unveiled its new program to get four free Covid tests to every household in America. However, if you went online to try to register, you may have had a little trouble, especially if you live in an apartment. And arachnophobia means fear of spiders. And thanks to a TikTok video, a lot more people might now have it! Plus, French bulldogs are impossibly cute - and really expensive. They can sell for as much as $5,000 which has made them a favorite target of thieves. One woman's dog was taken in California - and the mystery is how did it end up on the other side of the country! And one lady made sure she got her money's worth at an all-you-can-eat sushi place, but ended up paying a price…she landed in the hospital emergency room! 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 grad student who was murdered while working at a furniture store is speaking out as they prepare for the heartbreaking task of burying their daughter. Jim Moret spoke with the father of the promising young woman whose life was cut short. And Fox News host Laura Ingraham is causing some controversy for appearing to applaud the news that the head of the Joint Chiefs has tested positive for Covid-19. Plus, everyone knows Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has been super successful. But did he really spend more than 30 million dollars for a dinosaur fossil? And a dying man's daughter makes his final days extra special. 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 woman working in a furniture store in California was stabbed to death while a woman working at a Burger King in New York was shot and killed - in both cases, authorities say the killer was homeless. Jim Moret has the details. And a lot of questions are being asked in the wake of that terrifying hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas...including how did the assailant - a British national - even gain entry into this country given his troubling criminal past. Les Trent has more on that...and the cool headed rabbi who helped avert disaster. Plus, we're learning more about the arrest of comedian Tiffany Haddish for DUI near Atlanta. Today the 911 call was released of a witness who called saying he saw someone asleep behind the wheel of an SUV. And today would have been Betty White's 100th birthday. And while she didn’t quite make it to see how she's being celebrated, we think she'd be pretty pleased. 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 historic announcement - a patient with terminal heart disease given a genetically modified pig heart. However, now there's controversy. Turns out the transplant recipient has a criminal record having stabbed a man leaving him paralyzed. Now the victim's sister is speaking with Ann Mercogliano saying a more deserving patient should have been found. And Covid continues to put a wrench in traveling - right now the CDC lists almost every country in the world as high-risk. Plus, the war between Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn rages on with Britney saying she was disgusted after watching her sister's TV interview. But what's causing concern is Britney saying she was sick with a 104 degree fever. And we've told you stories about women being told to cover-up before getting on a plane - well now it has happened to someone you'll probably recognize. 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 781,000 new Covid cases reported in the last 24 hours...with hospitalizations from Covid up 80%. With so many people getting the virus...staffing for all businesses has become a challenge. But in hospitals, it has gotten so bad that nurses who still have active Covid say they are being asked to care for patients. And an incredible act of kindness did not get the kind of reception this good Samaritan expected. A man who saw a homeless person shivering on the New York City sidewalk literally gave him the coat off his back. But in the classic 'no good deed goes unpunished'...he ended up being mugged! Plus, the queen has stripped Prince Andrew of all his military titles and patronages. This comes after a judge gave the go ahead for a civil suit that claims he sexually assaulted a woman when she was 17-years-old…Andrew denies th allegations. Meghan Markle may be asked to testify in the case. And actress Megan Fox just got engaged to rapper Machine Gun Kelly - and the way he asked was very traditional...the ring is anything but. 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 - another shortage. This time its cough medicine that's hard to find. With cold and flu season upon us and the Covid pandemic that is affecting so many. There's been a run on cough medicine and as Ann Mercogliano reports, if you've already got a bottle in your house, consider yourself lucky. And what seems like ever changing CDC guidance about masks is about to change again. The agency is 'considering' recommending people wear KN94 or N95 masks - which offer greater protection against the Omicron variant than standard surgical masks. But how long can you wear them before they need to be replaced? Les Trent with what you need to know. Plus, the autopsy for Bob Saget has been completed but it could take weeks for results to be made public. Until then what caused his death remains a mystery. But there are concerns shared by some. And yesterday we spoke with the daughter of the BTK killer who said her father has been having his admirers cyber stalk her...today we have a rare look inside the mind of a notorious serial killer. 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 Door Dash driver out on a delivery in Detroit got quite a surprise when he spotted a toddler wandering around in the cold wearing only a diaper. And if you've been out shopping you may have had troubling finding some of the things you usually buy. Blame supply chain issues, but also staffing problems from Covid and also the fact that more people are staying home to eat. Plus, it was a showdown in Washington today as Dr. Anthony Fauci faced off with Senator Rand Paul at a Covid response hearing. During one heated moment, Dr. Fauci actually accused the senator of inspiring threats on his life. And he's known as the notorious BTK killer responsible for 10 brutal murders...but growing up this woman knew him as dad. Now she calls her father a monster. In fact she tells Ann Mercogliano she still lives in fear because she says her father is stalking and tormenting her from behind bars. 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 the television dad for a generation of kids - now they and many others mourn the passing of Bob Saget. The actor and comedian was found dead in his hotel room in Florida...just hours after he performed a standup routine. While the cause of death is still unknown, as Jim Moret reports, Saget died after doing what he loved. And fire officials are investigating one of the deadliest fires in New York City in almost 40 years as 17 people were killed - eight of them children. Turns out, the cause was a space heater. It’s a grim reminder to be as prepared as you can for a fire. We have some important information that could help you get out alive. Plus, it's never a good idea to ski into the snow making equipment...but when that happened at one ski area, it resulted in a geyser of ice water erupting that actually knocked some skiers off a chairlift. And nothing was going to stop this teacher from reading her kids their weekly story! 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 little boy is being hailed a hero after discovering his house was on fire and alerting his family to run to safety. As Megan Alexander reports…he was watching TV with his siblings when he jumped into action. And it was an emotional day in a Georgia courtroom today as members of Ahmaud Arbery's family addressed the judge before he pronounced the punishment for the three men convicted of killing the Black man who was jogging. Plus, she was a huge star, but Betty White never wanted people to make a fuss over her - and that includes now that she died. Jim Moret spoke with her long time agent about her final days. And some people just love a good prank. But this one is really embarrassing! 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

One year ago, the nation watched in horror as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, threatening the lives of the vice president and top leadership in Congress. Today, President Biden declared the threat to American democracy has not ended, saying the date - January 6th - has joined December 7th and 9/11 as dates of infamy in American history. And Covid has taken a toll on Broadway. However, over at Wicked, they really believe the show must go on…which resulted in a triumphant return for someone who thought her performing days were over. Plus, you're supposed to call 911 only in an emergency...and for one six-year-old little girl, a lost Barbie doll is a crisis. And Melania Trump is auctioning off a fashion item from her White House days. 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 are cautious about catching Covid this is not the flight you want to be on. An investigation is underway into a chartered flight full of social media influencers and reality stars - partying without masks. It was so bad the flight attendant was afraid to even go into the cabin. And how does a 5-year-old little girl go missing...and no one knows about it? That’s what authorities want to know after learning a child named Harmony was last seen two years ago! Now her father is under arrest. Plus, it's not quite "Timmy's in the well" from Lassie - but it's pretty darned close. Megan Alexander with the story of a truly remarkable dog. And a former TV reporter who's now a busy mom is going viral for blending her past and present lives together. 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 an ugly rumor in the wake of the passing of Betty White…and it’s completely false. Betty White died at the age of 99 of natural causes. Not as some troublemakers are falsely saying from a Covid booster. And Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty. The founder of Theranos has been convicted on four counts of lying to investors about a blood test technology she knew didn’t work. The trial was delayed in July when Holmes gave birth to her first baby. Now, some are asking: Did being a new mom impact the case? Plus, there are a lot of fathers and sons who work together…but this particular combination is rather unique. And even in these divided times, most people can agree that Betty White was a national treasure. Her secret to staying young was quite simple, she once said “just focus on the positive.” 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

Once again, getting into better shape was the number one New Year’s resolution. However, for women heading to the gym, working out often comes with unwanted comments from some creepy guy. Well, one woman fought back, and as Ann Mercogliano reports, she became a social media hero. And a family keeps an airhorn by their back door...and for good reason. When a coyote attacked their Chihuahua named Chico...that airhorn may have saved the dog’s life. Plus, a guy was in such a rush to scare away some would-be thieves - he forgot to put pants on! And this is a rarity among sperm donors. Jim Moret on a man who not only met the children created through his donation…he's now becoming close to the grandchildren! 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 a tough 12 months, it’s the news no one wanted to hear. Beloved actress and comedian Betty White has died just weeks before her 100th birthday. Here's what we've learned about her final days. And a super spreader New Year's? People started lining up early in Times Square today to take part in the traditional ball drop, which is going ahead even as the battle against COVID rages on. As people try their best to ring in the new year safely, health experts worry we could see a big COVID surge in the coming weeks. Plus, the shocking tiger attack that left a man without an arm. Now, tiger queen Carole Baskin is speaking out about what happened saying a wild cat like this will kill you in a split second with one wrong move. And what’s in a name? If you're a best-selling author and people are mistaking you for an out-of-control airplane Karen - a lot! Novelist Patricia Cornwell says despite having the same-sounding name, she is not the woman who recently slapped a man on a flight. 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

Today, thousands of additional flights were canceled and delayed through New Year’s, leaving travelers worried if they will ever get home. And if you’ve been tested for COVID you know what it is like to have a cotton swab put in your nose… but what you may not know is there’s also an option of having a mouth swab. Is it more effective? Plus Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking. The big question now is- will she name names to get a lighter sentence? Her little black book of contacts is said to include some of the world’s biggest movers and shakers. And, a basketball player tries to pass a ball to a teammate but accidently hits a spectator right in the face. She ended up with a fractured cheek bone and other injuries. She’s not happy with the player’s reaction. 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 schoolteacher takes a rapid test and finds out she’s tested positive for COVID in the middle of a flight, so what did she do? She headed to the tiny plane bathroom to isolate—for hours! And extra precautions are being taken for the Times Square Ball Drop — a limited crowd and proof of vaccination to take part. Plus, actress Jada Pinkett Smith has been battling hair loss for years. She is going public with a shaved head, saying she is embracing her battle with Alopecia, so the millions of other women with the condition don’t have to be ashamed. And, it was the Home Alone scream that made Macaulay Culkin the highest paid child actor in Hollywood. Now as a new Home Alone hits screens, we check on where the young stars of the original are today. 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 woman was arrested by the FBI after she punched a fellow passenger on a plane. Today, more has been uncovered about her past and it turns out she used to be a Raiderette cheerleader. Ann Mercogliano spoke exclusively with the man she's accused of attacking. And a man is mourning his pet kangaroo that was killed after his neighbor strangled the animal claiming it lunged for his wife. We spoke with the heartbroken owner of the kangaroo who says he feels like he has lost a member of his family. Plus, we're just days away from the new year and no one is happier to see 2021 come to an end than the celebrities who found themselves embroiled in problems and scandals throughout the year. And, a husband who always had regrets about the way he popped the question surprises his wife with a proposal redo — 25 years after she first said "yes." 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 thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend, today the chaos continues. More than 800 hundred flights were grounded due to weather and staffing troubles caused by COVID. And that's leaving many Americans trapped and unable to make their way home. And if cruise lines thought their pandemic troubles had sailed — forget about it. With the Omicron variant spreading and numbers on the rise, several cruise ships have been turned away from docks just like the early days of the pandemic. One passenger we spoke with told us she felt like she was trapped inside a petri dish. Plus, the phrase "Let's go, Brandon" has become a way to insult the president - but when does it cross the line? A dad is under fire for saying it directly to President Biden on Christmas Eve and now he has some explaining to do. And, you may have heard about the horrible Christmas tree fire that left a dad and two of his sons dead. With millions of Americans leaving their trees up till at least after New Year’s, it’s a reminder to always be aware of the danger. 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 holidays are stressful ... especially during a pandemic. But, did you know that 10PM tonight is the time you're more likely to have a heart attack. And could a woman who found an old photo strip tucked away in a book find the people in the pictures? Most people would say no - but the lady you're about to meet is not most people. Plus, a woman lost her legs in a horrible accident…now just in time for Christmas, the moment she has been waiting for. And what if you open your gifts this Christmas and get something you don't want? Les Trent has re-gifting "do's and don'ts". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas is just a couple days away, and if you’re planning to return any gifts this year, you might be surprised at what you can and can’t do. And a boat crew was taking in the majestic sight of a dolphin pod when they saw something shocking - a naked woman miles from shore. But how did she end up there? Plus, after struggling with infertility, a woman's doctor suggested a surrogate...but she didn't have to look very far. Her mom volunteered to give her the greatest gift of all. Ann Mercogliano has their story. And a family vacation in Cancun turned into a nightmare when their 12-year-old boy was attacked by a giant crocodile. The boy named Charlie was horribly injured and is now talking about how he survived. 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 speed with which the Omicron variant of COVID is spreading is staggering and scary. The United States had more than 650,000 new Omicron infections last week but as the variant surges, the FDA today approved an easy to take pill to treat Covid-19. Meanwhile, those still hoping to be with family for the holidays, getting tested in advance is a challenge and time is running out. And we all remember those early COVID patients, cruise ship passengers trapped at sea. A cruise ship just returned to Miami after a COVID outbreak on board. We spoke with two passengers who got sick on the trip and say the ship's nurse never gave them a COVID test. Plus, call it the silver cloud of this latest wave of COVID. If you've been tripled vaxxed and still get COVID like these two people, experts say you may become super immune. And there is growing outcry over the 110-year sentence given to a truck driver who killed four people when the brakes failed on his big rig. The judge says his hands were tied thanks to sentencing guidelines, but more than 4 million people have signed a petition saying that sentence has got to be changed. 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 next few days had been expected to be records for air travel, but with the Omicron variant now raging. Is it really a good idea to go? It’s a question being asked by most everyone with a flight reservation. And almost two years into the pandemic, it often seems we have just as many questions... and with this new Omicron strain, one question is, is it less virulent than previous strains? It's an important question, especially considering people like this woman, so called COVID long-haulers, who still suffer effects long after they were infected. Plus, Christmas came early to the White House. As the president and Mrs. Biden show off their new puppy, Commander. But what happened to their other dog named Major? And the fall from grace for actor Chris Noth has been swift and certain just one week after he was accused by two women of sexual assault. He has been fired from his show The Equalizer, and now his former Sex and the City co-stars are speaking out in support of the accusers. Noth denies all allegations of wrongdoing. 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 don’t have COVID, many health experts say there’s a good chance you will. The head of the National Institutes of Health predicts America could see as many as a million new cases a day - and with people uncertain whether they have the sniffles or a case of COVID — testing lines are endless. And did confusion over COVID rules lead to the death of a resident of a care facility? The patient wasn’t breathing and nurses at the facility called the paramedics who allegedly said they couldn't help the man unless he was brought outside. The paramedics who were involved have been placed on leave pending an outside investigation. Plus, Amazon drivers have been saving Christmas, thanks to all their deliveries but this Amazon driver may have saved a life when she jumped to action to save a girl and her dog being attacked by a pit bull! As Megan Alexander reports, it was all caught on a doorbell camera. And the show 'did' go on, but the final Saturday Night Live of the year was a stripped-down affair with only a few actors and some canned skits. SNL’s Pete Davidson was not on the show - but he was out...with Kim Kardashian. 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 viral blizzard – that’s what one health expert is predicting as we head into the holidays with the Omicron variant exploding across the country. Millions of people are in a panic to get tested before they head home to their families. With testing lines longer than ever, many are turning to home testing kits...but good luck finding one. And the former police officer on trial in the shooting death of Duante Wright took the stand today. Kim Potter cried as she talked about the traffic stop that went horribly wrong - when she says she accidentally drew her gun instead of her Taser. Plus, Spider-Man: No Way Home opens this weekend and Hollywood is hoping the superhero finally brings people back to theaters. Jim Moret has tips on how to stay safe. And you don't usually hear much sympathy for killer whales...but everyone thinks one lonely orca needs a friend. 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 try to get a Covid test right now - prepare to wait. Around the country people are on long lines as they try to get swabbed before heading home for the holidays. Health experts are now warning of a major wave of the Omicron variant. And Ben Affleck is doing major damage control. He went on late night TV and was asked about all the blow back to his comments that he felt trapped in his marriage with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Plus, a terrifying scene at a McDonald’s as workers and diners hide from a gunman - and then run for their lives hoping the coast is clear. And three years ago Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its stores. Well, just in time for Christmas, Toys R Us is back complete with Geoffrey the Giraffe. 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

Covid is once again putting a wrench into lots of people's Christmas plans. With the Omicron variant spreading faster than health officials can even track it…holiday parties are being scaled way back or being canceled - even at the White House. And there's big reaction to Ben Affleck's candid interview about his relationship with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Affleck told Howard Stern he felt trapped in the marriage and said he would not be sober if he stayed with Garner - and that's lead to major blowback. Plus, we've told you about all the smash-and-grab crimes happening across the country - and now it’s come to this. People actually leaving their trunks wide open to prevent thieves from smashing their windows. However, cops are issuing a warning saying don't do it. And thousands are still without heat in Kentucky after those tornadoes blew through causing massive destruction...one family lives in the epicenter town of Mayfield and are so desperate to keep warm they started a fire to huddle around. 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 heartbreaking stories in the wake of those history-making tornados. And a serious warning today about Covid…authorities say a large wave of new cases is coming due to the Omicron variant...adding there will be plenty of hospitalizations. Plus, it was a horrifying crime. Members of a doctor's family shot and killed in their home by a former NFL player. Now an autopsy has determined he had an unusually severe case of brain damage he apparently suffered from his days on the field. And after the University of Houston lost a nail-biting game, a frustrated player knocked a garbage can over sending trash flying all over the floor...but one of his own teammates is being called a class-act for his reaction. 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

Obliterated. That's the word being used to describe Mayfield, Kentucky - the town completely devastated by that monster tornado. Hundreds of homes were destroyed and today residents are picking through the rubble desperate to salvage family mementos. And it got rave reviews, and there was hope Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story would finally bring people back to theaters. But after lots of seats were left empty - Covid is being blamed for a very disappointing opening weekend. Les Trent has more. Plus, she's the newly crowned Miss Universe! And she's speaking with our Ann Mercogliano about the moments at the pageant that still have people talking. And there's been countless videos of people being rude at restaurants lately...but this waitress has had enough. She says a guy eating in her diner was rude to her and others, so she decided not to look the other way - and kicked the guy out! 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

Jussie Smollett will have to wait until late January to learn his fate now that he's been convicted of lying about being the victim of a racially motivated attack. And Hilaria Baldwin is defending her husband Alec, saying the actor is still struggling after that deadly accident on the set of his movie...in fact, she says he's suffering from PTSD. Plus, it's the 75th anniversary of the iconic Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life…and did you know it's based on a true story? And earlier in the show...we talked about some of the things to be mindful of as you put up your holiday decorations. Add to the list…unfriendly raccoons! 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 homeless man arrested and charged with setting the Fox News Christmas tree on fire is no longer behind bars. He was released just hours after his arrest and that’s got plenty of people upset. And another 4.2 million people quit their jobs in October...as the number of people who are voluntarily leaving work continues at near record levels. Plus, if you've thought people have been driving kind of crazy these days...you're not mistaken. Last year was the worst year for fatal crashes in more than a decade. And 130,000 women in the U.S. are named Alexa and some are not exactly thrilled with Amazon's virtual assistant. 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 Christmas tree was set on fire smack in the heart of Midtown Manhattan and as Ann Mercogliano reports, since it was outside Fox News, the anchor on duty found herself reporting about it. And youth hockey referees have been quitting in droves. The reason – bad behavior on the part of some parents and coaches. Plus, a pint-sized porch pirate was apparently encouraged to steal off people’s front steps by an adult. And Adele may have the fastest selling album of 2021…but she just got bumped out of the number one spot on iTunes by another singer who also goes by just one name. 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 gut-wrenching announcement from entertainer Nick Cannon who shared with his talk show audience that his seventh and youngest child died over the weekend. And the defense has rested in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett. The former star of Empire was back on the witness stand, facing tough questions as prosecutors try to determine whether a racial attack even happened. Plus, the latest episode of out-of-control customers features a lady who hit a manager when her credit card reportedly wasn’t processed fast enough. And the chief of police in Los Angeles says it’s been decades since they’ve had a crime wave like this. 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’re looking for an example of the worst possible way to terminate employees, look no further than the CEO of personal loan company Better.com. And it was a night of celebration in Washington as Bette Midler, Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michael, and Motown founder Berry Gordy were among those receiving Kennedy Honors. Plus, supermodel Gisele Bündchen is now being called a superhero for saving an endangered sea turtle she encountered on the beach. Plus, watch out for those candles! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot of Monday morning quarterbacking of Alec Baldwin’s decision to grant that interview about the tragic fatal shooting on the set of his movie. And a once respected journalist made a shocking comment about Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, when a lady and her granddaughter had a less than charming experience at their hotel, grandma posted a review. As Les Trent reports, then they got kicked out. And Celina Smith…remember that name, because after last night’s Annie Live! folks say she’s going to be a big star. 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 spreading…first it was San Francisco, now a second case of the Omicron variant has been found. And it’s a haunting photograph – a mother at the grave of her little girl, being confronted by a ghost-like image of her daughter. Plus, Britney Spears has a lot to celebrate this birthday. Today she turns 40 and for the first time in years, she’s celebrating a birthday free from the restrictions of that conservatorship. And a man is now free after being wrongly convicted of rape and spending 16 years in prison. 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

Alec Baldwin is speaking out in his first sit-down interview about the fatal accidental shooting of a cinematographer on a movie set. And medical experts said it was inevitable and today the first case of the Omicron variant was diagnosed here in the U.S. Along with the flash mob-robberies…there’s another type of crime wave cops are seeing. It’s called “follow-home” robberies…where criminals follow unsuspecting people home. And a disagreement over child custody arrangements has ended in death. Did the shooter act in self-defense? 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

America and the world remain on edge today over the new Covid variant Omicron and the rush to get as many people vaccinated is on. And the death of a fraternity brother who died after taking part in a fight night event has been ruled homicide due to his severe brain injury. Now, the student’s heartbroken girlfriend is speaking with Inside Edition. Plus, they’ve had enough! A number of high-profile basketball stars including Lebron James are fed up with heckling spectators. And almost thirty years ago a man lost his football letterman jacket…now it’s been found! 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 news no one wanted to hear – the Covid variant Omicron has people on edge around the world. And the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell got underway today. The socialite is accused of grooming underaged girls for her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in prison in 2019. She has pleaded not guilty. Plus, the 51 women hoping to be crowned the next Miss USA are busy practicing for tonight’s big show…and for one beauty queen, it’s like mother, like daughter. And The Rock just made one fan’s 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

Inside Edition has tips on how to stay safe on slippery ice. And she’s a plus-sized influencer with more than a half million followers…and when someone seemed to be body-shaming her at the gym, she turned the tables. Plus, you might not want a hot dog after that study from the University of Michigan found eating just one shortens your life. And another example why it’s important to know how to do the Heimlich maneuver. 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