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One week after the devastating wildfires broke out, Los Angeles is on high alert today. According to the National Weather Service, expected high winds could cause “explosive fire growth.” And now comes this - police have just released mug shots of suspects accused of looting and other crimes during the fires. And even those who haven't lost their homes in the flames are facing a danger they may not be aware of… toxic air. Buildings not burnt to a crisp are filled with toxic fumes that could be harmful. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama shared a chummy moment at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. And next Monday the two will meet again when Trump is sworn in as our 47th president. But as she did with the Carter funeral, Michelle Obama announced today she won't be attending. And Princess Kate is making a big announcement - she's now in remission from cancer. She's sharing the news as she makes a surprise visit to the cancer hospital where she was treated. 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

With more strong winds in the forecast for the next three days, firefighters are bracing for even more challenges. All of the more than 32 hundred Los Angeles Fire Department personnel are on the front lines, and they are over extended, but there's another option that's causing some controversy. Some wealthy homeowners are actually hiring private firefighters to fight the blaze. And a man returns to his burnt out home looking for his little dog named Oreo. Then as cameras are rolling, the pooch comes running down the driveway for an emotional reunion. Plus, next week Donald Trump will be sworn in as our 47th president and today it was announced none other than Carrie Underwood will sing ‘The America The Beautiful’. She's the biggest singer to throw her support behind Trump and says she's honored to get the call. And it's a toy that flew off the shelves this holiday season... a squishy toy kids can't get enough of. Now, comes a warning... don't heat them up in the microwave! Two sisters did just that with disastrous results. The goo inside exploded leaving one of them with serious burns. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the middle of the Los Angeles fires devastation, it's the last thing anyone needed… a false alarm sent out to 10 million residents that they needed to prepare to evacuate. Problem is - it was sent out by mistake. And as the sun came up today, many returned to their homes to see what, if anything, was left, and on one street where every home was destroyed, there's one house that was left standing. Plus, remember the guy who won a historic two-billion-dollar jackpot in a Powerball drawing a few years ago? He spent millions of his earnings on a waterfront property in Malibu. Now, many are saying his luck has run out as the property burns to the ground. And Donald Trump is now the first president in history to also be a convicted felon after being sentenced today in his hush money case. It comes the day after he attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, which there's some controversy over today because of the song Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood performed. Trump says he will appeal the conviction. 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

Total devastation today as firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires. The blaze is now officially the worst natural disaster in LA history and anger is growing over the lack of water available to extinguish the spreading flames. And for many it’s a tough decision - Do you stay and try to douse the flames or grab your essentials and flee? Plus, along with the devastation, we are also hearing inspiring stories of people going above and beyond to help. From volunteers feeding firefighters, to free showers at the local gym, LA has truly become a City of Angels. And across the country in Washington today, a funeral was held for Jimmy Carter, and among those in the front pews were all five living Presidents who put politics aside to pay their respects. 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 governor of California has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread across Los Angeles. 100 mile per hour winds are making the situation, in the words of the fire chief, horrific and unpredictable. Residents are sharing heart stopping videos of the disaster, including a house with floor to ceiling glass windows surrounded by flames getting closer and closer. And, it's one of the best-known streets in America - iconic Sunset Boulevard, but today there are burnt out cars lining the streets - left behind by panicked residents who had to ditch their vehicles to escape on foot. Plus, the fire is being called the most destructive in California history and the area being hit the hardest is Pacific Palisades - one of the ritziest neighborhoods in America - home to many well-known celebrities who are now among the more than 80,000 evacuees. And Inside Edition reporter Alison Hall covers all types of stories, but never one as personal as this. She recently was given a breast cancer diagnosis and has made the incredibly brave decision to go public in the hope that sharing her journey will help other women. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a mystery for a decade. A mom told her daughters she was just running to the store in her minivan, but she never came home. Now her vehicle has been found in a pond with her remains inside. And Greenland is the world's largest island filled with beautiful icy landscapes, but could it become the 51st state of America? President-elect Trump said today that owning and controlling Greenland is “a necessity.” And today his son Don Jr. headed there on Trump Force One to scope it out. Plus, it was the show that changed the TV landscape, and many say society. Millions tuned in to the Jerry Springer show where fists often flew between the guests. It was so over the top, many thought the blow ups just had to be fake. Now, a new Netflix documentary takes a close look at the chaos. And Fran Drescher became a household name playing TV's squeaky voiced fashion queen, The Nanny ... Now “The Nanny” look is hot again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the first arctic blast of 2025, and it’s a doozy. More than 40 million Americans are under winter weather alerts with snow and ice causing havoc on roadways. And we're learning more today about what led to the special forces soldier blowing himself up inside a Tesla CyberTracker outside the Trump hotel in Vegas last week. His ex-girlfriend says he was spiraling downward from PTSD and she says he didn't get the help he needed. Plus, today marks the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on The Capitol and right after President Biden was asked if he believes President-elect Trump remains a threat to democracy, he got testy with reporters. And, it's called "Congestion Pricing" - motorists paying an extra toll to drive through city streets during the busiest times of the day. It could be coming to your city soon, but New York just became the first city in America where drivers are paying extra - nine dollars a drive. 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 FBI now believes there is no known link between the ISIS-inspired fanatic who mowed down those pedestrians in New Orleans and the Green Beret who set a Tesla Cybertruck ablaze in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. Now we are learning more about both men. In his final hours, the Green Beret sent a series of texts to his ex-girlfriend in which he said he "felt like Batman." And before he set the Cybertruck on fire, the Green Beret had a distinguished military record. In fact, he was so highly regarded, he was cast to appear on a TV show called "The Ultimate Soldier Challenge." Plus, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a major new advisory today warning that drinking alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer. He's recommending that alcoholic beverages carry a warning label, just like cigarettes. The news comes as "Dry January" -- the challenge of giving up drinking for the first month of the year - is growing in popularity. And has Joe Rogan been dethroned? Rogan has been America’s most popular podcaster. Some say he's so influential, his interview with Donald Trump helped swing the election. But now he's in a pitched battle for the number 1 spot with none other than football star Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details are emerging about the former Army sergeant who flew an ISIS flag as he mowed down all those victims on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Yesterday, the FBI said he had accomplices, but today they say he acted alone. And, we now know the identity of the terror suspect who was killed when he set a Tesla Cybertruck ablaze in front of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Several remarkable coincidences are emerging between the Vegas suspect and the terrorist in New Orleans. Both men served in the military… at the same base. And both rented their vehicles through the same car rental app. Plus, one enduring image from the New Orleans terror attack is that of a young redhead enjoying the French Quarter scene on New Year's Eve. Her fast reaction when the pickup truck came barreling down the sidewalk may have saved her life. And in the wake of the terror attacks, law enforcement is bracing for several major events that are coming up in the next few weeks, including the inauguration of President-elect Trump and the Superbowl. The Golden Globes awards show is also this Sunday. 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 kick things off with a 100 mph police pursuit that took unexpected turn. The driver was speeding because his fiancée was expecting - and went into labor as they drove to the hospital. Turns out, they were very lucky that the cop stopped them. The baby was in serious distress. And traveling during the holiday season is hard enough, along with worrying about severe winter weather and all the germs in the air, there's this - trying to keep your suitcase from getting stolen. As Les Trent reports, just as the numbers of travelers have gone up post pandemic, so have the number of thefts. Plus, a dad and his two sons were out fishing when their boat capsized, leaving them stranded at sea for hours. Jim Moret on the nail biting rescue. And with worries about Covid, the common cold, and the flu - how cool would it be to eat your way to health instead of popping pills? Researchers have uncovered an increasing number of foods which can not only help keep you healthy…but can help you get better faster when you’re sick. 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

Welcome to the final hours of 2024. Across the world, people have already started celebrating the New Year with fireworks, and hopes for a bright year ahead. The biggest party on planet earth takes place in New York City, and Steven Fabian got a first-hand look at the security measures being taken - including banning all umbrellas, even with rain in the forecast. And across the USA, cases of a highly contagious stomach bug are surging. And it's expected to get even worse as people gather for New Year's Eve. We have important information on the steps you can take to prevent the bug from afflicting you and your loved ones. Plus, Elon Musk the world's richest man has been a fixture at Mar-a-Lago since election night. Now we're learning where he's been staying in a little known cottage on the grounds hidden from view, and available only to President-elect Trump's special guests. And it's one of the strangest crimes we've ever reported on, a cheerleader is facing allegations that she deliberately injected a pet goat with a deadly cocktail. Why would she do such an awful thing? According to police, it was an act of pure jealousy. 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 the Nation and the world pay tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, plans are taking shape today for a historic state funeral. Over the years, Jimmy Carter and President-elect Trump have had a famously edgy relationship, and now questions are being raised... Will trump attend the funeral? And tomorrow night the world will say good-bye to 2024 and hello to 2025! Celebrations are being held across the USA - the biggest one in Times Square. And law enforcement is taking every precaution to make sure the events are held without any disruptions. Plus, it's one of the busiest times of the year for travel as millions of Americans return home from their holiday vacations. the recent string of incidents in the air is causing jitters among many passengers. And it's called the silent killer. Odorless. Tasteless. And before you realize something is wrong, it might be too late. Now the deaths in two separate incidents over Christmas is throwing the spotlight on carbon monoxide poisoning - and why it seems to be happening more during this time of year than any other. 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 are only four days left of 2024 and plans are underway to ring in 2025 with the biggest New Year’s party in the world in Times Square, but after a deadly terror attack at a Christmas shopping village in Germany, security is being beefed up. And, a comedian is causing outrage today for making fun of slain Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, complete with blood on his collar. It's being lambasted online with pretty much everyone calling it tasteless. Plus, were there red flags for actress Blake Lively about her co-star Justin Baldoni, who she's accusing of sexual harassment, an allegation which he denies. An over-the-top proposal video Baldoni made that went viral more than a decade ago has resurfaced and many are calling it cringeworthy and narcissistic. And, she's a mom who wanted to help her community by taking part in a toy drive for Christmas, so she was excited to get a text from an elderly neighbor who said she had a ton of extra toys to donate. But there was a catch - she had to meet her at a remote location because the woman couldn't drive. All seemed ok, but the mom says the woman attacked her with a taser and tried to kidnap 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

It's not the news you want to hear during this busy holiday travel season. A terrifying plane crash overseas was initially blamed on a bird strike, but it’s looking more like it was shot down. Incredibly 29 passengers survived. So, is there anything you can do to boost your chances of making it out alive during a plane disaster? And the nation's most famous murder suspect, Luigi Mangione, spent Christmas behind bars. Despite all the misguided adulation of his supporters, the man charged with murdering a CEO was treated like all the other inmates. He has pled not guilty. Plus, Elon Musk dressed up as what he calls "Ozempic Santa" - but will it ruffle feathers with another member of President-elect Trump's circle? And two years after four University of Idaho students were slain, suspect Bryan Kohberger is still awaiting trial. Now comes a twist - did he do a test run a year earlier? Just miles away, a woman called cops saying she was the victim of a masked intruder with a knife. Kohberger 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

You've probably already opened the presents under the tree, but what do you do if you got something you don't want? Les Trent has re-gifting "do's and don’ts." And tears all around as a daughter gets dad a very special Christmas gift...something he has been missing for more than three decades. Plus, when a giant moose tried to attack a woman's little terrier she fought back with the only weapon she had - her mom voice. And it was a scare on a bus when the driver suffered a seizure, and a passenger ran to the front and took the wheel - saving the day. Now that hero is speaking exclusively with Jim Moret revealing it was his very first time driving a bus. 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 holiday travel rush is on with an estimated 110 million Americans going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house and other destinations... and if you're flying you may want to put some thought into what you wear. Jim Moret says it can make a big difference. And as many as one in nine adults take medication to lose weight, and during the holidays it's not uncommon to skip a dose or two for a variety of reasons. But is it safe? Megan Alexander reports. Plus, before a woman headed to the hospital to have her baby she stopped at Costco and had a salad with creamy dressing. Then the morning after her baby was born, a nurse informed her she had tested positive for opiates and her baby was being taken away. Ann Mercogliano tells us what happened. And the baby who just couldn't wait to get to the hospital, in fact - the bundle of joy came into the world right on the doorstep. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be a fun Christmas show, with drones creating festive light shows in the sky. However, instead it turned into a nightmare, as a number of the drones fell from the sky, one even hitting a seven-year-old boy in the chest who ended up needing open heart surgery. And the nation's most famous murder suspect Luigi Mangione was led into a Manhattan criminal court today where he pleaded not guilty. There was no prison jumpsuit in sight, instead Mangione was all cleaned up in a burgundy sweater over a white dress shirt - while his supporters showed up both outside and inside court. Plus, the House Ethics Committee has released its report on Matt Gaetz and the allegations are shocking - including that the former congressman paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions. Today, the dirty laundry is sending shockwaves through Washington. Gaetz has denied any improper conduct and says the allegations against him were a "smear" invented by his political enemies. And if you're a parent looking for this year’s most popular toy for Christmas good luck! The Miss Rachel doll is nowhere to be found, and some grinches are trying to sell cheap knock offs. Here's what you need to know. 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 being extradited back to New York, CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione spent the night in a detention center where conditions are so bad it’s described as a hell hole. He'll soon be moved to a special unit housing another high-profile inmate. And it may not be your go to meal on Christmas, but oysters have been a popular holiday dish for generations—but bad ones can make you really sick. Eighty people just came down with the norovirus after eating raw oysters at an event celebrating the best restaurants in Los Angeles. So how can you tell if the oysters you're eating are safe? Plus, President Biden met with sick children for Christmas at a hospital in D.C. today. His visit comes as the Wall Street Journal publishes a bombshell report - questioning just how long The White House has known about the president's alleged cognitive decline. And just a few weeks after court papers were filed stating that TV personality Wendy Williams is now permanently incapacitated, she is making a rare public appearance attending her son's graduation. 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

Luigi Mangione is returning to New York. The suspect in the killing of the CEO of United Healthcare waived extradition and was choppered to New York City where he faces multiple charges including first degree murder. And he's the private citizen who has enormous influence in the upcoming administration. Billionaire Elon Musk – co-head of President- elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency - has been ubiquitous as the transition team does its work. So much so, that some are cheekily calling him 'President Musk.' Plus, also meeting with President-elect Trump - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez. It comes as Amazon deals with workers launching a Nationwide strike - right in the middle of the holiday rush. So, will all those Christmas deliveries be delayed? And did the 15-year-old Wisconsin school shooter have an accomplice? A 20-year-old man in California was detained by the FBI and his guns seized after authorities say they learned he'd been communicating with the student about plotting a mass murder. 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 learned more about the fifteen-year-old who killed a teacher and student at her school in Madison, Wisconsin -- and her home life was troubled. Her parents married and divorced multiple times, she was a loner -- and -- chillingly, the girl seemed to be fixated on previous school shootings. And now the incident that still haunts Megan Thee Stallion. Four years ago, a fellow rapper shot her in the feet. He was sentenced to ten years, but she says she still doesn't feel safe. She's requesting a restraining order, saying he's continuing to threaten her and won't stop. Plus, yesterday we reported that the FBI was warning people not to shoot at the drones. And they have another message: Stop aiming laser pointers at the sky because they are blinding pilots. And what was supposed to be a sweet holiday moment at a Charlotte Hornets basketball game turned out to look awfully grinchy. The mascot, dressed as Santa, gave a 13-year-old a PlayStation - and the crowd loved it. But when they went to a commercial break, they took it back! The Hornets have apologized and said they will make things right for the 13-year-old. 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 being called Santa Street USA - a neighborhood outside San Diego where almost every home has a giant blow up Santa Claus. But now it’s been targeted by a real-life Grinch. And, the drone mystery remains unsolved - and as we've reported, no matter how unnerved you might be about the sightings, it's illegal to shoot a drone. Now the FBI is chiming in to stress in no uncertain terms - if you see a drone, don’t shoot it. Plus, it’s an indicator of the impact of the United Healthcare killing. Ordinarily, an annual business gathering in New York City would be a non-event, but in the wake of the killing and a hit list that's been circulated, corporate leaders meeting across the street from the murder scene are taking no chances. And the shooting at a Wisconsin school that left three people dead is the 83rd school shooting so far this year. It's a sad sign of the times - but would your child know how to call for help in an emergency? It's estimated more than 26 million children in the U.S. don't know how to call 911. 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 frenzy over the apparent drones over New Jersey and elsewhere was unabated over the weekend. Officially the government says it doesn’t know where they're from, but Rosie O’Donnell says she does. She took to social media saying "they're here". To O’Donnell, it’s clear these aren't really drones but aliens from outer space, but is she serious? And the man accused of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare has a new attorney. And before she was retained, she was on tv talking about a possible insanity defense. This comes as President-elect Donald Trump speaks out about the shooting. Plus, the woman who alleges that Jay-Z sexually assaulted her more than twenty years ago when she was 13 is speaking out, admitting there are inconsistencies in her story. And Jay-Z has come out swinging vehemently denying the allegations, filing to dismiss the lawsuit and calling the woman's attorney a '1-800 lawyer.' And last week, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 1,500 criminals, and one in particular is sparking outrage today - a now-former judge who accepted $2.8 million for jailing 2,300 children - some as young as eight. Now one of the outraged moms is speaking 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

There are increasing calls for the government to share what they know and what they don’t about the mysterious drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and other parts of the Northeast. One senator is so fed up - he's suggesting they be shot down. And a major development in the case of that formerly missing dad who faked his own death to go overseas to be with a new girlfriend. No surprise: his wife's filed for separation. Plus, corporate CEOs continue to beef up their personal security as threats in the wake of last week’s assassination of the CEO of United Health Care continue. And law enforcement is taking a tough stand against anyone perceived to be making a threat. And the twins accused of sex crimes were back in court today with one still in an anti-suicide smock. This comes as one of the alleged victims is speaking out -- saying she was attacked at the famed Versace mansion in Miami. And she doesn’t mince words when it comes to the brothers. She calls them 'monsters.' The twins pleaded not guilty today. If convicted, they face 15 years to life 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

At first it was kind of interesting, but now it's starting to freak people out. Drones continue to be spotted over New Jersey - and with no explanation, the wild conspiracy theories keep coming. In fact, the Pentagon had to shoot down buzz they were from an Iranian mothership parked off the East Coast. As Les Trent reports, until there's an answer, the hysteria will continue. And you may have heard about that horrible scene at a Christmas parade in Palm Springs, California when a motorcycle cop doing wheelies lost control and plowed into spectators. Ten people were injured including a 12-year-old girl. Now, her outraged parents are speaking with our Jim Moret. The officer involved is in the hospital and has expressed concern for those injured. Meantime, the police chief says he has grounded the entire motorcycle unit during the investigation, adding they will never be popping wheelies at public events again. Plus, we've told you about the surge of support for Luigi Mangione despite the fact he's charged with murdering a healthcare CEO...now it appears he has his fellow prisoners rooting for him. Ann Mercogliano explains. And twin brother realtors accustomed to flashy cars and designer duds are now getting used to prison garb after they, and a brother, were charged with sex trafficking going back 15 years. Today the twins were in court for a hearing, with one trying to get released on bail because his wife is pregnant. An attorney for twin, Alon Alexander, tells us he will enter a not guilty plea. 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 week after the brazen shooting of that United Healthcare CEO, the NYPD is warning companies to enhance security for executives after the discovery of an online hitlist with names and salaries of CEOs, while 'wanted' posters of corporate executives have started to pop up around Manhattan. And, the Wisconsin father of three who went missing after faking his own death is now under arrest. Four months after he fled overseas reportedly to be with a new girlfriend, he returned to his hometown and turned himself in. Plus, how do you deal with a situation where your adult son has apparently moved on from his fiancée and taken up with a new gal? Well, if you're President-elect Donald Trump, you appoint the jilted fiancée ambassador of Greece. The appointment may be a convenient way to avoid what could have been a romantic mess. And there's lots of talk about Beyonce and Jay-Z's eldest daughter Blue Ivy after she joined her parents at the premiere of the Lion King prequel. She voices a character in the movie, but it's the 12-year-old's designer gown that's causing a bit of a stir. 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

Drama today as the 26-year-old suspect charged with assassinating the healthcare CEO was being brought into an extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. As cops escorted Luigi Mangione in handcuffs, he had an outburst, screaming about his arrest being unjust. And Mangione does not fit the typical profile of a killer. He comes from a well-connected family and was a popular, athletic fraternity brother. But in the months leading up to the shooting, he went off the grid. In fact, right before Thanksgiving his family sent him an email asking if he was ok. Plus, just hours after rapper Jay-Z hit back over an allegation in a civil lawsuit that he had raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000, which he strongly denies, he was on the red carpet with his family sending a message loud and clear. And he mystery over those drones hovering over New Jersey is building. We're now learning they aren't those little hobbyist drones; they are actually the size of small cars and have sophisticated technology. So, who is sending them up and what are they 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

The man the whole country has been looking for may finally be in custody. Six days after the United Healthcare CEO was gunned down by an assassin in New York, police have arrested a 26-year-old man in Pennsylvania- all thanks to a McDonald’s employee who called 9-1-1. Cops say the suspect was carrying a two-page manifesto railing against the healthcare industry. And a verdict is in, in the trial of the marine veteran who put a man in a chokehold on a New York subway leading to his death. He claimed he was trying to protect himself and other commuters and today the jury agreed, finding him not guilty. There were strong emotions on both sides leading to chaos outside the courthouse. Plus, world leaders attended the reopening of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and among the images making jaws drop around the world is President-elect Trump sitting side by side with first lady Jill Biden. And as you can imagine, social media is having a field day! And rapper Jay-Z is coming out swinging today over an allegation in a civil lawsuit that he and Sean Diddy Combs raped a 13-year-old girl after the Video Music Awards in 2000. He and Combs deny the allegations. Jay-Z also claims “blackmail,” but the biggest heartbreak, he says, is for his family, including his wife Beyonce and their eldest daughter, 12-year-old Blue Ivy. 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 best image we have of the suspected assassin who gunned down the healthcare executive in Manhattan - he's grinning ear to ear in the lobby of a hostel, and now we know why. He was allegedly flirting with a woman working the front desk who asked him to pull his mask down. And a story that broke hearts across the country, a 14-year-old middle school football player at an amusement park falling to his death from a thrill ride. Two years later, a jury has ordered the company that made the ride to pay the family more than 300 million dollars. The ruling is bittersweet for the teen's family. Plus, while social media has been going bonkers over Wicked, there's also been talk that star Ariana Grande looks too thin. Now she's speaking out and calling the comments dangerous. And more than 22 million Americans have had holiday decorations stolen, but can you believe this couple is actually stealing Christmas decorations from a guy who looks just like Santa! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night the Christmas tree lighting in Rockefeller center went on as the NYPD was out in force keeping everyone safe. Nearby, just hours earlier, an assassin gunned down a healthcare executive in a crime that's shocking the nation. Now, the manhunt continues as investigators piece together the gunman's every move, including when the suspect lowered his mask and smiled. And it's the unofficial Trump campaign theme song - The Village People classic “YMCA.” So, will the 70's group actually perform at the upcoming inauguration? Plus, a new threat to your holiday deliveries. A guy allegedly stole two apple laptops and didn't even wait till they were on the porch. The driver actually handed him the pricey computers because cops say he was pretending to be the homeowners using fake IDs. And it's the latest shrinkage at the supermarket -- those caps on the top of beverage cartons. The aim is to use less plastic, but it's making consumers twist and shout! 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

Terror in midtown Manhattan today as a top healthcare executive is fatally gunned down. It happened just blocks away from Rockefeller Center where tonight the whole country will watch the tree lighting. Now the festive mood has turned to jitters over the shooting which police say was a targeted assassination. And the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense could be in trouble. Allegations of his past conduct regarding his treatment of women and problems with alcohol are raising questions on Capitol Hill. Now his mother is coming forward to say her son is a changed man. Plus, cops rush to a house fire to find two children outside, barefoot in the snow. They needed help, but a picket fence blocked the way. So, the officers had to tear down the fence slat by slat. And it's been a mystery for nearly three decades... What happened to a popular anchorwoman who vanished without a trace. Last month came a possible break when what was thought to be human remains were found, but they turned out to be from an animal. Now a band of citizen sleuths are joining forces to find the missing anchorwoman. 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

Major development in the missing woman from Hawaii who disappeared after flying to Los Angeles. While her family was looking for her all over L.A. - her devastated father tragically took his own life. Now we're learning Hannah actually traveled south of the border to Mexico. And just one day after news broke that President Biden changed his mind and was pardoning his embattled son Hunter, comes more trouble. Hunter's former landlord claims he stiffed him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in back rent. Now he wants the president's son to pay up. Plus, as we approach the 28th anniversary of the murder of little beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, law enforcement sources say we may finally be nearing a break in the case. The key piece of evidence has always been the ransom note which is being examined again to determine its secrets. And as Wicked continues to set box office records, there's a strategy to ensure both stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo end up with statues come Oscar night. This comes as the movie ignites another social media challenge and for this one, you'll need your dancing shoes. 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 story that broke hearts across the country. Just hours after saying I do; a bride is killed by a drunk driver -- she was pronounced dead at the scene still in her wedding dress. Now just as jury selection was about to begin, a bombshell in court as the 26-year-old driver admits she was intoxicated when she got behind the wheel. And big reaction to the bombshell news that President Biden will pardon his embattled son Hunter. It's causing an uproar because the President has repeatedly said he would not be using his executive authority for his son. So, what led to the about face? Plus, call them the citizen snow brigade! After more than 20 inches of snow fell in Buffalo, it was all hands on deck to clear the stands so fans could fill the seats to watch the Bills take on the San Francisco 49ers. And every Thanksgiving there are over eleven hundred reports of cooking fires in the U.S. …which is 400 times the daily average! And this year was no exception - with a turkey frying disaster leaving a mansion in flames. 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

About one in five children sleep walk, most kids are just found wandering at home…but this 10 year old somehow let herself out of the house, and disappeared. Her frantic family went public with her disappearance…and one concerned citizen knew just what do to do help. And there's a good chance you'll be spending time in the kitchen this long Thanksgiving weekend....so it’s the perfect time for a reminder that fires are more likely to start there than any other room in the home. Alison Hall has some tips to keep you safe. Plus, today is what's known as Black Friday - a big day for shopping. However, this year, you may have to leave some extra time for store employees to unlock what you need. Thanks to shoplifters, pricy stuff is being kept locked up at many stores. And if you're shopping for baby items you may be shocked to find some cash hidden inside the packaging. Turns out a group of moms has been quietly leaving money and gift cards where new parents might find them - tucked away in products like formula and diapers. With families spending as much as $800 a month to care for a newborn it can be really helpful this holiday season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This long holiday weekend is the most popular time to buy a Christmas tree. It's always a bit of a challenge putting the tree in your home and decorating it, but there's an added wrinkle…bugs! Did you know a pine tree can have as many as 25,000 critters hiding on the branches and needles - so what should you do? And a woman was swimming in the Florida Gulf when she was attacked by a shark, nearly losing her life. But, she's extra thankful today for the little miracles that enabled this mother of three to live - the ER nurses who just happened to be on the beach, and the first responders who got her to the hospital. Plus, they say one man's trash is another man's treasure. Only in this case, it's a woman who hit the jackpot. She was thrift shopping and snagged a gorgeous wedding gown for just 25 bucks. She's not engaged - but, Ann Mercogliano says she's over the moon at her incredible bargain. And you've probably cooked your turkey by now...but if you haven’t, or have a turkey emergency - who you going to call? Butterball, of course! 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

On the day before Thanksgiving - a scare for 12 of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees who have been targeted with serious threats. And since they are not yet official government officials, they get no secret service or capitol police protection. And are you headed somewhere for Thanksgiving? You're not alone. AAA reports a record number of travelers this year and whether it's over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, or somewhere else... some tips that might make the trip easier. Plus, the stars of the new movie Wicked share equal billing, but there's a false rumor floating that they didn't get equal pay. Now the studio is setting the record straight. And something you may not know... the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest time of the year for clogged pipes. Word to the wise - be careful what you put in the sink. 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 a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. With more than 100 career tackles, Tershawn Wharton is really good at stopping things. Now he's stopped a boy from possible serious injuries when he caught the child as he fell from the stands. The kid was so excited to see the Chiefs, he went over the rail. And heartbreaking news about former talk show host Wendy Williams. New court documents filed by her legal guardian say she is now permanently incapacitated by her ongoing health battles. Plus, with the renewed interest in the murder of little beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey, the spotlight is once again on the world of kid pageants. Along with friends and family, were there child predators in the crowd and could one of them have committed the crime? And every year, over one million people in the U.S. are injured by falling down stairs. Now there's a trend called 'death stairs' where people post the scariest stairs they've ever walked down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been 28 years since Lyle and Erik Menendez were in court - but today the brothers spoke directly to a judge from prison as they continue their efforts to be released. There was so much interest in the spectator seats inside the courtroom, a lottery was held to pick who could go inside. And President-elect Trump's already set a record for creating a cabinet filled with people more known for their television appearances than their policy achievements. And there may be one more. Former wrestling star Hulk Hogan says 'he' might also have a role. Plus, once upon a time, the conflict over the Thanksgiving dinner was who got the white meat. Now plenty of folks are wondering how to negotiate the political divide. And heartbreak for the family of a young woman who'd gone missing earlier this month. She'd last been seen about to change planes at LAX. Now her father, who'd gone to Los Angeles to search on his own -- has been found dead. 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 father of three who tried to fake his death and start a new life with his girlfriend still won’t come home, though authorities are now in regular contact with him. He's still not saying where he is, but there may be some clues in the proof of life video he recently shot. And warning to players from the NFL and NBA. Watch what you post on social media, lock up your valuables, and upgrade your alarm systems. This, after a series of robberies of pro-athletes by what's believed to be a South American criminal gang. Among the victims, Travis Kelce. And detectives say they've just recovered his stolen watch. Plus, you've got to hand it to the fans and players at last night's Browns/Steelers game. A surprise snowstorm hit mid game, making it hard to see and leaving everyone with the feeling they were trapped in a snow globe. And one week from today is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But with Thanksgiving so late in the month, the big sales are starting early. They're calling it "black-vember". 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

Interest in the Menendez brothers continues, thanks to the hit Netflix series. And there's a new twist… Does married Lyle Menendez have a girlfriend? And, earlier this week we aired our exclusive interview with Jay Leno who was walking to a restaurant when he says he fell and was badly bruised. Instead of going to the hospital - he went for lunch - chicken parm to be exact. We spoke with the Manager of the restaurant. Plus, the mounting questions about Matt Gaetz alledged sexual misconduct - including accusations he had sex with a minor - today formally took its toll. Gaetz officially withdrew his name from consideration as attorney general. It was clear the former Florida congressman could 'not' get the votes needed for confirmation. Gaetz denies any wrongdoing. And the Country Music Awards were handed out last night and the moment that still has people talking is Carrie Underwood's surprise performance. 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

30 years after she was convicted for drowning her little boys in her car, Susan Smith is asking a South Carolina parole board to free her from prison. Three decades ago at her press conference seen round the world, Smith cried crocodile tears, now people are again accusing her of faking her emotions. And when athletes make a touchdown or score a goal, they often do a little celebratory move. But lately those post score celebrations look an awful lot like that quirky dance President-elect Trump does. Now the NFL is officially weighing in - saying they've got no problem with it. Plus, funeral services were held outside of London today for singer Liam Payne. It was a private service, attended by friends and family, his One Direction bandmates - and Simon Cowell, who formed the band nearly fifteen years ago. He was in tears. And no one likes getting traffic tickets, but most people just pay the fine and try to do better next time. Not this guy. He set fire to a house that he thought belonged to the trooper who pulled him over. Turns out it was the trooper's father's house. 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

What happened to Jay Leno? He showed up for a comedy show last night with his face badly bruised, a patch on his eye, and his hand bandaged up. In an exclusive interview with Inside Edition, Leno says he fell down a hill outside his hotel. It's just the latest in a series of accidents for the former Tonight show host - but his sense of humor remains intact. And Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, continues to deny allegations of sexual misconduct. A lawyer representing two young accusers says Gaetz flew them to New York, paid them for sex, and took them to see Pretty Woman on Broadway. Gaetz denies the allegations saying it’s all part of a smear campaign. Plus, yesterday it was revealed the usually anti-trump hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski sent an olive branch to the President-elect asking for a meeting. The meeting happened, and now the married duo is being attacked from both sides. And there was a scary moment before last night's Monday night football game as a piece of the roof came crashing down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the story that made hearts stop across the country. A pilot flying in a small plane with his wife, suffers what's believed to be a heart attack, mid-flight, leaving her all alone to take over the controls and land the plane! Now she’s speaking out for the first time about what happened in the cockpit. And it was a wild weekend for President Trump attending a UFC fight with his new first buds including his pick for health czar Robert Kennedy Jr. Kennedy says one of his goals is to get America eating healthier, but that's clearly not going to start on Trump Force One! Plus, we've told you how former Fox TV host Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, has denied sexually assaulting a woman in 2017. Now he's claiming it was all a shakedown to blackmail him. And a mom is being attacked online, accused of boarding a plane with head lice, but she says she didn't know what was causing her itching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are two of the most controversial picks as Donald Trump puts together his new cabinet. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Fox TV host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. We now know both men have allegations of sexual misconduct in their past, which they have denied. So, will they get enough votes for confirmation? And last night the President-elect held a blow-out, black-tie party at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Among the guests, Robert Kennedy Jr. and his wife actress Cheryl Hines. Trump naming Kennedy as his health czar is getting big reaction - both pro and con. Plus, it became a political issue on the campaign trail - Donald Trump talking about 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley who was brutally murdered by an undocumented migrant while out on a run. Today the trial got underway with testimony from Laken's three roommates who relived the horror of that day. The suspect has pled not guilty and during his opening statements, the suspect's lawyer said the case is based on only circumstantial evidence. And a mother of a 10-year-old boy couldn't believe it when cops showed up at her door, put her under arrest, and in cuffs. But she says she was really shocked when they told her what she was being charged with... and you may be too. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Donald Trump met with President Biden yesterday in the Oval Office he returned to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach where he led a sing along of “God Bless America” with his new right-hand man - Elon Musk. And the other day we told you about the father of three who cops say left his family behind and fled overseas to start a new life with another woman. Video has now surfaced of a man resembling the dad talking about being unhappy in his marriage and wanting to leave the country. So, is it him? Plus, police officers are used to dealing with all kinds of challenges, but this one nearly cost an elderly couple their lives. A house was engulfed in flames and the fire department wasn’t there yet. But when cops burst in to save the couple, they had to battle smoke and flames - and a lot of junk! And it's one of the wildest alleged insurance scams we've ever heard. The owner of the car says it was a bear that scratched up the interior, but authorities say it wasn't a bear at all. It was him dressed up in a bear suit. Now, four suspects are charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy. 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 week after his election victory, Donald Trump was back in the Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden -- a two hour get together that Mr. Trump said was very cordial and gracious. And the President- elect's cabinet is quickly taking shape with more appointments being announced. The biggest surprise? Controversial Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general. And Michael Strahan is speaking out after some say he was being disrespectful during the National Anthem at last weekend's "NFL Sunday" broadcast. He says he meant no disrespect-- that he was caught up in the moment. Plus, we're now learning that when Taylor Swift and Chiefs fans were cheering on Kansas City last month, thieves were breaking into Travis Kelce’s home. And it turns out, just one day earlier there was a break in at his teammate Patrick Mahomes’ house. And if you're single and fed up with online dating and the bar scene, you may want to try going to Home Depot. It's now being called 'the place to meet someone new.’ 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 supposed to be a big moment... the outgoing first family greeting the incoming first family at the White House. It's scheduled for tomorrow morning and Biden and Trump will meet, but there's a bit of a snag - Melania Trump says she isn't going. So, is she sending a message? And he's the married father of three who was believed to have drowned while kayaking last August, now a major twist in the investigation. Authorities say he actually faked his own death! And the motive, they say, is that he wanted to start a new life with another woman. Plus, imagine throwing a wedding and no one shows up! That's what happened to this bride and groom who arrived at their reception and all they heard were crickets. So, where were all their guests? And a truly upsetting story as a man is attacked by a pack of pit bulls - viciously biting him hundreds of times causing the man to lose his life. Now his sister wants the dogs owners charged with murder. 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

Six years after two young teenaged friends were found murdered in Delphi, Indiana, a jury has decided the case. After more than three full days of deliberations, the verdict is in. Richard Allen faces up to 130 years in prison. And they thought they were going to die. That's the word from passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise from Spain to Miami when it hit a squall near the Canary Islands. The ship careened to a 45 degrees angle. Plus, over in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs remain the only undefeated team in the league, confirming Taylor Swift's role as a good luck charm. And did you ever do a message in a bottle? More than a quarter of a century ago a fourth grader made one as part of a class project. Now all these years later - you won’t believe where it ended up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are hideous racists texts being received around the country - and now the FBI is investigating. In at least 11 states, Black Americans are receiving texts with references to plantations and slave masters. It's not clear who's behind them but both the Trump campaign and the White House are denouncing them. And drivers in the Raleigh area are breathing a sigh of relief following an arrest in connection with random shootings on a busy freeway. One person was injured, and multiple cars damaged by the gunfire. Now cops say they've arrested a suspect - turns out he's a local college student. Plus, the new district attorney in Los Angeles says he'll review all the evidence in the Menendez case before he decides whether to revisit the life sentence given brothers Lyle and Erik. Central to that review will be a letter purportedly to a cousin describing the abuse at the time it was happening. But as Jim Moret reports, questions are now being raised about its authenticity. And Mae West famously said, 'too much of a good thing can be wonderful.' but maybe not...if it's pickles. Les Trent has the story of a woman who was nuts about pickles, but after she ate a ridiculous amount of them, she was, well - in a pickle. 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 48 hours after Donald Trump’s historic re-election to the White House, the blame game is on, as those who are disappointed the Democrats didn't retain the presidency, have a long list of people they're not happy with-- including some of the celebrities who endorsed Kamala Harris. And on late night TV where the comics usually play things for laughs, the election results hit hard. It's no secret the hosts were not in Trump's corner and they're not at all being coy about how they feel now that he's won the election. Plus, the results of the election may also put the brakes on efforts to free Lyle and Erik Menendez from prison. While the current LA District Attorney has revisited the case, the newly elected DA says he hasn't yet made a decision about whether or not he'll support the brothers release. And new concerns today for one of the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Photos show Sunny Williams looking much thinner than when she landed at the station five months ago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what's being called one of the greatest comebacks in political history, Donald Trump, the twice impeached 45th President of the United States has won another four years as the 47th. The former President won a convincing victory and today there's speculation over who will play what kind of role in the Trump administration. And once again -- the pollsters got it wrong. Kamala Harris got a boost a few days before the election when one poll found Trump trailing in Iowa. The former President handily 'won' that state. Other polls said the race was too close to call. Trump won by more than four and a half million votes. So, what happened? Plus, with his return to the White House assured, how many of Donald Trump's campaign utterances will come to pass? He vowed retribution against those he perceives did him wrong. He's promised pardons for those convicted in connection with January 6th and then there are his 'own' legal cases. And while it was a happy night for Trump supporters, it was the opposite for Kamala Harris' supporters. Americans react to the results. 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