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

27 Elo 202423min

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

24 Elo 202422min

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

23 Elo 202420min

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

22 Elo 202422min

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

21 Elo 202423min

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

20 Elo 202423min

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

17 Elo 202422min

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

15 Elo 202421min