Inside Edition aired FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

Israel's airstrikes against Gaza continued today, five days after the attack by Hamas terrorists. The death toll now exceeds 2,100, which according to the State Department, includes 22 Americans. Israel is making good on its pledge of a 'complete siege' of the Gaza Strip. No place there is said to be safe, which is of huge concern to the families of the 150 hostages. As Ann Mercogliano reports, securing their release is a top priority. And while the war is raging in the Middle East, the conflict is reverberating here in the US. Antisemitic incidents are at historic levels, and here in New York, which has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, the FBI is warning people to remain vigilant in case of lone-wolf attacks. So, could a terror attack happen here? Steven Fabian looks at the possibility. Plus, amidst the horrors of the war, we are hearing inspiring stories of heroes. This young woman is being credited with protecting a community as the terrorists moved in, saving many lives. And she was the darling of the 1984 Olympics, winning gold and America's hearts. But now, 55-year-old Mary Lou Retton is said to be seriously ill and in intensive care. The announcement comes from her daughter, who claims Mary Lou has no health insurance to cover her bills.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Okt 202322min

A fourth day of fighting between Israel and Hamas has left more people dead, with estimates of the death toll at least 1,700. As one Israeli military spokesman put it, the carnage is unimaginable, comparing what soldiers are discovering to something from a zombie movie. The president confirmed today that 14 Americans have been killed and a number are also being held hostage. Today, family members of some of the missing Americans held a news conference pleading for help. And the Israeli ambassador said to the United Nations that between 100 and 150 people are being held hostage by Hamas, including babies. Hamas has vowed if Israel's counterattack continues, they will start executing hostages on live TV. Might it be possible to negotiate their release or stage a rescue? Jim Moret spoke with a former hostage negotiator with the Israeli Army. Plus, we live in a world of "see something, say something." Well, one guy did just that when he saw what he thought was a fire blazing inside an apartment. But when the fire trucks got there – all five of them – things were not as they seemed. And yesterday, we heard from a woman who says she's been stalked for years by a pilot. Today, we catch up with the accused man as he heads to court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Okt 202323min

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

10 Okt 202322min

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

7 Okt 202322min

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

6 Okt 202320min

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

5 Okt 202322min

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

4 Okt 202323min

Taylor Swift went to another football game, and people are really excited about it. The Grammy winner cheered on her rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs for the second consecutive Sunday. While the game with the Jets was really exciting, a lot of fans seemed to focus on Taylor! And a sweet nine-year-old girl named Charlotte who loved to sing has gone missing. She was camping at a New York state park over the weekend with her family when she went on a bike ride on her own and didn't come back. Now, there's a desperate search to find her. As Ann Mercogliano reports, her family fears she's been kidnapped. Plus, former President Trump was inside a New York City courthouse where he was a defendant in a civil fraud case. A camera was briefly allowed inside and caught Trump locked in a stare-down with the judge, who has already ruled that Trump fraudulently inflated the value of his assets. As Les Trent reports, what happens in the case could decide whether Trump will retain control over his business empire. Trump denies any wrongdoing claiming the case is a “sham.” And for the first time in months, there won't be re-runs on the late night shows. Now that the Writer's Guild strike is over, Colbert, Kimmel, and Fallon will be back!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Okt 202322min