Inside Edition for Friday, February 9, 2024

The whole world is wondering what's going on inside Putin's mind. He's said to be isolated in a bubble with serious delusions about his power. He's even being compared to one of the most evil men in history - Adolph Hitler. Jim Moret has more. And she's making history! Inside Edition takes a look at the scene today in Washington as President Biden announced his pick for the Supreme Court. After a month long search he has chosen Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson - the first Black woman selected to sit on the nation's highest court. Plus, if you're dreaming of spring already - forget it! Nasty winter weather is hitting 30 states with an estimated 70 million people dealing with freezing rain and dangerous driving conditions. Here's what you need to know before getting behind the wheel. And when one woman bought a house that needed lots of work…she had no idea what was behind one of the bedroom walls. 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

26 Feb 202222min

The world woke up to headlines of war in the Ukraine - which is being called one of the darkest hours for Europe since the end of World War II. But unlike past wars, every moment of this conflict is being caught on tape - even the moment Russian soldiers were just 20 miles away from the Ukrainian capital. And the conflict is hitting home for some well-known personalities born in Ukraine including former Dancing with the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Instead of fleeing the embattled capitol of Kiev, he headed there to make sure his family was safe. Les Trent has the details. Plus, it's an upsetting video of a 13-year-old girl in tears as she's being put in handcuffs. She was accused of posting threats against her school on social media. One big problem - it wasn't her real Instagram account! Now the teen and her mom are speaking out to Inside Edition. And a recent study found that 81% of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment during their lifetime...but this woman is saying enough is enough. She says she was groped in a Vegas casino and decided to fight 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

25 Feb 202220min

Today a state of emergency was declared in Ukraine with President Biden saying an all-out war is imminent within the next 48 hours. A law has also been passed that allows all citizens of Ukraine to carry firearms in case they have to fight. And it was a dream wedding day until a 911 call came in that a guest was physically assaulting other guests. When cops arrived they say they tried to “calm the situation” but the man attacked two officers. They also say that after deployment of a taser did not change the man’s behavior, one of the officers shot the man who turned out to be the bride's uncle. Now, the heartbroken bride and groom and other family members are speaking out to our Steven Fabian. The police chief calls what happened a tragic event and says the investigation is ongoing. Plus, just weeks after a 79-year-old grandmother lost her life on a drawbridge, comes this...just miles away, a motorist is put in serious danger when another bridge opened while he was driving across. And you may have heard about the giant bear called “Hank the Tank” that's been a real nuisance in Lake Tahoe. Well, now the 911 calls have been released from a resident who had close encounters with Hank. 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 Feb 202222min

Chances are there is someone on planet Earth who shares the same name as you. But what are the chances that you would be held in jail without bail because that other person was allegedly in trouble with the law? Jim Moret with the terrifying story of a woman who was finally freed after spending weeks in jail after authorities confused her with someone else. And The Walking Dead is known for its graphic depiction of a zombie apocalypse. And one of the most memorable characters was an armless zombie. Sadly the 31-year-old actor who played the role was found dead with a gunshot wound. His family thought suicide just didn’t seem right and authorities now say there's some evidence to support that. Plus, as a former KGB agent Vladimir Putin is an expert at keeping secrets - and that extends to his private life. With the world now watching his every move regarding Ukraine - we're taking a look at the women in his life. Steven Fabian reports. And if two is your lucky number…than today is your lucky day! And on February 22nd, 2022 a lot of couples have decided that today's the day to get married - even though Tuesday isn't usually a popular day for weddings. 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 Feb 202223min

There is concern for the Queen of England as the world's longest reigning monarch tests positive for Covid and is described as being thinner and more frail. And given that she'll be turning 96 in April, there are worries. And a good Samaritan is being called a real-life Spiderman for scaling a home that was on fire, smashing open a window...and then emerging with the most precious save of all. Plus, it’s estimated more than half a million people are homeless in this country - and it’s a big problem on the New York City subway. Which is why, some say, a new crack down is coming just in the nick of time. And it was an all-star night at the NBA All-Star Game with a who’s who in the stands…and some unbelievable shooting on the 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

22 Feb 202222min

It’s shocking video of a woman being detained after an incident in a cruise ship hot tub...she later jumped overboard from the balcony of her room. The Coast Guard has called off the search and passengers are stunned. And a two-year-old little girl ended up locked inside a dark daycare center. Her mother came to pick her up and found her all alone. So what happened? Plus, a woman regularly walked across a drawbridge in West Palm Beach, Florida. Then disaster struck when it opened while she was crossing. She tried to hold on as she dangled from the open bridge - but couldn't. Now her family is speaking with Inside Edition about their unthinkable loss. And the Minnesota cop who mistook her taser for a gun killing Duante Wright was sentenced to two years in prison today...and there was a lot of raw emotion in the courtroom.  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

19 Feb 202222min

Tensions remain high in Ukraine as the secretary general of NATO says Russia has the ability to invade at any time with no notice. President Biden told reporters it’s his sense Russia will invade in the next couple days. Against this backdrop, there are still some Americans in Ukraine. Les Trent spoke with two young men facing the difficult decision to stay or return home. And it’s a just discovered video of the late Bob Saget and his wife doing a podcast and joking around. At one moment Saget wisecracks that he doesn't have long to live and would be found dead in bed. It may have been a joke…but it's also haunting considering what was to come. Plus, months after disappearing from public, video has been posted of talk show host Wendy Williams on a beach saying she's doing ok and will be back. Even though it’s just been released, there are questions about how new it might be. And how could one strand of hair result in losing a toe? For tiny babies, it could happen.   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

18 Feb 202221min

Aggressive driving is a leading cause of car accidents in America. As much as 56% according to one government tally. A pregnant librarian is now dead after a road rage incident that apparently started when police say she intentionally bumped a motorcycle on the road. More drama behind the scenes at CNN. A nearly six month internal investigation at the news network has revealed former host Chris Cuomo was accused by a young woman of sexually assaulting her when he worked at ABC News. Plus, she was one of the biggest super models of all time - but Linda Evangelista says she was disfigured by a cosmetic procedure. Now she's speaking out saying she's done hiding. And there's an avocado shortage - but there are substitutes.   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 Feb 202222min