Inside Edition for Friday, July 5, 2024

It's happened so often lately that it’s understandable if you've wondered if you need to learn evasive driving techniques. Yet another in what seems to be a rash of so-called follow-home robberies. The latest is a homeowner in Dallas who was attacked in his driveway after visiting his bank. And no president in American history has ever visited a picket line – until now. Today, President Biden joined striking autoworkers in Detroit. His trip comes as former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson is making more waves. First, she accused Rudy Giuliani of groping her, which he denies. Now, she says Congressman Matt Gaetz tried to hit on her, but she says she has "higher standards." Plus, in some big cities, like New York, getting a table at a hot restaurant can be a sport. These diners thought they snagged the hottest ticket in town, waiting more than a year to get a table. They had no idea it wasn't a real restaurant, just an elaborate hoax. And buses are America's most widely used form of public transport, accounting for nearly half of all public transit trips, but how safe are they? Lately, there have been increasing incidents of violence, and passengers aren't the only targets. Drivers are in danger 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

27 Sep 202323min

It will soon be back to work for thousands of striking writers now that a tentative agreement has been reached. That means talk shows and late night shows that have been sidelined can go back into production once the deal is ratified. But until the Screen Actors Guild settles its walkout, you won’t have actors on scripted shows or on movie sets. And are Swifties about to become football fans? That's what some are wondering after Taylor Swift not only attended yesterday's NFL game with the mom of Kansas City star Travis Kelce…she left the game with him. Plus, last week we told you how too many Friday night high school football games are ending in chaos. And last Friday, a melee at a game in California left a 16-year-old girl in the hospital with head injuries. As Jim Moret reports, she was thrown to the ground by a police officer trying to break up the fight. And defiant New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez told reporters today he won’t resign, despite facing federal criminal charges of extortion and bribery…including with gold bars. Also indicted, his wife of three years. Menendez says they will be exonerated. Steven Fabian has more on what we've learned about the senator's wife and their engagement at the Taj Mahal. 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 Sep 202322min

It was going to be a fun weekend…as a high school marching band headed off to band camp. Instead this is a weekend of mourning and healing after the band's bus flew off the highway, killing two adults and injuring at least forty more. Now we're hearing from one of the injured students who survived. And there are still unanswered questions about how the military lost track of a 100 million dollar fighter jet...but we do know the pilot ejected and parachuted into a South Carolina neighborhood. And here's the just released 911 call placed when he knocked on a stranger's door for help. Plus, he was training for a marathon when he suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed. Incredibly, a number of health care professionals were also running and knew just what to do…and refused to stop doing CPR on the man. As Sibila Vargas reports, he's alive today as a result. And the average American eats an estimated 279 eggs per year - about three omelets a week. And you've probably noticed, choices in the egg aisle are overwhelming. Jim Moret's has some advice. 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 Sep 202322min

The divorce between singer Joe Jonas and Games of Thrones star Sofie Turner is getting ugly. In court papers, she claims he abducted their two kids and refused to hand over their passports…preventing her from taking them to England. However, today he's hitting back with some strong words of denial. And the CDC says Covid cases are on the rise...and that's impacting who you are not seeing on TV right now. Jim Moret with a list of the missing in action. Plus, her family says she died doing what she loved...photographing a high school football game on the side lines. It was her profession and her passion. But she was accidentally hit by some players and suffered a concussion and a brain bleed. Four days later, she died. And she had a meltdown on a plane bragging about being famous on Instagram...now she's talking and it sounds like she's fine with being called “crazy plane lady.” 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 Sep 202320min

It's been said we all have a guardian angel - and this man knows who his is…he survived a horrific vehicle crash down a steep ravine. And after languishing for five days, he was sure he was a goner…until his guardian angel appeared. We were there for their reunion. And a father is shot dead in front of his 8-year-old son. The 78-year-old neighbor is charged with murder, and it seems this tragedy all happened because of tree trimming. Plus, get me to the theater on time! That was one Broadway actress' prayer when the star who plays Jasmine in Aladdin called in sick and she got a text to fill in. One problem...she was on an eight hour flight! Would she make it? Ann Mercogliano has the answer. And she survived the unthinkable…a shark attack that cost her, her leg. Now she's going to become 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

21 Sep 202321min

“Why can't it just be fun?” Those are the heartbreaking words from a woman whose husband died after getting caught up in a fight at a football game. A die-hard Patriots fan, he was in the stands cheering on his team when a melee broke out. A witness says he took a hit to the head and fell to the ground. And they surely seemed hot and heavy on that date to see Beetlejuice…but after the uproar over Representative Lauren Boebert's behavior when the lights were down, the frisky lawmaker says she's done with him. Plus, it’s now been three months since the tragic explosion of the Titan submersible that sent five people to a watery grave while on a joy ride to see the Titanic. Well this man has his own private submersible, which he uses to explore the depths and hunt for treasure on the sea floor. But how safe is it? Lisa Guerrero hitched a ride. And a family is pulled over for speeding...over and over the dad pleads with officers to let them go. As Ann Mercogliano reports, he said they were speeding because their dog was dying.   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 Sep 202321min

A SWAT team descends on a California neighborhood, and after a gas grenade is thrown at a home...a man emerges hands up and placed under arrest. Cops say the suspect shot and killed a sheriff's deputy while he was stopped at a traffic light. As Jim Moret reports, news of the arrest was met with a round of applause. And an unspeakable act of violence. A 64-year-man enjoying his retirement was mowed down while he was on his morning bike ride. One 17-year-old suspect has been charged with murder…the search is on for the passenger. Plus, Russell Brand and Katy Perry were married for just 14 months. However, after allegations of rape and sexual assault were made against actor and comedian Russell Brand…his marriage to Katy Perry is back under the microscope. Brand denies the allegations. And today's the day the latest Covid vaccine is supposed to be available…but if you tried to find it and couldn't you're not alone. If you're confused about whether insurance covers it, you've got company. Les Trent has the latest round of Covid chaos. 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 Sep 202322min

A day out on a lake turned to disaster after a houseboat becomes engulfed in flames. Boaters nearby yelled for the 25 family members on board to jump into the water to safety. At one point someone screams, get the baby. Yes, a two-month-old baby was among the passengers. And the Seattle police department says it is investigating an officer who was caught on bodycam footage laughing after the death of a young woman killed by another cop responding to a call. A 23-year-old grad student was crossing the street when she was struck by a speeding police cruiser. Plus, former President Donald Trump has granted an increasing number of interviews lately…and he's receiving the same question:  Where's Melania? The former first lady has been noticeably absent from the campaign trail. And you've probably heard about the cyber-attack that brought Las Vegas to its knees. All week long, the MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Caesars have been reeling with disabled ATMs and slot machines, elevators out of order…and clerks being put in the position of writing down people's credit card numbers. Unfortunately, it isn't over yet.  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

16 Sep 202322min