Inside Edition for Monday, August 5, 2024

A heart attack happens every 40 seconds in this country, and this alert nurse spotted one. She was about to board a flight when she noticed another passenger in the gate area who was sleeping and snoring in such a way that she knew he was having a heart attack. If it weren’t for her stepping in, the man probably would have died. And Questions about President Biden's mental acuity continue to be asked on both sides of the political aisle. Now, even the usually Biden-friendly late night comics are beginning to wonder what's going on. Plus, more than 142 million Americans were confronted by record heat on Monday, which has created a danger you may not be aware of. When temperatures are soaring, sidewalks are sizzling and that's sending people to the ER with serious burns. And today was jury selection in the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin. Baldwin was holding the gun that fired a fatal bullet that killed the cinematographer of his movie Rust. Will Baldwin's history of speaking out against former President Trump, and of course playing him on Saturday Night Live, be a factor in picking a jury? Jim Moret is at the courthouse in New Mexico with the latest. 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 Jul 202423min

President Biden says he's fine…physically and cognitively. But is he really? A deep dive into White House visitor logs prompts questions about concerns the White House may have had about President Biden's mental acuity.       The logs reveal a neurologist from Walter Reed Medical Center who specializes in Parkinson’s disease - visited the White House ten times over the last two years. At a press conference today, the White House spokesperson said that since Biden has been in office, he has seen a neurologist in connection with his annual physical. And Hurricane Beryl made landfall today pummeling Texas with 90 mile per hour winds leaving more than two million without power. For reporters covering the storm - the challenge is not being blown away. Plus, every year, thousands of kids are maimed because of lawn mower accidents. Among the latest, a four-year-old who lost his foot when he got caught in a mower. And it sounds like the plot of a movie - a couple is on vacation sightseeing in Maui when first, they're carjacked, and then hunted down by an armed masked gunman. Only this is no movie. Jim Moret spoke with the couple who survived the horror. 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

9 Jul 202423min

A woman was killed by a rampaging elephant on safari. She's a 79-year-old grandmother from Minnesota and her family says she was on her last big adventure before turning 80. And it's a crime wave happening across the country that you may not be aware of - phony tree trimmers. A guy shows up at a home sand says he needs to check a tree in the backyard that's hanging onto a powerline. However, as the homeowner escorts him outside, a second guy enters the home and steals as much as he can carry. Steven Fabian spoke with two women who are sounding the alarm. Plus, Coast Guard inspectors were going about their daily checks on a loading dock when they heard some scratching coming from inside a giant shipping container. When they finally reached what was inside, they were in for quite a surprise. Steven Fabian tells us what they found. And a man was driving a loaner car while his car was in the shop when he was pulled over. Within moments, the driver was terrified he was going to be shot by officers. As Jim Moret reports, it was all a big mistake. 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 Jul 202422min

Today is the most popular day for outdoor barbecues, and we want you to be safe. Every July 4th, thousands end up in the emergency room, many from lighting the grill the wrong way. Ann Mercogliano has some safety tips. And this Independence Day police expect their phones to be ringing off the hook because fireworks can sound a lot like gunshots. And if you're scared, your animals are terrified. In fact, some are literally being scared to death. Plus, a man trapped in a burning SUV is praising the good Samaritans who risked their lives to save him. Despite the fireball and explosions, one by one they joined in and rescued the man. Les Trent reports, they've been named America’s newest highway heroes. And woman was up for a VP position with a giant tech company. She says she had all the skills required and was a perfect fit, but says she didn’t get the job because she wasn't wearing makeup.    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 Jul 202422min

Major scare on a Delta flight as the pilot announces that the chicken that was just served was contaminated and they were turning around for an emergency landing. 70 passengers reportedly ate the contaminated chicken. And as Jim Moret reports, that included a number of Swifties. Delta says the sick passengers were checked out by medical personnel, but no one went to the hospital. And, hurricane Beryl continues to pummel the Caribbean making landfall today in Jamaica. And since that's a popular destination for honeymoons, several American newlyweds are finding themselves trapped in paradise. Plus, July 4th is all about fireworks. But there's been a bit of a war with technology versus tradition. For the last couple years many celebrations replaced fireworks with synchronized drones because of concerns over wildfires and air pollution. But this year tradition wins. And, now a scare for some American tourists taking in the great outdoors in Costa Rica as a gentle waterfall turns into a dangerous flash flood.  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 Jul 202420min

It's not exactly the honeymoon they dreamed about. These newlyweds headed to Grenada in the hopes of kicking back and relaxing on the beach. Instead, they were greeted by hurricane Beryl! Now they are hunkering down in the safety of their honeymoon suite. And, questions about President Biden's mental acuity continue after last week's train wreck debate. Now the veteran journalist who exposed Watergate is weighing in saying those close to the President have noticed a marked decline in the last six months. But today the White House is hitting back. Plus, some severe weather is coming our way which will could lead to more plane delays and cancellations. There's also a shortage of air traffic controllers just as AAA predicts a record number of travelers this July 4th weekend. So, what should you do when you find out your flight isn't leaving as scheduled? And, you may have seen that video of the wild jewelry robbery in West Hollywood where the bad guys gave each other high fives. Now our Jim Moret is getting exclusive access inside the store to see what happened firsthand. 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 Jul 202423min

The judge tried her best to get the jury to come to a verdict in the Karen Read murder trial but, in the end, they just couldn't come up with a decision. After eight weeks of testimony and 68 witnesses, the case has ended in a mistrial. And, it was supposed to be a much lighter weekend at Camp David for the Bidens - sitting for a family photo shoot. Instead, it turned into a serious family meeting about how to move forward after last week's disastrous debate. Plus, among the most popular fireworks on July 4th are roman candles which shoot exploding shells into the sky. You're supposed to put them on the ground to launch... But too many people are misusing them. And, a church youth group was enjoying a hike through a scenic canyon in Utah when boom - they were struck by lightning. Seven were transported to the hospital and the frightening incident was all captured on video.   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

2 Jul 202423min

The first presidential debate of the campaign could change the course of the November election. Joe Biden showed his age on stage last night with a bumbling, faltering delivery that now has even the most loyal of Democrats asking if the president should remain on the ticket. While, former President Trump was the clear winner, the barrage of falsehoods he uttered are also raising questions. And if President Biden were to step aside, many believe it will be up to Jill Biden to convince him. But would she be willing to do that? Plus, it's something that hasn't been in the headlines lately, but Covid is still very much with us. As millions of Americans travel to celebrate the July 4th holiday, health experts say we should be on Covid alert. And a man went on vacation with his girlfriend and came home with a new family member.   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

29 Jun 202422min