Inside Edition for Monday, December 16, 2024

For more than a month the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial has heard about the family hunting lodge where Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul were gunned down. Today, they saw it for themselves, amidst incredibly tight security…the jurors were driven to the scene of the crime. This was the last bit of evidence before closing arguments. Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. And they said they wanted a life away from the royal spotlight, and now that’s apparently going to be even easier for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are confirming today that they've been asked to leave Frogmore Cottage at Windsor Castle....as the rift in England’s royal family apparently gets even bigger. Plus, the director of the FBI now says the bureau believes Covid-19 most likely originated in a lab in China. It comes after it was revealed the Department of Energy reached the same conclusion. It's a debate that's been a political football from the beginning of the pandemic...and once again former White house Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci is finding himself under fire. And it's something many strive for, a long and healthy life. Maybe we could learn a thing or two from these guys - the world's oldest living animals.  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 Mar 202321min

The unusual wintry weather in California continues to take its toll, especially on people who got caught by surprise by the snow. Inside Edition talks to some people who thought they were going to the mountains for just a couple of days, but they got snowed in, and now they're running out of food. And icy roads lead to a big scare for a pregnant Door Dash driver. When cops arrived on the scene she had one big concern…she wanted to make sure her delivery got there. Plus, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh testified he was sometimes taking 60 strong painkillers a day...which calculates to a 50,000 dollar a week drug habit. But is that really possible? Steven Fabian got insight from one of the nation's top addiction specialists Dr. Drew Pinsky. Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. And a driver ran a red light…and changed the lives of five ballet dancers forever. They had just left practice for their upcoming spring recital, when the crash left them with serious injuries. Now the question - will they ever dance again? 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

1 Mar 202322min

Extreme weather continues to wallop much of the nation - with Californians dealing with something they're not used to - snow! With as much as 6 and a half feet in some places, the National Weather Service says it’s one of the worst storms to ever hit the Golden State. And for 500 students on a science trip... it's meant a much longer field trip than expected! And you may have seen video of the latest student attack that sent a teacher to the hospital. Well, now, the family of that teacher's aide is speaking out. Plus, raw emotion on American Idol as a tearful Katy Perry went on a rant about school shootings in America. It was sparked by one of the contestants, a school shooting survivor, whose eight classmates and two teachers were massacred five years ago. They call it the school shooting America forgot. And bombshell testimony at the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial as his brother is called to the stand fighting back tears talking about cleaning up the crime scene - which he said was the hardest thing he's been through. Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. 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

28 Feb 202323min

It was a deadly DWI crash that killed a dad out with his family. And when the intoxicated driver tried to flee the scene, he didn't get very far...thanks to a fast-moving witness. And High-tension at the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial as the disgraced attorney was back on the stand being pummeled by the prosecutor - portraying him as a drug addict, a thief, and a liar...but most of all, a murderer. Les Trent has all the courtroom fireworks. Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. Plus, today marks exactly one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and iconic buildings around the world are lit up in tribute as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vows to keep fighting until victory. And she's the most followed woman on Instagram...but Selena Gomez is taking a break. 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 202322min

A high stakes gamble in the double-murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, as the disgraced attorney takes the stand in his own defense in front of a jam-packed courtroom. Murdaugh began his testimony admitting he lied to investigators about where he was just minutes before the killings - blaming his drug addiction. But as Les Trent reports, he also said he would never intentionally hurt his wife and son. And three people were killed in Orlando, including a nine-year-old girl and a TV reporter who was fatally shot while on the scene. The 24-year-old journalist is being remembered as a talented and motivated professional living his dream of covering the news. Plus, it’s the alternately hilarious and gory new movie called Cocaine Bear, about a bear that eats a drug smugglers cocaine and goes crazy. Sounds wacky...but it really happened. And there are over 1,800 Cinnabon bakeries worldwide and people just love their cinnamon rolls. But how are they made? To find out, Deborah Norville became a Cinnabon baker for a day.    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 202321min

Just days after a special grand jury recommended indictments in connection with Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election in Georgia, there's concern the forewoman of that grand jury could jeopardize the case. As les Trent reports, she's been talking to the press…and that may not have been a good idea. And Don Lemon was back on CNN this morning…and while he didn't address his controversial sexist remarks on the air. Moments earlier he tweeted out another apology. Plus, they were supposed to be the stars of their wedding after party - but no one saw the bride or groom! Why? Turns out they were trapped in the elevator! And she gave birth a month ago...but Meghan McCain says she's being urged by people around her to use the diabetes drug Ozempic to lose the baby weight. She spoke with Ann Mercogliano. 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 202322min

He's the only surviving son of Alex Murdaugh…but could he also be his dad's best hope for staying out of prison. Buster Murdaugh took the witness stand today, talking about those heartbreaking moments after he learned his brother and mother had been murdered. Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. And, CNN's Don Lemon was still off the air today - following those sexists comments he made last week about women in their prime. The network says he's spending the day undergoing sensitivity training and tomorrow will be back at the news desk. Plus, we now know the identity of the elderly woman in Florida who was attacked and killed by an 11 foot alligator while out walking her dog. The information comes as residents who live nearby are being warned to stay away from the water while out with their pets. And, it was a scary situation for the parents of this toddler. They accidentally locked themselves out of their apartment with their son inside. They couldn't find a locksmith, no one at the building was around...so they called 911. The deputies told them this wasn't an emergency. Les Trent tells us 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

22 Feb 202322min

It was a stunning scene, President Biden with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy together in an active warzone, with air raid sirens sounding as they walked about. Biden's surprise visit comes just days before the first anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine - and no one knew he was going until he arrived in Kyiv. Les Trent with more on how they pulled off the trip which was shrouded in secrecy. And it looked like a scene from Fast and Furious in downtown Austin…where for five hours several cars were engaged in street racing and doing donuts. Police were outnumbered and forced to retreat, but not before at least one officer was wounded and several cop cars were damaged. Plus, there were deadly crashes involving Teslas over the weekend on both coasts. In California, the driver of a Tesla died after crashing into a firetruck. While in Long Island, New York, four people were killed in an apparent head-on crash involving a Tesla. In both incidents, investigators are trying to determine if the autopilot feature was on. The deaths come as an increasing number of people, who appear to be snoozing behind the Tesla wheel, are caught on camera. Tesla's instruction manual states that before enabling autopilot you must agree to keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and to always maintain control and responsibility for your car. And a star is born in the NBA, and his name is Mac. Mac McClung crushed it in this weekend’s NBA Slam Dunk contest. But to be in the contest…you have to be in the NBA. And for Mac, that literally just happened.   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 Feb 202323min