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It was a historic announcement - a patient with terminal heart disease given a genetically modified pig heart. However, now there's controversy. Turns out the transplant recipient has a criminal record having stabbed a man leaving him paralyzed. Now the victim's sister is speaking with Ann Mercogliano saying a more deserving patient should have been found. And Covid continues to put a wrench in traveling - right now the CDC lists almost every country in the world as high-risk. Plus, the war between Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn rages on with Britney saying she was disgusted after watching her sister's TV interview. But what's causing concern is Britney saying she was sick with a 104 degree fever. And we've told you stories about women being told to cover-up before getting on a plane - well now it has happened to someone you'll probably recognize. 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

15 Jan 202222min

Another 781,000 new Covid cases reported in the last 24 hours...with hospitalizations from Covid up 80%. With so many people getting the virus...staffing for all businesses has become a challenge. But in hospitals, it has gotten so bad that nurses who still have active Covid say they are being asked to care for patients. And an incredible act of kindness did not get the kind of reception this good Samaritan expected. A man who saw a homeless person shivering on the New York City sidewalk literally gave him the coat off his back. But in the classic 'no good deed goes unpunished'...he ended up being mugged! Plus, the queen has stripped Prince Andrew of all his military titles and patronages. This comes after a judge gave the go ahead for a civil suit that claims he sexually assaulted a woman when she was 17-years-old…Andrew denies th allegations. Meghan Markle may be asked to testify in the case. And actress Megan Fox just got engaged to rapper Machine Gun Kelly - and the way he asked was very traditional...the ring is anything but. 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

14 Jan 202222min

Another day - another shortage. This time its cough medicine that's hard to find. With cold and flu season upon us and the Covid pandemic that is affecting so many. There's been a run on cough medicine and as Ann Mercogliano reports, if you've already got a bottle in your house, consider yourself lucky. And what seems like ever changing CDC guidance about masks is about to change again. The agency is 'considering' recommending people wear KN94 or N95 masks - which offer greater protection against the Omicron variant than standard surgical masks. But how long can you wear them before they need to be replaced? Les Trent with what you need to know. Plus, the autopsy for Bob Saget has been completed but it could take weeks for results to be made public. Until then what caused his death remains a mystery. But there are concerns shared by some. And yesterday we spoke with the daughter of the BTK killer who said her father has been having his admirers cyber stalk her...today we have a rare look inside the mind of a notorious serial killer.  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

13 Jan 202222min

A Door Dash driver out on a delivery in Detroit got quite a surprise when he spotted a toddler wandering around in the cold wearing only a diaper. And if you've been out shopping you may have had troubling finding some of the things you usually buy. Blame supply chain issues, but also staffing problems from Covid and also the fact that more people are staying home to eat. Plus, it was a showdown in Washington today as Dr. Anthony Fauci faced off with Senator Rand Paul at a Covid response hearing. During one heated moment, Dr. Fauci actually accused the senator of inspiring threats on his life. And he's known as the notorious BTK killer responsible for 10 brutal murders...but growing up this woman knew him as dad. Now she calls her father a monster. In fact she tells Ann Mercogliano she still lives in fear because she says her father is stalking and tormenting her from behind bars.  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 Jan 202222min

He was the television dad for a generation of kids - now they and many others mourn the passing of Bob Saget. The actor and comedian was found dead in his hotel room in Florida...just hours after he performed a standup routine. While the cause of death is still unknown, as Jim Moret reports, Saget died after doing what he loved. And fire officials are investigating one of the deadliest fires in New York City in almost 40 years as 17 people were killed - eight of them children. Turns out, the cause was a space heater. It’s a grim reminder to be as prepared as you can for a fire. We have some important information that could help you get out alive. Plus, it's never a good idea to ski into the snow making equipment...but when that happened at one ski area, it resulted in a geyser of ice water erupting that actually knocked some skiers off a chairlift. And nothing was going to stop this teacher from reading her kids their weekly story! 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 Jan 202222min

A little boy is being hailed a hero after discovering his house was on fire and alerting his family to run to safety. As Megan Alexander reports…he was watching TV with his siblings when he jumped into action. And it was an emotional day in a Georgia courtroom today as members of Ahmaud Arbery's family addressed the judge before he pronounced the punishment for the three men convicted of killing the Black man who was jogging. Plus, she was a huge star, but Betty White never wanted people to make a fuss over her - and that includes now that she died. Jim Moret spoke with her long time agent about her final days. And some people just love a good prank. But this one is really embarrassing!   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

8 Jan 202222min

One year ago, the nation watched in horror as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, threatening the lives of the vice president and top leadership in Congress. Today, President Biden declared the threat to American democracy has not ended, saying the date - January 6th - has joined December 7th and 9/11 as dates of infamy in American history. And Covid has taken a toll on Broadway. However, over at Wicked, they really believe the show must go on…which resulted in a triumphant return for someone who thought her performing days were over. Plus, you're supposed to call 911 only in an emergency...and for one six-year-old little girl, a lost Barbie doll is a crisis. And Melania Trump is auctioning off a fashion item from her White House days. 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 Jan 202218min

If you are cautious about catching Covid this is not the flight you want to be on. An investigation is underway into a chartered flight full of social media influencers and reality stars - partying without masks. It was so bad the flight attendant was afraid to even go into the cabin. And how does a 5-year-old little girl go missing...and no one knows about it? That’s what authorities want to know after learning a child named Harmony was last seen two years ago! Now her father is under arrest. Plus, it's not quite "Timmy's in the well" from Lassie - but it's pretty darned close. Megan Alexander with the story of a truly remarkable dog. And a former TV reporter who's now a busy mom is going viral for blending her past and present lives together.         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 Jan 202222min