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It's an ugly rumor in the wake of the passing of Betty White…and it’s completely false. Betty White died at the age of 99 of natural causes. Not as some troublemakers are falsely saying from a Covid booster. And Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty. The founder of Theranos has been convicted on four counts of lying to investors about a blood test technology she knew didn’t work. The trial was delayed in July when Holmes gave birth to her first baby. Now, some are asking: Did being a new mom impact the case? Plus, there are a lot of fathers and sons who work together…but this particular combination is rather unique. And even in these divided times, most people can agree that Betty White was a national treasure. Her secret to staying young was quite simple, she once said “just focus on the positive.” 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 Jan 202222min

Once again, getting into better shape was the number one New Year’s resolution. However, for women heading to the gym, working out often comes with unwanted comments from some creepy guy. Well, one woman fought back, and as Ann Mercogliano reports, she became a social media hero. And a family keeps an airhorn by their back door...and for good reason. When a coyote attacked their Chihuahua named Chico...that airhorn may have saved the dog’s life. Plus, a guy was in such a rush to scare away some would-be thieves - he forgot to put pants on! And this is a rarity among sperm donors. Jim Moret on a man who not only met the children created through his donation…he's now becoming close to the grandchildren! 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 Jan 202223min

After a tough 12 months, it’s the news no one wanted to hear. Beloved actress and comedian Betty White has died just weeks before her 100th birthday. Here's what we've learned about her final days. And a super spreader New Year's? People started lining up early in Times Square today to take part in the traditional ball drop, which is going ahead even as the battle against COVID rages on. As people try their best to ring in the new year safely, health experts worry we could see a big COVID surge in the coming weeks. Plus, the shocking tiger attack that left a man without an arm. Now, tiger queen Carole Baskin is speaking out about what happened saying a wild cat like this will kill you in a split second with one wrong move. And what’s in a name? If you're a best-selling author and people are mistaking you for an out-of-control airplane Karen - a lot! Novelist Patricia Cornwell says despite having the same-sounding name, she is not the woman who recently slapped a man on a flight.   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 Jan 202222min

Today, thousands of additional flights were canceled and delayed through New Year’s, leaving travelers worried if they will ever get home. And if you’ve been tested for COVID you know what it is like to have a cotton swab put in your nose… but what you may not know is there’s also an option of having a mouth swab. Is it more effective? Plus Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking. The big question now is- will she name names to get a lighter sentence? Her little black book of contacts is said to include some of the world’s biggest movers and shakers. And, a basketball player tries to pass a ball to a teammate but accidently hits a spectator right in the face. She ended up with a fractured cheek bone and other injuries. She’s not happy with the player’s reaction. 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

31 Des 202122min

A schoolteacher takes a rapid test and finds out she’s tested positive for COVID in the middle of a flight, so what did she do? She headed to the tiny plane bathroom to isolate—for hours! And extra precautions are being taken for the Times Square Ball Drop — a limited crowd and proof of vaccination to take part. Plus, actress Jada Pinkett Smith has been battling hair loss for years. She is going public with a shaved head, saying she is embracing her battle with Alopecia, so the millions of other women with the condition don’t have to be ashamed. And, it was the Home Alone scream that made Macaulay Culkin the highest paid child actor in Hollywood. Now as a new Home Alone hits screens, we check on where the young stars of the original are today.  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

30 Des 202123min

A woman was arrested by the FBI after she punched a fellow passenger on a plane. Today, more has been uncovered about her past and it turns out she used to be a Raiderette cheerleader. Ann Mercogliano spoke exclusively with the man she's accused of attacking. And a man is mourning his pet kangaroo that was killed after his neighbor strangled the animal claiming it lunged for his wife. We spoke with the heartbroken owner of the kangaroo who says he feels like he has lost a member of his family. Plus, we're just days away from the new year and no one is happier to see 2021 come to an end than the celebrities who found themselves embroiled in problems and scandals throughout the year. And, a husband who always had regrets about the way he popped the question surprises his wife with a proposal redo — 25 years after she first said "yes." 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 Des 202122min

After thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend, today the chaos continues. More than 800 hundred flights were grounded due to weather and staffing troubles caused by COVID. And that's leaving many Americans trapped and unable to make their way home. And if cruise lines thought their pandemic troubles had sailed — forget about it. With the Omicron variant spreading and numbers on the rise, several cruise ships have been turned away from docks just like the early days of the pandemic. One passenger we spoke with told us she felt like she was trapped inside a petri dish. Plus, the phrase "Let's go, Brandon" has become a way to insult the president - but when does it cross the line? A dad is under fire for saying it directly to President Biden on Christmas Eve and now he has some explaining to do. And, you may have heard about the horrible Christmas tree fire that left a dad and two of his sons dead. With millions of Americans leaving their trees up till at least after New Year’s, it’s a reminder to always be aware of the danger.  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 Des 202122min

Christmas is just a couple days away, and if you’re planning to return any gifts this year, you might be surprised at what you can and can’t do. And a boat crew was taking in the majestic sight of a dolphin pod when they saw something shocking - a naked woman miles from shore. But how did she end up there? Plus, after struggling with infertility, a woman's doctor suggested a surrogate...but she didn't have to look very far. Her mom volunteered to give her the greatest gift of all. Ann Mercogliano has their story. And a family vacation in Cancun turned into a nightmare when their 12-year-old boy was attacked by a giant crocodile. The boy named Charlie was horribly injured and is now talking about how he survived.  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 Des 202122min