Inside Edition for Monday, May 6, 2024

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

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 Dec 202122min