Inside Edition for Friday, July 5, 2024

She was the final – and perhaps most reluctant – witness called by the prosecution in the business fraud case against Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump tried everything to avoid testifying against her father and brothers, even claiming she had childcare issues. Ann Mercogliano was at the courthouse as she finally took the stand. And still no arrests in the wake of the death of a pro-Israel protester during a political rally. That investigation is ongoing, but the incident has put the spotlight on megaphones... and whether everyone intends to use them just to amplify one's voice. Plus, a stunning accusation against American Airlines. A mother is suing the carrier saying her two boys, traveling as unaccompanied minors, were held overnight in a room locked like a jail cell – with no food or water. American Airlines tells us the safety of minors traveling alone is their top priority. They also say they have directly been in touch with the mom while they investigate what happened. And some people wear their hearts on their sleeves, but this young lady wears her heart outside of her chest... literally. At age 14, she's still beating the odds. 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 Nov 202322min

Today marks the one-month anniversary of the war in the Middle East. And now the conflict has claimed a life on our shores. An elderly man died after he fell and hit his head when competing rallies between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups got physical. Eyewitnesses say the man was hit by a megaphone. As Jim Moret reports, authorities are asking for any videos to determine exactly what happened. And right now, it seems the world is an especially tumultuous place. A mom and her four-year-old are lucky to be alive – and very grateful. And it's all thanks to some police officers and good Samaritans who pulled them from their burning car. Plus, when the FDA announced in September that a key ingredient in many common cold medicines doesn't work, it left everyone wondering, "well, what does?" With cold and flu season upon us, how are you supposed to treat a cold? Les Trent on what the experts recommend. And it was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history: 34 people on a scuba dive boat were killed when it burst into flames. Now, four years later, the captain of the ship has been found criminally negligent in their deaths.  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 Nov 202323min

Matthew Perry's Friends co-stars said their final farewell at a funeral in such privacy that no one knew about it until it was over. And tensions over the war in the Middle East boiled over to the NFL this weekend when an American-Israeli flag was taken down from a luxury suite at the Philadelphia Eagles game. The prominent businessman who apparently put it up was ejected from the game. Plus, recent national poll found that 2 out of 3 Americans take their shoes off when they come into their home. The rest of America might start doing that too when they see this next report. Lisa Guerrero got samples from random people's shoes, and what she found can truly make you sick. And it's a popular hack on YouTube that purports to show you how to crack into hotel safes. It has millions of views, and millions of people are worried their valuables aren't safe. Jim Moret on whether those concerns are warranted. 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 Nov 202323min

This weekend is a big one for runners, as the New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday. While officials say there are no credible threats, pro-Palestine demonstrators have posted specific plans on social media to show up at certain spots along the route, and as Steven Fabian reports, that's got some folks on edge. And you would like to think that a man who's been jailed three times for kidnapping women would never be allowed out to attack again…you would be wrong. This woman was kidnapped and beaten, cops say, by a man who did multiple jail stints for the very same thing. And she's lucky to be alive. Ann Mercogliano with a report that we warn may be intense for younger viewers. Plus, it’s a scare on a plane...as a backpack belonging to a former American Idol contestant went up in flames. Fortunately, the plane was still on the ground when it happened. Les Trent on what the airline says was in the bag that caused all the problems. And the death of Matthew Perry has led to renewed interest in the TV show Friends...including its theme song which is back on the charts after 30 years. Jim Moret speaks with one of the members of the Rembrandts - the pop group that recorded it.  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 Nov 202322min

The United States is officially urging Israel to pause it bombing of Gaza to allow hostages to be released and for humanitarian aid to be delivered to besieged residents, as the death toll there grows. Meantime here at home, tensions sparked by the war are reaching the boiling point, particularly on college campuses like Harvard, where Steven Fabian reports one student was mobbed by demonstrators. And imagine how terrified you would be if you saw a strange man on your security camera with a huge gun. Now imagine seeing that and being a 14-year-old girl home alone with your little sister. Jim Moret on how that teen - and her dog - are now being called heroes. Plus, it is one of the most bizarre motives for murder we've ever heard. Prosecutors say a man killed his wife…because she wouldn't appear on a reality TV show. The show was called Zombie House Flipping and an alleged disagreement about being on it ended in murder. And if you've been watching The Golden bachelor, then you know Gerry has narrowed the field down to just three women. The show, about love later in life, has turned out to be a hit - and no surprise, there's now talk of a “golden bachelorette". 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 Nov 202320min

It will be weeks before the final toxicology report is completed on Matthew Perry. However, we do know he was taking a drug to help battle his opioid addiction, and one of the warnings is to avoid hot tubs. Jim Moret looks into whether that might have been a lethal combination. And in the Middle East, the first foreigners able to leave Gaza crossed over the border into Egypt today. Their exit comes just as ground battles between Israel and Hamas are intensifying. Phone service is once again out, and hospitals are reportedly running out of fuel. Meantime, as Steven Fabian reports, here at home a worrisome rise in antisemitism is finding some Hollywood stars and business leaders beefing up their security. Plus, getting outdoors is a great way to spend some time off, but it's important to remember that we humans are visitors to the animals' habitat. One angry critter got that message across in a devastating way for one woman. And the mood on the actors' picket line was more upbeat today with word that an end may be in sight. As Lisa Guerrero reports, that's great news for strikers and TV viewers. 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 Nov 202322min

We're learning more about the day Matthew Perry died. He was underwater when his assistant returned from running an errand and found him unresponsive in the hot tub. First responders say the assistant lifted his head from the water. When firefighters arrived minutes later and took Perry out of the water, he was already gone. And in a recent interview, Matthew Perry said he wasn't afraid of love anymore. In the past, he had dated a string of famous ladies, but things always went south. During the pandemic, he got engaged, but they later broke it off. Now his former fiancé is saying as talented as he was, he was also very complicated. Plus, the war in the Middle East has led to some Halloween jitters in this country. In New York City, security is being amped up at the annual Halloween parade with officials warning that costumes can provide cover for extremists looking for targets. And Disney World is known for its high-tech animatronics - like the singing bears in Frontierland. So, when a real bear showed up inside the Magic Kingdom, at first many thought it was just part of the show. Then, wildlife officials came running! 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 Nov 202322min

The death of Friends star Matthew Perry continues to reverberate as the world waits for word on what led to the 54-year-old star's death. He was found unresponsive in his hot tub by his assistant with paramedics saying they were responding to a drowning. And Matthew Perry once said that getting over addiction is the hardest thing a person can do, especially with the paparazzi watching. Perry says over the years, he spent $9 million dollars to get clean. As Les Trent reports, Perry was open about his struggle. Plus, maybe Taylor Swift really is Travis Kelce's good luck charm. Last night she wasn't in the stands, and he didn't have a great game... which led some to taunting. Can he just "shake it off?" And this American couple on vacation in Thailand did something they always wanted to do – ride an elephant. But things went horribly wrong when their guide was knocked off, and they were left holding on for dear life as the elephant went on a rampage. Les Trent has our exclusive interview. 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 Okt 202323min