Inside Edition for Monday, December 16, 2024

It wasn't foul play. That’s what the widow of reporter Grant Wahl is saying today about her husband's sudden death while covering the World Cup. She's a doctor and says the coroner’s report revealed he died of an aortic aneurysm and nothing could have saved him. Might there have been warning signs? And could a gas station clerk's intuition help crack the case of the four murdered University of Idaho students? One month after the crime, she says she had a feeling to check the surveillance cameras where she worked...and sure enough there was a white Hyundai just like the one investigators had been looking for. It was 10 years ago today that twenty first-graders and six adults were slaughtered by a gunman with an AR-15 style rifle at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. On this somber anniversary, we're taking a look back at how we covered one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. And Ellen DeGeneres is paying tribute to the former DJ and executive producer from her TV show who took his life in a hotel room at the age of 40.  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 Dec 202222min

Brazen robberies continue across the country…now a popular sushi restaurant has been targeted and the whole incident was caught not on one camera…but 14, yes 14 surveillance cameras placed around the restaurant. And it's now been one month to the day since the murder of those four University of Idaho students - and still no arrest. This is only fueling citizen sleuths trying to solve the case on their own. However, as Les Trent reports, are they helping or hurting the official investigation? Plus, the grandmother we told you about whose car slid off the road leaving her trapped inside her vehicle. A good Samaritan stopped to help, but the humble hero left before the granny could say thank you. All she wanted to do was give him a hug - now she's getting her chance. And Elizabeth Taylor died eleven years ago of congestive heart failure. However, interest in the screen legend goes on. Now a new book reveals never-before-seen love letters she wrote to her many husbands. 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 Dec 202222min

As families prepare to gather for the holidays, there may be an uninvited guest at some celebrations. With the so called “Tripledemic” of flu, RSV and Covid going strong, the CDC reporting today that nearly 10% of counties in the US are recommending you wear a mask indoors. As Ann Mercogliano reports, in some places hospitalizations are at their worst in a decade - and that's before people return from the World Cup, which some fear will be a superspreader event. And a very happy appearance on The Today Show this morning as Al Roker was back on the air after spending a month in the hospital. He joined the show remotely, just for a bit. After all the health challenges he's faced, it was great to see him. Plus, the family of an American college student studying abroad in France is frantic today - their son has not been in contact with them for more than two weeks, and none of his credit cards have been used since December 3rd. As Les Trent reports, they're hoping media attention will help them find out what's happened. And it's the first thing you learn when you start to scuba dive - always launch a dive buoy where you make your descent. This guy admits he didn't... and it nearly cost him his life. 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 Dec 202222min

They're 13 strangers who bonded together for an epic road trip. It all started when their flight was canceled and the next plane wasn't leaving for two days. So they pooled their resources...rented a van and hit the road live streaming the whole way. And WNBA star Brittney Griner is back home on U.S. soil and you may have noticed her appearance is a bit different. We're now learning she made one decision of her own in the Russian prison. She shaved her long hair off to prevent it from freezing in the frigid temperature. Plus, he's a mountain lion that's been stalking the Hollywood hills for years...and while at first a wild beast going Hollywood sounded like a cute Disney movie, residents are now saying enough is enough. And the Backstreet Boys big network Christmas special has just been canceled after one of the most popular members of the boy band, Nick Carter, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman more than a decade ago. Carter’s lawyer says “this claim is not only legally meritless, but also entirely untrue.”  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

10 Dec 202222min

A stunning announcement from singer Celine Dion. In an emotional video, she told her millions of fans she's been diagnosed with a neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome - it's so rare it only strikes one in a million people. As Ann Mercogliano reports, Celine is now having trouble doing what she loves most - sing. And Harry and Meghan have finally dropped the first episodes of their bombshell Netflix series and reaction around the world has been fast and furious. We've singled out the top jaw-dropping moments. Plus, as the “tripledemic” rages there's a shortage of over-the-counter fever and pain reducing medications for sick children. So what can you do if you find the shelves bare? And WNBA star Brittney Griner is on her way home after the U.S. and Russia worked out a swap deal. This morning, alongside Griner's smiling wife, President Biden announced the news she'd be back on U.S. soil within 24 hours.   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 Dec 202220min

A grandmother just survived a terrifying ordeal - after her car slid off the road she ended up trapped in her vehicle. She was rescued thanks to the help of a good Samaritan. Now she desperately wants to find that hero to give him a hug. And the death of cheers star Kirstie Alley is shining the light on colon cancer. It's called the silent killer because it’s usually not diagnosed until late stages...so what are the warning signs that you or someone you love is in danger? Plus, the Addams family spinoff, Wednesday, is already Netflix's third most watched series of all time. However, a dance scene is causing controversy...because it was shot while the star had Covid. And talk about a strong swimmer! A dog named Bear actually doggie paddled all the way from one state to another. Now were retracing Bear's bear of a swim. 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 Dec 202222min

Tributes are pouring in today for Kirstie Alley. The actress passed away at age 71 after a short battle with colon cancer. Alley had kept her illness a secret from all but her closest family and friends. Jim Moret has more on her final days. And Inside Edition reports on an 11-year-old boy who took the stand at a high-profile murder trial. The little boy was so effective on the stand many in the courtroom were brought to tears. Plus, with Thanksgiving behind us, the countdown is on for Christmas, and when it comes to holiday parties…don't be surprised if your office doesn't have one. With health experts warning of a triple threat this season with Covid, the flu, and RSV - many are opting out of potential super spreaders, while others are saying party on. And since the murder of four University of Idaho students, there's been a lot of speculation about what happened when two of the female victims visited a food truck right before the slayings. Until now, it’s been hard to decipher what was happening...so we had an audio expert enhance the footage and you can actually hear what appears to be an argument. 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 Dec 202223min

The week starts with major drama for the GMA anchors who were having a secret romance. Less than a week after news broke that Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were dating, executives at ABC made the decision to take them off the air…at least for now. And There continues to be shock that a FedEx delivery driver has been charged with murdering a seven-year-old girl. So how can you stay safe as we enter the busiest time of the year for deliveries? Ann Mercogliano spoke with an expert to find out. FedEx said in a statement that “words cannot describe their shock and sorrow” and they are cooperating with authorities. Plus, the pre-Thanksgiving dinner Kanye West had at Mar-a-Lago continues to cause headaches for Donald Trump. Now the white supremacist who was also there has been caught in a food fight. And Inside Edition’s Megan Alexander has a special project to tell you about - just in time for Christmas.  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 Dec 202223min