Inside Edition

The marketing executive whose airplane meltdown went viral has a new marketing challenge…herself. As she speaks out for the first time to tell her side of the story, she's even embraced the term '”crazy plane lady.” And the search for answers is on after an explosion outside Pittsburgh over the weekend killed five people and left one in critical condition. As the victims are identified, including this father and son, questions are being asked about the abandoned mine underneath the home that blew up. Plus, the wildfires on the island of Maui are now officially the most deadly in the U.S. in more than a century - and plenty of questions are being asked in their wake...including why the island's outdoor warning sirens were not activated? Meantime, Oprah Winfrey, who owns a vacation home on Maui, is continuing to do her part. And this woman says she is lucky to be alive after what was meant to be a relaxing trip tubing down a river, turned in to a scary situation...after she was attacked by an otter.   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 Aug 202322min

More harrowing stories of survival from those devastating Maui wildfires. Terrifying new video shows people who jumped into the ocean to escape the flames. Some stayed bobbing in the water for hours until it was safe...but some died when they were swept away by the current. And an announcement today from the family of the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Experts say the suspect is actually part of a vanishing breed because there are fewer serial killers today than in years past. The Gilgo Beach suspect has pled not guilty. Plus, It's a big anniversary -- 50 years ago hip hop was born. And today a number of legendary music stars celebrated on morning TV. And she had jury duty but couldn't find a babysitter...so she brought along her kids.   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 Aug 202322min

The situation in Maui is absolutely apocalyptic. Wildfires have decimated the island, obliterating one historic town, with countless homes destroyed and at least 36 people confirmed dead. It is, say officials, an unprecedented situation. And it's nowhere close to the level during the height of the pandemic, but Covid cases are up. It seems this summer, like the last few years, the month of August is seeing a spike. So is there anything different you should do to stay safe? Plus, we're learning more about the man shot and killed by FBI agents after allegedly making threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online. Steven Fabian on what the agents discovered that was so concerning. And she's the marketing executive whose airplane meltdown went wildly viral. Clearly agitated, she said she saw an invisible man. Now she's breaking her silence…saying the incident has quote blown up her 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

11 Aug 202322min

Hawaii is America's paradise…but today a category four hurricane fueled raging wildfires on the island of Maui. As Les Trent reports, those fires are so intense, they've not only overwhelmed local firefighters - some residents have had to jump into the ocean to escape the flames. And there is one very happy person in America and they are somewhere in the state of Florida. One single ticket had all the right numbers on last night's Mega Millions drawing...which means someone is getting $1.58 billion dollars. Plus, she's behind bars, denied bail after being arrested and charged with the DUI killing of a bride on her wedding night. Now her jailhouse conversations with her family have been made public, and at one point the suspect tearfully tells her dad she's dreading being sent to prison. And Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and the Barbie movie - not only are they pop culture phenomenons, some are crediting all three for keeping the U.S. out of a recession. Lisa Guerrero explains. 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 Aug 202322min

Was it a message sent in frustration or a cold-blooded hit on an estranged spouse? That's what a jury may be asked to decide in the case of a former cheerleader accused of ordering her husband of 13 years be killed. The woman has been behind bars in the Bahamas, but as Megan Alexander reports, today she's asking the judge to release her. And the latest air passenger to make headlines for bad behavior has now been identified. You probably remember the lady who had some sort of meltdown and started screaming midflight. Well it turns out she is, or at least, was a highly regarded marketing executive. Plus, heartbreak for Sandra Bullock as her life partner has passed away following a very private battle with ALS. As Lisa Guerrero reports, the actress is being praised for the care she made sure he received. And an elderly couple today is dead because they were too proud to ask their family to help them get their air conditioner repaired to deal with the intense heat.   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 Aug 202322min

Team USA is out at the Women's World Cup soccer tournament, with their bid for an unprecedented third World Cup win decimated on failed penalty kicks. Although, the U.S. women's team is the most successful in the history of the tournament...they are coming home to mixed reviews. And what was a missing person's investigation, is now a homicide investigation, after the body of a woman was found near a walking trail. Officials won’t say why they suspect homicide…but the woman's boyfriend, who first reported her missing, is denying he had anything to do with it. Plus, authorities continue to look for more possible victims of the man behind bars in Oregon, accused of kidnaping a woman and locking her in a cinderblock cell. He's had multiple aliases in at least ten states. And in a bizarre side note, he once took the mother of his children to court…on Judge Judy. And he's got 20 million followers on social media…and after an ill-conceived stunt in New York's Union Square, Kai Cenat also has an arrest record. In the aftermath of a riot in advance of a videogame giveaway...the influencer is now saying he's sorry. 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 Aug 202323min

A day after former President Trump was arraigned, we're learning more about what happened during the 27-minute hearing during which no cameras were allowed. According to reporters inside, there was one word from the magistrate that really irked the former president. And, now an important reminder during this intense heat wave -- stay hydrated. But stay hydrated the 'right' way. This woman drank a lot of water to beat the heat and ended up dead: from water intoxication. Ann Mercogliano spoke with her heartbroken brother. Plus, you've heard about people crashing a wedding. Well, this person crashed a sewing class. Literally. And, other news today, police announced they've identified one more victim in connection with its investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings. A body that had been known as Jane Doe #7 turns out to be a woman who disappeared on Valentine’s Day in 1996. Meantime, the family of the man charged in three of the killings is trying to move on with their lives. But there are challenges. The man has pled not guilty. 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 Aug 202322min

Former President Trump boarding his plane on his way to Washington today to face four felony charges of trying to interfere with the 2020 election. It's being called the most important criminal prosecution in American history. Security was extra tight, especially given yesterday's scare at the capitol. And FBI investigators believe there may be more victims of a man arrested and charged with kidnapping a woman, sexually assaulting her and holding her captive in this cinderblock cell. The alleged victim is getting messages of support from other victims of kidnapping. Plus, she would absolutely never. That's the response from Lizzo to accusations from former tour dancers who say she body shamed them and created a hostile work environment. The singer says she usually doesn’t respond to what she calls false allegations. She says these are so outrageous that she went on social media to respond. And they were described as a golden couple, a college football hero and a cheerleader fall in love and get married. Now she's under arrest - accused of hiring a hitman to try to have him killed. 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 Aug 202320min