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The man accused of trying to murder a teenager by cutting off his air supply while he was underwater is speaking out. He says the story being reported is all lies, claiming he never touched the tube going to the 18-year-old who was searching for lobsters. He spoke with Ann Mercogliano. Next, Amanda Knox is back in the headlines. The American college student who was famously cleared of murdering her roommate in Italy is now a standup comic — but the family of her late roommate isn't laughing. And more drama in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mom accused of...

Authorities say a war over lobsters of all things has led to a businessman being charged with attempted murder. Cops say he turned off an 18-year-old diver's air supply while he was underwater searching for lobsters. As Ann Mercogliano reports, with delicious lobster in high demand, authorities say things got ugly out on the water.  The businessman’s lawyer says he is not guilty and should not have been charged. And a terrifying moment at the ballpark. A slugger swings, and the ball went one way, and the bat accidentally went the other — straight into the stands, striking a femal...

Imagine seeing a scary looking clown on your doorbell security camera, and it's nowhere near Halloween. That's what happened to one family, and they got quite a shock when they heard police announce that a knife-wielding teen in a clown costume was taken into custody in connection with a homicide investigation. And yesterday we told you about the news anchor who was caught taking a quick nap live on the air. Today she's wide awake and explains to Alison Hall that as a busy mom, sometimes it's just hard to stay awake. Plus, two brothers out fishing got quite...

She's the mom on trial accused of killing her three children. Lindsay Clancy says she is not guilty because the killings happened in a moment of postpartum psychosis. Today we heard her voice as the judge asked her direct questions in court. And as Ann Mercogliano reports, we're also hearing entries from her secret diary. And stop the music. Ariana Grande put her show in Chicago on pause last night to deliver a very personal message. It came just hours after it was announced the pop star was stepping away from the public eye in the wake of online...

It's now been more than six months since Savannah Guthrie's mother was kidnapped from her Arizona home, and still, there's no major break in the case. So, has the investigation been botched? A blistering report in the Wall Street Journal accuses the sheriff's department of making a string of costly blunders early on.  The Sheriff disputes the allegations in the Wall Street Journal report. Reporter Andrea Grymes, a new addition to the Inside Edition team, has the details. And driving through a hellscape. That's how tens of thousands of residents in the Pacific Northwest are describing their su...

It's been six months since the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mom, and today authorities in Arizona released two ransom notes sent to a Tucson TV station just days after the kidnapping. They're hoping that someone, somewhere will recognize something in the way they're phrased that will create a break in the case. And a dramatic day at the trial of the mom accused of strangling her three children to death. The jury was taken today on a grim tour of the house where the heartbreaking events took place, but the accused mom, Lindsay Clancy, chose not to go back...

A teenaged lifeguard fought monster waves to rescue a drowning 10-year-old. Now it's happened again: another teenaged hero put her life on the line to save a swimmer in distress. And a hiker was impaled by his own hiking pole in a freak accident. That's just the beginning of this saga of true grit. Plus, more fallout today over Dr. Anthony Fauci's dramatic appearance at a Senate hearing, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. He's not hiding his feelings over his grilling. And a determined three-year-old wouldn't take no for an answer when his mom said she couldn't...

"Where are the kids?" That’s the question Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband remembers asking as he was back on the stand today at his ex-wife’s trial. She is accused of strangling their three children. She shook and sobbed uncontrollably as he testified about that horrible day. Lindsay Clancy’s defense is that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Next, he’s the teen lifeguard who jumped in and saved the day, rescuing a 10-year-old boy caught in monster waves. But no one is prouder than his own father, who is speaking out about his son’s heroic deed. And not long...

It's a very unusual takeover. An abandoned building under construction has been filled with squatters, but not the humankind. This is a pack of coyotes. Jim Moret checked out the wild scene where the howling is keeping neighbors up all night. And there's a big reaction today to the news that Bryan Kohberger wants to take back his guilty plea in the killing of four University of Idaho students. It comes as a new Netflix documentary is set to be released, featuring never-before-seen video. We have your first look. Plus, AI-generated images show Melania Trump going about her daily...

The trial of the mom accused of an unthinkable act. Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children before trying unsuccessfully to end her own life. The defense claims Clancy is not guilty and was suffering from postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Today her ex-husband took the stand, avoiding making eye contact with his ex-wife. And a woman on a cruise ship was caught scratching her foot with one of the dining room forks! It caused such an outcry that Carnival Cruise Line is now addressing "Fork Gate" head on. Plus, she was an influencer taking part in a...

Good Samaritans save the day. They jumped into action to help three women trapped inside a car after it flew off a highway and landed upside down. As Jim Moret reports, it was a matter of “all together now.” And a Secret Service agent's disturbing, now not-so-secret, behavior. He was assigned to protect President Trump, part of his detail. But police say they found him drunk, and that's not all. The agent has pled not guilty to the charges. Plus, Taco Bell is taking a big hit due to the parasite outbreak. The restaurant chain is reportedly suffering a 30 perc...

It's been 172 days since Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, was kidnapped, and still no major break in the case. Now, for the first time, we are hearing the entire ransom note. It was written directly to Savannah, telling her she only had seven days to pay up or never see her mother again. And it's hard to upstage the president, but this man did. He was sitting behind the commander in chief as he gave a speech at a Georgia high school and mimicked his every move, even copying Trump's hand gestures. He's being called a smart aleck, but we've...

Neighborhood terror. Residents in Las Vegas are still shaken by a shirtless gunman who opened fire, leaving their homes and cars riddled with bullets. He even banged on doors armed with an AR-15 rifle. Jim Moret is in Vegas with the latest. And an eight-year-old boy is being hailed a hero. His mother was having a medical emergency while driving on a highway. He told her to pull over and call for help. Plus, it's never a good feeling to be fired, but how about learning you're getting a pink slip on live TV? That's what just happened to...

When a young baseball fan at a Chicago Cubs game stayed seated during the national anthem, the older man behind him let him have it. Now the man who slapped him is speaking out in an exclusive interview with our Justin Finch. And this season is being called the summer of the shark. Now comes this: a drone flying over Malibu spots a shark in the water, and what is really scary is that there are kids swimming just feet away. Jim Moret spoke with the drone operator who captured the terrifying moment. Plus, he is a poker player...

The World Cup is officially over! Over a billion people tuned in to watch the final game and the star-studded halftime show. Tom Cruise, Shakira, and Madonna rocked the stadium. We've got the behind-the-scenes secrets you didn't see on TV. And the ex-wife of the ICE agent who shot and killed a man in Maine during a traffic stop is speaking out.  She claims he was violent during their marriage, and he called her after the shooting asking her to lie to investigators about his character. She spoke exclusively with Steven Fabian. ICE says the agent acted in self-defense. P...

For the first time, we're seeing the suspect police say caused a big scare at the Today Show by rushing past security and charging at one of the co-hosts. Ann Mercogliano reports this is not his first run-in with the law. The suspect is being held on 10 thousand dollars bond. He has pleaded not guilty. And it's been a manhunt for two decades for a doctor accused of sexually assaulting his date on board his yacht. He vanished just before his case went to the jury 21 years ago. Now he's back in custody after U.S. Marshals found him...

A big scare at the Today Show. According to authorities, a man broke through security this morning, making it all the way to the studio and even lunging and shouting a racial slur at one of the co-hosts. And orange USA. Air quality alerts are in effect across a large swath of the U.S. as smoke from Canadian wildfires travels thousands of miles south. Justin Finch has the latest on the dangerous breathing conditions and what you can do to stay safe. Plus, partying principals are in big trouble. Known for their wild motivational videos, they are now...

New details are emerging from the disaster off the coast of California near Alcatraz Island. We now know the boat that capsized in San Francisco Bay was carrying family members who were scattering a loved one's ashes. Jim Moret is in the City by the Bay with the latest on the family memorial service turned tragedy. And it's getting worse. The number of Americans coming down with severe stomach problems from ingesting a parasite found on lettuce is quickly growing, with the number of victims doubling in some areas from just one week ago. Justin Finch has more on...

More and more Americans are coming down with extreme stomach problems after ingesting a microscopic parasite. Health officials in Michigan, the epicenter of the outbreak, now say it appears the source of the problem is a dining staple: lettuce and salad greens. And he's America's most famous living pilot, the hero of the Miracle on the Hudson, landing a plane on the river off New York City and saving all 155 passengers and crew on board. Now 75, Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, known for having a photographic memory, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Plus, there is uproar over a photo shared by M...

As the number of Americans stricken with an extreme stomach problem grows, these people are coming forward to say how bad the illness is. Doctors say the culprit is lettuce and other produce tainted with a parasite, though it's a mystery where it came from. Families coast to coast are taking extra care to wash their fruits and vegetables. Ann Mercogliano has what you need to know to stay safe. And we're learning more about the final days of Lindsey Graham. Among his final words were, “I can't die now.” The South Carolina senator and close ally of President Trum...

You've probably heard of the show Naked and Afraid, but this guy is naked and unafraid. When his home was threatened by a fire, he jumped into action, and with no time to get dressed, he was as naked as the day he was born. Steven Fabian spoke with him and his blushing fiancée. There's growing outrage over two bikini-clad young women kayaking in an alligator-infested river, after one of them reached out and pet a gator on the back. Experts warn she could have easily lost her arm, and there's another serious concern: gators getting too comfortable arou...

A big black hole of memory: that's how Katie Couric is describing an amnesia scare. It happened right after she finished hosting a panel discussion, when her husband noticed she looked tired and confused. Were there warning signs leading up to the scare? And it was one of the ugliest legal battles in recent Hollywood history: Blake Lively accusing her co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment. Now that the two have settled the case, Baldoni and his wife are breaking their silence, and in their own words, they have a lot to unpack. Plus, there was a...

It was a dramatic rescue of a family of four after their Tesla flew off a 250-foot cliff in California. Everyone survived, and it's being called an absolute miracle. But this was no accident. Prosecutors say the dad, a successful radiologist, deliberately tried to wipe out his entire family. But as Steven Fabian reports, he's now free - the attempted murder charges were dismissed because it was determined he suffered from a psychotic episode due to a major depressive disorder. And the Secret Service is keeping an extra eye on President Trump. With the ongoing military strikes on Iran...

Team USA's winning streak at the World Cup is over. Last night's loss to Belgium hit hard, especially after President Trump moved to get a suspended star player back on the field. The Belgian players couldn't resist poking fun by doing the Trump shuffle, and it's not just them. As Steven Fabian reports, the whole world seems to be gloating over the big loss. And she became a voice for the anti-vaxx movement after claiming her 18-month-old twins died from childhood vaccinations. Now, in a stunning twist, police have charged the mother with two counts of first-degree murder. Plus...

Call them the honeymooners! After they pulled off their wedding inside New York's Madison Square Garden, we've learned the newlyweds, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, hopped onto their private jet to enjoy the July 4th weekend at her home in Rhode Island. Alison Hall is outside Taylor's summer home with the latest. And an emotional day for Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika. She came face to face with the man accused of assassinating her husband at one of his college campus events. Steven Fabian has more on what happened in court. Plus, seventeen years after the Miracle on the Hudson...

 We kick off the big July Fourth holiday weekend as America celebrates our 250th birthday. Today's the day Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in what's been called the wedding of the century. After all the rumors and speculation, it's finally here, and we begin with a look back at their love story. The pop princess and the football hero, a match made in celebrity heaven. But where did it all start? And it’s shaping up to be the summer of the shark. A surfer was head-butted by a shark that went airborne, and he lived to tell the tal...

Tonight's the rehearsal dinner for Taylor Swift's wedding, and we know the festivities are going to be hot — but now it's literally hot! New York City, along with two-thirds of the country, is gripped in a record-breaking heat wave. We spotted water and giant air conditioning units being brought into Madison Square Garden, but as Ann Mercogliano reports, one big concern is the crowd of Swifties outside overheating. Now, that daredevil couple arrested after pulling off a proposal high atop the Empire State Building went before a judge today and were released. They're facing serious charges, but as Steven Fa...

As if New York City isn't crazy enough with July 4th and Taylor Swift's big wedding just days away, today two daredevils decided to climb all the way to the very top of the Empire State Building — completely untethered! As Steven Fabian reports, they apparently thought being more than 1,400 feet above the ground was the perfect place for a proposal. And we're learning that Taylor and Travis are planning a black-tie, formal affair. As for Taylor's dress, Ann Mercogliano reports there are new clues as to which designer she's chosen. Next, don't go in the water! That was reportedly th...

Here come the trucks! And they are filled with everything Taylor Swift needs to turn the massive Madison Square Garden into an intimate wedding venue. Ann Mercogliano is at the location where truck after truck are being unloaded. Now, a warning for World Cup fans before you fork out thousands for seats. Outraged fans say they thought they were getting real tickets sold online, but the day of the match, they say sellers ghosted them, leaving them with no money and no tickets. Steven Fabian has what you need to know. And another warning for parents as we head...

It's the most horrible thing they have ever seen. That's what a California couple is saying about their harrowing experience while on vacation in Mexico. They heard screaming from the beach, and when they rushed to help, they saw a man being dragged into the ocean by a huge crocodile. Jim Moret spoke with the still-shaken couple. Four days to go until Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say, "I do," and New York City is bracing for what's being called the wedding of the century. More than a thousand guests are invited, and many more Swifties are expected to...

For the first time, we are hearing the 911 call made as wrestling icon Hulk Hogan was dying of a heart attack. On the call you can hear his panicked wife desperately trying to save the 71-year-old when he stopped breathing in his recliner. Jim Moret has the details. “Utterly disrespectful.” That's how Caitlin Clark's coach is describing the shocking moment on the court when another player put her fist to  Clark’s throat. Alison Hall has more on the drama on the court. It's a knock-down, drag-out brawl. Authorities say a pastor attacked a 20-year-old man after the pastor says he...

Are they connected? That's what many are asking after four major earthquakes hit all within days of each other, including in Northern California, where they experienced the strongest quake to rock the area in 90 years. So why is the earth shaking so much right now? Jim Moret went looking for answers. And it's been a mystery for two decades. How did a youth pastor's wife fall 1,200 feet to her death in Zion National Park? While investigators thought it was suspicious, it was ruled an accident. Then recently, the case was reopened and the pastor was arrested. But there won't...

Bombshell news has emerged about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. For weeks there has been buzz and lots of skepticism that the wedding of the year would take place July 4th weekend inside New York's Madison Square Garden. Now, as Ann Mercogliano reports, a permit has been filed that appears to confirm the rumors are true. Police arrived at a zoo with guns drawn, and scared families were evacuated as quickly as possible. But there was no real emergency. The panic was caused by hoax calls made by pranksters who have targeted more than 40 zoos and aquariums across...

Savannah Guthrie in tears. Breaking news about her mother's disappearance was delivered on live TV, with Savannah right there at the anchor desk. She wiped away tears, saying that while the release of details from a ransom note is newsworthy, for her it's her life - and she and her loved ones are still in agony. Steven Fabian has more on the very emotional TV moment. And the verdict is in for the successful businessman accused of driving his boat recklessly during his daughter's 18th birthday party, killing one of her friends. During the trial he was overcome with...

It's a Father's Day baby - delivered by dad himself! When his wife went into labor, there was no time to get to the hospital. All of a sudden, the driveway became the delivery room! Alison Hall has the story of a Father's Day one family will never forget. And a woman's amazing survival story — this one involves a hungry black bear. It messed with the wrong person. She pulled out her pistol to fight back. Couples struggling to conceive often turn to IVF as they try to have a baby, but it led to a nightmare for one co...

A woman was checking out at the register when witnesses say a man attacked her, putting his hands around her neck. Other shoppers heard her screams for help and came to her rescue. And the Knicks were the big heroes at their historic victory parade through New York City, but there is another hero being celebrated today. When a fan passed out, a woman jumped into action and saved his life. She tells Alison Hall that being called the hero of the Knicks parade feels pretty cool. Plus, a comment from President Trump has led to an international incident...

No amount of planning could have prepared New York City for today's massive ticker tape parade celebrating the Knicks winning the NBA championship. The city deployed 10,000 NYPD officers for one of the biggest parades in New York history. Justin Finch was right in the middle of the action. And there continues to be shock and sadness over the 18-year-old tourist who was killed after a horse broke loose in New York's Central Park. It was the first fatality involving carriage horse rides in Manhattan, reigniting the debate over whether they should even exist. It comes on the heels of...

"Break the cockpit window!" Good Samaritans driving by a private jet that crashed on a highway rushed to help, grabbing shovels, hammers, and whatever they could from their trunks to get the pilot and passengers out safely. Ann Mercogliano spoke with the woman who shot the nail-biting video - her husband was among those who jumped into action. And sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Rex Heurmann admitted to killing eight women, and today the courtroom was packed with victims' family members as the judge let Heurmann have it, calling him disgusting and despicable. Plus, we're learning...

Two women were swept away in rough waters in California after being carried out to sea while sleeping on the beach when the tide came in. Rescuers were unable to reach them on time. And there was nothing more deafening than the sounds of Knicks fans screaming for joy after their big win. One woman's joyful screams were mistaken for distress, leading to the death of a family dog. Plus, five suspects have been arrested for allegedly plotting to detonate drone bombs near the UFC event at the White House on Sunday, a plan that, if successful, would have f...

The South Lawn of the White House has been the venue for many historic events, but what unfolded there Sunday night was a first - a UFC fight under a 92-foot-tall structure known as "The Claw." It's the only major sporting event ever staged at the White House, and it came with fireworks, a fighter plane flyover, and plenty of controversy. And it's been one big party in New York since the Knicks clinched the NBA Championship Saturday night, bringing sheer joy to the whole city. And the party isn't over. The Knicks will be given the biggest ticker-tape...