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The second presidency of Donald Trump ended its first night in a wave of glamour. The president and first lady attended three inaugural balls and there was this charming moment when members of the military cut in to dance with them. And, candidate Trump promised immediate change if elected - and today he made good on that with more than 1,000 Biden era appointees being shown the door. Plus, in his first hours as president, Trump also made good on his pledge to release those convicted of crimes connected with the January 6th Capitol riot. Outside the Washington jail where many are being held, it was a celebratory scene. And, with the cold wave that's gripping so much of the country, there are plenty of warnings about avoiding frostbite by covering exposed skin outside. There's also a risk for exposed skin indoors. As more and more people turn to space heaters to keep warm, doctors are seeing more and more of what's called "toasted skin." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump was sworn in as our 47th president, pledging to put America first every day he is in office. For the first time in four decades, the inauguration was indoors. President Trump says he made the call because of the frigid temperatures, and while it may have been much smaller in scale, the majesty of the Capitol Rotunda made up for it. And due to the freezing weather the president and first lady will attend an indoor rally instead of the traditional parade, and tonight they will dance at a number of inaugural balls. It all started off with the big “make America great again” victory rally featuring the president-elect and the Village People whose song, "YMCA" has been Trump's theme song on the campaign trail. Plus, President Trump promised a host of actions immediately after taking office - on immigration, closing the border with Mexico, and renaming the body of water to the west of Florida. Trump wants to call it “The Gulf of America.” And at least 15,000 structures have been destroyed in the LA fires, and today we're learning among the buildings that went up in flames are some banks where Jim Moret reports it seems the safe deposit boxes aren't always so safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American tourists vacationing in the Caribbean looked up and saw something incredible - colorful streams of fire flying through the sky. Some even wondered if it was an alien invasion. Turns out it was debris from Elon Musk's failed Space X launch falling to Earth. And, when you think of inauguration day you think of a new president being sworn in in front of a massive crowd sprawled across the national lawn, but this year is going to look a lot different. With predictions it will be the coldest inauguration in 40 years, the ceremony is moving indoors. Plus, CNN’s Jim Acosta, who has been a vocal critic of President-elect Trump, is being moved from reporting the news early in the day to the graveyard shift and as Les Trent reports, some are asking if it has something to do with this microphone tug of war during the last Trump administration? And with multimillion dollar homes in Malibu turned to ashes, some are thankful their homes are still standing. But when they return, with all the soot and toxic fumes in the air, is it safe? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wendy Williams is on a media blitz. The former TV personality, who was declared permanently disabled by her court appointed guardian, wants the world to know she feels like she's in prison. She's currently in a New York City facility where she says she's not free to come and go or receive telephone calls. And there's been anger during the LA fires at State Farm Insurance after it was revealed that last year, they had dropped policies for a large number of California property owners. Now comes this - State Farm just canceled their planned Super Bowl commercial - a follow up to last year's ad featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito that was voted most popular. Plus, watch out Elon Musk - Jeff Bezos just launched his first successful rocket! But Musk, who owns competitor Space X, is actually sending congratulations. All this comes as President Biden appears to take a swipe at Musk and Bezos in his farewell speech to America. And you know how a lot of the stuff you need at the store is locked up? Well, maybe they will soon be freed. It's not exactly a shock, but we now know it has cost businesses a ton of money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Los Angeles homeowner has spray painted a sign with a loud and clear message: Looters will be shot. With the LAPD announcing they've made 40 arrests during the fires for burglary and other crimes, citizens are taking action themselves - confronting anyone they don't recognize in their neighborhoods in case they are even thinking of looting the burnt-out properties. And in the middle of the devastating fires, some people are actually starting new blazes, diverting the already over extended firefighters. California has been dealing with an arson crime wave with 150 arrests made last year alone. Plus, it's called the Trump shuffle - the dance moves President-elect Trump has been doing on the campaign trail to The Village People classic ‘YMCA.’ Now the group is confirming they will actually perform the song at a ball during next week's inauguration - just one of the surprises in store. And a flight attendant was having fun taking a selfie video twerking on a plane in her uniform, but when she posted it, her bosses apparently weren't impressed and she says she was fired. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One week after the devastating wildfires broke out, Los Angeles is on high alert today. According to the National Weather Service, expected high winds could cause “explosive fire growth.” And now comes this - police have just released mug shots of suspects accused of looting and other crimes during the fires. And even those who haven't lost their homes in the flames are facing a danger they may not be aware of… toxic air. Buildings not burnt to a crisp are filled with toxic fumes that could be harmful. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama shared a chummy moment at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. And next Monday the two will meet again when Trump is sworn in as our 47th president. But as she did with the Carter funeral, Michelle Obama announced today she won't be attending. And Princess Kate is making a big announcement - she's now in remission from cancer. She's sharing the news as she makes a surprise visit to the cancer hospital where she was treated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With more strong winds in the forecast for the next three days, firefighters are bracing for even more challenges. All of the more than 32 hundred Los Angeles Fire Department personnel are on the front lines, and they are over extended, but there's another option that's causing some controversy. Some wealthy homeowners are actually hiring private firefighters to fight the blaze. And a man returns to his burnt out home looking for his little dog named Oreo. Then as cameras are rolling, the pooch comes running down the driveway for an emotional reunion. Plus, next week Donald Trump will be sworn in as our 47th president and today it was announced none other than Carrie Underwood will sing ‘The America The Beautiful’. She's the biggest singer to throw her support behind Trump and says she's honored to get the call. And it's a toy that flew off the shelves this holiday season... a squishy toy kids can't get enough of. Now, comes a warning... don't heat them up in the microwave! Two sisters did just that with disastrous results. The goo inside exploded leaving one of them with serious burns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the middle of the Los Angeles fires devastation, it's the last thing anyone needed… a false alarm sent out to 10 million residents that they needed to prepare to evacuate. Problem is - it was sent out by mistake. And as the sun came up today, many returned to their homes to see what, if anything, was left, and on one street where every home was destroyed, there's one house that was left standing. Plus, remember the guy who won a historic two-billion-dollar jackpot in a Powerball drawing a few years ago? He spent millions of his earnings on a waterfront property in Malibu. Now, many are saying his luck has run out as the property burns to the ground. And Donald Trump is now the first president in history to also be a convicted felon after being sentenced today in his hush money case. It comes the day after he attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, which there's some controversy over today because of the song Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood performed. Trump says he will appeal the conviction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Total devastation today as firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires. The blaze is now officially the worst natural disaster in LA history and anger is growing over the lack of water available to extinguish the spreading flames. And for many it’s a tough decision - Do you stay and try to douse the flames or grab your essentials and flee? Plus, along with the devastation, we are also hearing inspiring stories of people going above and beyond to help. From volunteers feeding firefighters, to free showers at the local gym, LA has truly become a City of Angels. And across the country in Washington today, a funeral was held for Jimmy Carter, and among those in the front pews were all five living Presidents who put politics aside to pay their respects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The governor of California has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread across Los Angeles. 100 mile per hour winds are making the situation, in the words of the fire chief, horrific and unpredictable. Residents are sharing heart stopping videos of the disaster, including a house with floor to ceiling glass windows surrounded by flames getting closer and closer. And, it's one of the best-known streets in America - iconic Sunset Boulevard, but today there are burnt out cars lining the streets - left behind by panicked residents who had to ditch their vehicles to escape on foot. Plus, the fire is being called the most destructive in California history and the area being hit the hardest is Pacific Palisades - one of the ritziest neighborhoods in America - home to many well-known celebrities who are now among the more than 80,000 evacuees. And Inside Edition reporter Alison Hall covers all types of stories, but never one as personal as this. She recently was given a breast cancer diagnosis and has made the incredibly brave decision to go public in the hope that sharing her journey will help other women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been a mystery for a decade. A mom told her daughters she was just running to the store in her minivan, but she never came home. Now her vehicle has been found in a pond with her remains inside. And Greenland is the world's largest island filled with beautiful icy landscapes, but could it become the 51st state of America? President-elect Trump said today that owning and controlling Greenland is “a necessity.” And today his son Don Jr. headed there on Trump Force One to scope it out. Plus, it was the show that changed the TV landscape, and many say society. Millions tuned in to the Jerry Springer show where fists often flew between the guests. It was so over the top, many thought the blow ups just had to be fake. Now, a new Netflix documentary takes a close look at the chaos. And Fran Drescher became a household name playing TV's squeaky voiced fashion queen, The Nanny ... Now “The Nanny” look is hot again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the first arctic blast of 2025, and it’s a doozy. More than 40 million Americans are under winter weather alerts with snow and ice causing havoc on roadways. And we're learning more today about what led to the special forces soldier blowing himself up inside a Tesla CyberTracker outside the Trump hotel in Vegas last week. His ex-girlfriend says he was spiraling downward from PTSD and she says he didn't get the help he needed. Plus, today marks the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on The Capitol and right after President Biden was asked if he believes President-elect Trump remains a threat to democracy, he got testy with reporters. And, it's called "Congestion Pricing" - motorists paying an extra toll to drive through city streets during the busiest times of the day. It could be coming to your city soon, but New York just became the first city in America where drivers are paying extra - nine dollars a drive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FBI now believes there is no known link between the ISIS-inspired fanatic who mowed down those pedestrians in New Orleans and the Green Beret who set a Tesla Cybertruck ablaze in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. Now we are learning more about both men. In his final hours, the Green Beret sent a series of texts to his ex-girlfriend in which he said he "felt like Batman." And before he set the Cybertruck on fire, the Green Beret had a distinguished military record. In fact, he was so highly regarded, he was cast to appear on a TV show called "The Ultimate Soldier Challenge." Plus, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a major new advisory today warning that drinking alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer. He's recommending that alcoholic beverages carry a warning label, just like cigarettes. The news comes as "Dry January" -- the challenge of giving up drinking for the first month of the year - is growing in popularity. And has Joe Rogan been dethroned? Rogan has been America’s most popular podcaster. Some say he's so influential, his interview with Donald Trump helped swing the election. But now he's in a pitched battle for the number 1 spot with none other than football star Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New details are emerging about the former Army sergeant who flew an ISIS flag as he mowed down all those victims on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Yesterday, the FBI said he had accomplices, but today they say he acted alone. And, we now know the identity of the terror suspect who was killed when he set a Tesla Cybertruck ablaze in front of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Several remarkable coincidences are emerging between the Vegas suspect and the terrorist in New Orleans. Both men served in the military… at the same base. And both rented their vehicles through the same car rental app. Plus, one enduring image from the New Orleans terror attack is that of a young redhead enjoying the French Quarter scene on New Year's Eve. Her fast reaction when the pickup truck came barreling down the sidewalk may have saved her life. And in the wake of the terror attacks, law enforcement is bracing for several major events that are coming up in the next few weeks, including the inauguration of President-elect Trump and the Superbowl. The Golden Globes awards show is also this Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick things off with a 100 mph police pursuit that took unexpected turn. The driver was speeding because his fiancée was expecting - and went into labor as they drove to the hospital. Turns out, they were very lucky that the cop stopped them. The baby was in serious distress. And traveling during the holiday season is hard enough, along with worrying about severe winter weather and all the germs in the air, there's this - trying to keep your suitcase from getting stolen. As Les Trent reports, just as the numbers of travelers have gone up post pandemic, so have the number of thefts. Plus, a dad and his two sons were out fishing when their boat capsized, leaving them stranded at sea for hours. Jim Moret on the nail biting rescue. And with worries about Covid, the common cold, and the flu - how cool would it be to eat your way to health instead of popping pills? Researchers have uncovered an increasing number of foods which can not only help keep you healthy…but can help you get better faster when you’re sick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the final hours of 2024. Across the world, people have already started celebrating the New Year with fireworks, and hopes for a bright year ahead. The biggest party on planet earth takes place in New York City, and Steven Fabian got a first-hand look at the security measures being taken - including banning all umbrellas, even with rain in the forecast. And across the USA, cases of a highly contagious stomach bug are surging. And it's expected to get even worse as people gather for New Year's Eve. We have important information on the steps you can take to prevent the bug from afflicting you and your loved ones. Plus, Elon Musk the world's richest man has been a fixture at Mar-a-Lago since election night. Now we're learning where he's been staying in a little known cottage on the grounds hidden from view, and available only to President-elect Trump's special guests. And it's one of the strangest crimes we've ever reported on, a cheerleader is facing allegations that she deliberately injected a pet goat with a deadly cocktail. Why would she do such an awful thing? According to police, it was an act of pure jealousy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Nation and the world pay tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, plans are taking shape today for a historic state funeral. Over the years, Jimmy Carter and President-elect Trump have had a famously edgy relationship, and now questions are being raised... Will trump attend the funeral? And tomorrow night the world will say good-bye to 2024 and hello to 2025! Celebrations are being held across the USA - the biggest one in Times Square. And law enforcement is taking every precaution to make sure the events are held without any disruptions. Plus, it's one of the busiest times of the year for travel as millions of Americans return home from their holiday vacations. the recent string of incidents in the air is causing jitters among many passengers. And it's called the silent killer. Odorless. Tasteless. And before you realize something is wrong, it might be too late. Now the deaths in two separate incidents over Christmas is throwing the spotlight on carbon monoxide poisoning - and why it seems to be happening more during this time of year than any other. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are only four days left of 2024 and plans are underway to ring in 2025 with the biggest New Year’s party in the world in Times Square, but after a deadly terror attack at a Christmas shopping village in Germany, security is being beefed up. And, a comedian is causing outrage today for making fun of slain Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, complete with blood on his collar. It's being lambasted online with pretty much everyone calling it tasteless. Plus, were there red flags for actress Blake Lively about her co-star Justin Baldoni, who she's accusing of sexual harassment, an allegation which he denies. An over-the-top proposal video Baldoni made that went viral more than a decade ago has resurfaced and many are calling it cringeworthy and narcissistic. And, she's a mom who wanted to help her community by taking part in a toy drive for Christmas, so she was excited to get a text from an elderly neighbor who said she had a ton of extra toys to donate. But there was a catch - she had to meet her at a remote location because the woman couldn't drive. All seemed ok, but the mom says the woman attacked her with a taser and tried to kidnap her! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's not the news you want to hear during this busy holiday travel season. A terrifying plane crash overseas was initially blamed on a bird strike, but it’s looking more like it was shot down. Incredibly 29 passengers survived. So, is there anything you can do to boost your chances of making it out alive during a plane disaster? And the nation's most famous murder suspect, Luigi Mangione, spent Christmas behind bars. Despite all the misguided adulation of his supporters, the man charged with murdering a CEO was treated like all the other inmates. He has pled not guilty. Plus, Elon Musk dressed up as what he calls "Ozempic Santa" - but will it ruffle feathers with another member of President-elect Trump's circle? And two years after four University of Idaho students were slain, suspect Bryan Kohberger is still awaiting trial. Now comes a twist - did he do a test run a year earlier? Just miles away, a woman called cops saying she was the victim of a masked intruder with a knife. Kohberger has pled not guilty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You've probably already opened the presents under the tree, but what do you do if you got something you don't want? Les Trent has re-gifting "do's and don’ts." And tears all around as a daughter gets dad a very special Christmas gift...something he has been missing for more than three decades. Plus, when a giant moose tried to attack a woman's little terrier she fought back with the only weapon she had - her mom voice. And it was a scare on a bus when the driver suffered a seizure, and a passenger ran to the front and took the wheel - saving the day. Now that hero is speaking exclusively with Jim Moret revealing it was his very first time driving a bus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.