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Big day at the Donald Trump hush money trial as opening statements got underway. However, proceedings at this historic and unprecedented trial ended hours early, around lunch time. So why was the trial the whole world is watching cut short today? Because one of the jurors...had to go to the dentist! And a man trapped in a burning SUV is praising the team of good Samaritans who risked their own lives to save him. Despite the fire ball and explosions, one by one they joined in and kept to the task at hand. As Les Trent reports, they've been named America's newest highway heroes. Plus, she was a widow who went online to find love again. She met a man on a dating website who appeared to be “Mr. Right.” However, authorities say he turned out to be a scammer who drained her of her 1.5 million dollar life savings. Then she was found dead, her family says of mysterious circumstances. Now as Alison Hall reports, the woman's daughter is sounding the alarm about what's been called an epidemic of romance scams. And the reviews are in for Taylor Swift's new album...but get this - one magazine was so scared of retaliation from Swifties over a bad review they erased the critic's name! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Major drama at the Donald Trump hush money trial. Just seconds after it was confirmed the entire jury pool had been picked, including 12 jurors and six alternates came a horrifying scene. A man set himself on fire right outside the courthouse. Ann Mercogliano was there and has a firsthand account. And we warn you the images are disturbing. And, we are now seeing bodycam video of police arriving on the scene of that heartbreaking uber shooting that shocked the nation. Both the 81-year-old man and the Uber driver he fatally shot had fallen victim to a phone scam. And as Jim Moret reports, the new video show cops getting the alleged scammer on the phone. The 81-year-old man has pled not guilty to murder charges. Plus, if you’re a Swiftie, you're probably feeling a bit tired today. Because last night at midnight, Taylor swift dropped her new album ‘Tortured Poets Department'. Our Alison Hall is among the millions caught up in Taylor mania. And, continuing chaos at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with Israel supporters. And across the country at USC, a massive crowd marched to protest the school's decision to not allow a pro-Palestinian valedictorian to speak at graduation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a one-day break, court resumed today in Donald Trump's hush money trial and right away there was major chaos. The judge was hoping to wrap up jury selection tomorrow, but today two of the seated jurors were dismissed! And, this video will make your blood boil. A woman was shopping when a brazen creep appears to slide his cell phone right under her skirt. He may have gotten away if not for another woman who caught the incident on video and then confronted the guy until help arrived. Plus, it's the sentencing of a monster who will now likely die in prison. He abducted a nine-year-old on a camping trip with her family and kept her locked up in a cabinet in a trailer on his property. Thankfully, the brave little girl survived and as Les Trent reports, she's sending a message loud and clear to her kidnapper. And, it's Caitlyn Clark’s first time meeting the press as a pro basketball star and an exchange with one sports reporter was downright cringey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She works as a toll collector on a busy highway, but she was jolted awake with a bad feeling in her gut. So, she called out sick. Just hours later she got the news - a truck had crashed into her toll booth. She spoke with steven Fabian about her potentially lifesaving premonition. And, last week we told you about the shooting inside a law office in Las Vegas during a tense custody battle. A couple was killed by the shooter who then turned the gun on himself. Now we are hearing from a woman who was just inches away from the gunman but survived. Plus, a heart stopping video as a good samaritan goes above and beyond to help a neighbor trapped in his burning home. And, the judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has laid down strict guidelines that the former president must be in court every single day or be arrested. But Trump has requested to be excused on the day his son Barron graduates from high school. The judge has yet to rule. So, will Trump risk being put in cuffs to see Barron get his diploma? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's day two of jury selection in the case the whole nation is watching as former President Trump's goes to trial. And picking the 12-member jury pool isn't going to be easy. After all, how do you find Americans who can put their feelings about Donald trump aside to make an impartial decision? We spoke with two prospective jurors who were among the first to be dismissed. And, we've told you about the epidemic of elderly people being scammed over the phone. Now it's turned deadly. An 81-year-old man ended up fatally shooting an Uber driver because he wrongly believed she was going to kill him. But she was unarmed, and they both were victims of an elaborate scam. Les Trent has more, and we warn you the video is upsetting. Plus, now imagine sitting at home and you hear a loud boom! Then, you discover something had crashed into your roof, blew through the floor, finally lodging into a bedroom wall. Well, it just happened to one homeowner and as Steven Fabian reports, the flying object came from outer space! And, the biggest stars of the WNBA hung up their basketball uniforms and got all glammed up for last night's draft. And in high heels these already tall ladies took things to dazzling heights! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A historic moment in America as Donald Trump becomes the first president ever to stand trial on criminal charges. Trump tried multiple times to delay the case during which prosecutors hope to prove the former president falsified business records to disguise hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Ann Mercogliano is at the courthouse for day one of this unprecedented case. And, the whole world watched those jaw dropping images over the weekend of Iran launching hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in a revenge mission against Israel. But today the Israeli military says of the 300 missiles fired at them, 99 percent were intercepted. As Steven Fabian reports, many are saying Iran’s high powered military may not be all that it’s cracked up to be. Plus, the search is over for those two missing moms we've told you about. Their bodies have been found. And in another major development, four suspects were arrested and charged with first degree murder. One of the suspects is actually the grandmother of one of the murdered mom's children. And we've told you about the epidemic of women getting sucker punched on the streets of New York by total strangers. Well just when you think it couldn't get any worse, comes word that it just happened to a nine-year-old girl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

His death sparked as many headlines as the crimes and football exploits to which he was linked. However, in the end, O.J. Simpson departed this world the way most do: infirm, his health failing - but surrounded by his family and friends. Simpson went to extraordinary lengths to keep his condition under wraps. Les Trent explains how he kept it all private. And O.J. Simpson's trials for murder for which he was acquitted, and for armed robbery that landed him in jail for nine years were widely known. However, there was a another case in which Simpson was a criminal defendant, when he was found not guilty after being accused of road rage. Jim Moret looks at back at that forgotten case. Plus, just three months after Gary and Theresa got married on The Golden Bachelor, the couple's decided to call it quits. This morning they were on TV talking about why. And Costco sells all kinds of thing, along with massive packs of toilet paper, and chicken cutlets, one can also buy gold bars. As Les Trent reports, that's led to a modern day gold rush. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

O.J. Simpson, the football great whose murder trial captivated the nation has died of cancer. His family made the announcement today…nearly 30 years from the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Until then, Simpson had been known as an NFL star, sportscaster and commercial pitchman. Jim Moret has the latest on Simpson’s final days. And although, O.J. Simpson was acquitted of criminal charges in the killings, he was found civilly liable and ordered to pay more than $33 million dollars to the family of Ron Goldman. They received only a pittance of that…it was but one of the many controversies in Simpson’s post-football life. Plus, it's a terrifying situation…a little boy playing little league takes a hit right to the chest, and suffers a heart attack. However, there was a guardian angel right there - his mom who happens to be a nurse. And it was one of the most talked about moments on television: The slow speed police chase of O.J. Simpson in his white Ford Bronco. Well, we know what happened to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a terrifying medical emergency midair when the pilot of a small private plane suddenly slumps over the controls. His passenger, the only other person board, radios the tower and incredibly he is able to safely land the plane. Jim Moret reports, the victim was an experienced pilot who apparently suffered a heart attack. And we've told you about the alarming number of women who have been sucker punched while on the streets of New York. Cops say most of the attacks are not related. Along with the increase in attacks, there has been an increase in women taking classes in self-defense. Our Alison Hall is one of them. Plus, 50 years ago People Magazine hit the newsstands: Now the magazine is looking back at a half century of stories with an issue for the ages. And was he the aggressor who attacked a group of people tubing on a river? Or was he just an innocent man just trying to defend himself? That’s what a jury will soon be asked to decide in the case of a man accused of killing one teenager and wounding four others on a popular river. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The rules are clear – don’t let anyone ride in a trailer being pulled by a car, and this tragedy happened as one family journeyed to see the eclipse. As Jim Moret reports, a pediatrician was thrown out the door of their Airstream as it was travelling down a road. And it was the critical thing that everyone reporting on the eclipse stressed – “don’t look directly at the sun!” As expected, not everyone heeded the warning. Plus, The University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball team won its second consecutive national title last night...and no one was happier than, of all people, actor Bill Murray. And a couple in the midst of a contentious child custody battle were shot and killed inside an attorney's office. Now, we've learned the shooter was the woman's former father-in-law who has terminal brain cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside Edition is broadcasting from Times Square to experience today’s solar eclipse. The next total eclipse won’t happen in the U.S. until 2044…so we’ve got members of our team at key locations across the country to show what it’s like. And officials at key viewing sites have been warning people to pack extra patience as the crowds are intense in some places. That's increased concerns over security and law enforcement is on heightened alert. Plus, she's the basketball phenom credited for putting women's college basketball on the map, and when Caitlin Clark goes pro, she'll earn a $76,000 in the WNBA. If she were a guy, the starting NBA salary year one is $1.8 million dollars. Steve Fabian has more on what's next for the heroine of hoops. And remember that guy who won the biggest Powerball jackpot ever? His luck may have just run out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just two days after the world was stunned by that catastrophic earthquake in Taiwan comes a quake right here in New York City. At 10:23AM the “Big Apple” was rattled by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake with tremors felt up and down the East Coast from Philadelphia to Boston. Steven Fabian has more on the quake that shook 42 million people. And America is caught up in eclipse fever. A sea of humanity is heading to what's called the path of totality where the total solar eclipse will be visible on Monday...and that's led to massive traffic jams and overbooked flights and hotels. So we've got your eclipse survival guide. Plus, the search continues for two moms from Kansas who've been missing for six days. Investigators have been retracing the women's steps before they vanished and say they have found evidence they were victims of foul play. And it's the latest in our series we call “I Didn't Know That” and it may have you thinking you've been doing laundry all wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A woman was killed by a rampaging elephant on a safari in Zambia. Her identity has now been revealed and she's a 79-year-old grandmother from Minnesota. Her family says she was on her last big adventure before turning 80. And a number of residents were shocked to find their cars with smashed windshields in one neighborhood. So what's going on? Authorities say there's just one culprit - a woman armed with a brick. Plus, excitement is building for Monday’s solar eclipse...and as you no doubt already know, you're not supposed to look directly at it without the proper glasses. However, buyer beware there are some specs out there that don't protect your eyes. Les Trent caught a guy selling them online. And LSU basketball star Angel Reese is revealing she's entering the WNBA draft, and she's celebrating with a Vogue photoshoot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The videos from that 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan have people on the edge of their seats around the world. But what was it like to survive the worst quake in that country in a quarter of a century? We spoke with two Americans who experienced it firsthand. And tens of millions are dealing with severe weather including tornado watches in nine states. One student was actually knocked off her feet by the strong winds, and incredibly she still made it to class! Plus, we've told you about that group of cruise passengers who were left behind on a remote island off the coast of Africa. Well after six days and great expense...they’re back on board the ship. Including one couple who says their dream vacation turned into the worst experience of their lives. And what was supposed to be a fun day tubing on a river, ended up deadly after a fight broke out. A knife was pulled and five people were stabbed, leading to the death of a 17-year-old. As Steven Fabian reports, the man who pulled the knife is now on trial saying he acted in self-defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It wasn't a very happy Easter for actress Angie Harmon. The former Law and Order star says she got an Instacart grocery delivery, and then the driver shot her dog. Police say the driver told them the dog attacked him and he defended himself by firing a single gunshot. No charges have been filed. As Lisa Guerrero reports, the actress says she and her family are completely traumatized & beyond devastated. And the Final Four for the Women's NCAA Championship has now been set, after two of the sports greats faced off on the court. However, there's controversy - why was LSU missing in action when the national anthem was sung? Their coach is speaking out saying their absence was not intended. Plus, it's a crimewave you may not be aware of - phony tree trimmers. A man showed up at a home and said he needed to check a tree in the backyard that's hanging onto a powerline. When the homeowner escorted him outside, a second guy entered the home and stole as much as he could carry. Steven Fabian spoke with two ladies who are sounding the alarm. And it's the end of an era on the Vegas Strip. The Tropicana Resort and Casino which was once a popular tourist destination for people around the world closed its doors today…and we were among the last guests to check out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Not even extreme wealth can put a stop to what seems like an epidemic of people squatting in houses. In Beverly Hills, people who live near a mansion where they say squatters have moved in are beside themselves over what's been going on there. The people living in the house say they have a lease and have a right to live there. And the Coast Guard is working to open a temporary channel leading to the port of Baltimore as crews continue to remove the wreckage from that deadly cargo ship crash. The White House today said President Biden will visit the collapsed bridge on Friday…the announcement coming just after he and former President Trump celebrated Easter. Plus, the number of women being sucker punched on the streets of New York is growing...and the woman who was hit so hard she needed her mouth wired shut feels like she was sucker punched again. This time by the system. As Alison Hall reports, the suspect, who has pleaded not guilty, has been released...without bail. And when you take a cruise, the rules are crystal clear. The ship sails at a set time and boarding closes before the vessel departs. Well one group didn’t get back from their excursion on time and they were left behind on a small island off of Africa! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a media darling when she was released from prison after serving more than eight years for plotting to murder her abusive mother. Millions rooted for her as she found love and got married. However, just months later, she's now separated from her husband. And these women were all sucker punched by a strangers on the streets of New York. We've told you how there's been an epidemic of these random attacks…now for the first time we've brought together some of the victims. They didn't know each other before today...but as Alison Hall reports, they now share a bond. Plus, he made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal as a tough as nails Marine drill sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman. Now groundbreaking actor Louis Gossett Jr. has died at age 87. And polls show more than half of the entire population is scared of snakes. However, this lady isn't one of them. She's been dubbed the “python huntress” as she searches for the slithering reptiles in the Florida Everglades. She says there’s a very important reason why she hunts the snakes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In what's being called an epidemic of random attacks, more and more women are coming forward to say they were sucker punched out of nowhere on the streets of New York. If you need to know how serious it is – one woman was hit so hard her mouth had to be wired shut. And a father is called to the scene of a horrific car crash where his daughter was behind the wheel. She had struck the guard rail that impaled the car through the windshield...but where was his daughter? As Jim Moret tells us…if you don't already believe in miracles this may change your mind. Plus, Sean Diddy Combs the embattled music mogul has been in hiding since his homes in Florida and California were raided as part of a human trafficking investigation. While he's keeping a very low profile, more people are coming forward to say they had upsetting experiences with Combs. Combs denies all allegations of wrong doing. And Easter is Sunday and when you fill your basket with candy you may be in for a bitter sweet surprise. With chocolate eggs and bunnies more expensive than ever this year, we've got some ideas on how to make Easter more affordable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Divers returned to the site of the collapsed bridge in Baltimore this morning after challenging conditions overnight hampered the recovery of the six workers who are now presumed dead. Steven Fabian is in Baltimore reporting on whether the disaster is having a big impact on Americans who suffer from a debilitating fear of driving over bridges. And swatting is on the rise with an estimated 1,000 incidents each year. Sending police to a home where there's no emergency is a form of domestic terrorism and when it happened to one couple...the husband's main concern was for his wife's safety. Plus, Sean Diddy Combs is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world with an estimated billion dollar fortune. However, the future of his empire is uncertain after the FBI raided his mansions in Florida and California in connection with a human trafficking investigation. Now for the first time we are seeing video from inside his Los Angeles mansion after the raid. Combs has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. And a recent survey found that nine in 10 Americans spring clean their homes. So we've got some tips that will have you saying, “I didn't know that!” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It will be months before auto or shipping traffic is back to normal in Baltimore following the overnight accident in which a cargo ship hit a bridge piling sending the structure, and the highway it held, plummeting into the water. Now, we're getting a moment-by-moment account of how the crew of more than 20 reportedly tried to desperately put the ship in reverse before disaster struck. Steven Fabian is in Baltimore with the latest. And there's big reaction to the news of those simultaneous raids on homes in Florida and California connected to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. However, at the same time the raids were taking place, Combs was spotted pacing at an airport. But where was he going? Plus a woman took to TikTok to tell a harrowing tale...she says she was walking down a New York City street when a man punched her in the face causing her to black out. But what really shocked her is after she posted the video, several other women said it also happened to them...in the same neighborhood. And when Ozempic was first used for diabetes treatment, a side effect turned out to be weight loss. Now that the drug is being used for weight loss, some women who'd had trouble getting pregnant, no longer do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.