Morning on Merit Street

Today's top stories, including a fight to keep the patriotic spirit alive as an Oklahoma teen is banned by school from flying American flag. The Supreme Court refuses to lift a block on President Biden's student debt relief plan. A look inside celebrity homes. Trending stories including a wedding day for one couple and a baby shower for another on the same day. Dr. Phil talks about his special on...

Today's top stories, including Dr. Phil has Trump's reaction to new indictments. Space X delays their lates mission again, this time due to weather. Popular weight loss drub Zepbound is now more affordable. King Charles snubs Harry and Meghan form family reunion. Australia passes law so employees can now ignore work communications after hours without punishment form employers. Learn more about you...

Today's top stories, including a chilling case out of Utah as children's author Kouri Richins is hit with new charges including alleged murder of her husband. Space X is set to launch a five day mission manned by civilians. An eye witness account of the attempted assassination of Trump. New research suggests ultra processed foods raise the risk of cognitive impairment and stroke. and what foods to...

Today's top stories, including Dr. Phil's Trump interview and his reaction to RFK Jr's endorsement. More trouble in the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah exchange missile fire. Hawaii is hit with a tropical storm leaving 21,000 without power. U.S. Open begins today in New York. Dr. in New York flies across the country rescuing dogs from shelters and finding foster homes. Space X counts down to c...

Today's top stories, including a wrap up of the Democratic National Convention as Harris accepts the presidential nomination. Police capture a man accused of making threats against Trump. The Back to School Danger series continues and deals with the dangers of hazing. Dr. Phil counters the "young adults are lazy workers" idea with inspiring stories. Google searches and fake websites: how to keep y...

Today's top stories, including the race for the white house, a look back at last night's Democratic National Convention and a preview of what we can expect tonight. As summer winds down, this Labor Day looks to be the busiest ever for travel. An Illinois Woman frantically searches for her missing wedding dress. Dr. Phil takes us inside the murder case of Alex Murdaugh. WalletHub names the most fun...

Today's top stories, including Bennifer 2.0 calls t quits. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez end their marriage of two years. Live coverage of day three of the Democratic National Convention and a look at last night's speech form former President Barack Obama. A doping scandal rocks the tennis world as a top player is tested twice for a banned substance but will not be suspended. Hollywood shows up t...

Today's top stories, including a live look at day two of the Democratic National Convention and what we learned from yesterday's speeches. George Santos pleads guilty as Dr Phil interviews the former congressman and what his sentencing may look like in February. Talk show legend Phil Donahue passed away, a spotlight on his career. Experts are calling it "Augtober" as big box retailers roll out fal...

Today's top stories, including a live look at day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. with previews, perspective and insight. The latest polls are showing a tight presidential race. Former Congressman, George Santos is expected to plead guilty to a slew of charges and sits down for a hard hitting interview with Dr. Phil. According to a new Harvard study, aliens may be living amon...

Today's top stories, including arrests made in Matthew Perry death investigation and unveiled a Ketamine distribution scheme. Harris hit the campaign trail with President Biden at her side. Trump held a press conference bashing the economy and immigration policies under the current administration. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Columbia as they support initiatives to protect children and wom...

Today's top stories, including Trump campaigns in north Carolina and speaks about his economic goals and energy policy. A convicted murderer who escaped police custody in North Carolina remains on the run leading to a statewide emergency. Kayakers encounter a great white shark and catch it on video. The likeliness of a new Alex Murdaugh trial is discussed. The biggest shakeup in real estate in ove...

Today's top stories, including Harris gains ground in polls in Florida. Tim Walz campaigns and defends his military record. Israel is on high alert on a possible attack from Iran as the US may be in a position to step in. News that works for your health, a new study finds that any consumptions of alcohol may be harmful to your health. A grand jury hears testimony on an alleged scam to steal Gracel...

Today's top stories, including Nancy Grace stops by to talk about the death of Ellen Greenberg thirteen years later. Israel prepares for an attack by Iran as tensions mount. Team USA takes its battle of the bronze case to the supreme court of Switzerland. And Dr. Phil talks about active shooter drills as we head back to school and discusses the warning signs on how to prevent these tragedies. Lear...

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's top stories, including game on for the presidential nominees as they are set for a debate on September 10th on ABC. A look at a new bipartisan bill to combat the rising costs of child care. A third suspect is detained in the Taylor Swift concert terror plot in Vienna. A deputy saves a drowning boy in Florida. An Olympics update, as Noah Lyles wins the bronze in the 200 meter race and tests...

Today's top stories, including a look into the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna after a terror plot was uncovered. Hurricane Debby makes landfall again and causes flood warnings on the eastern seaboard. The Boeing hearing wraps up. The Maui Hawaii fires one year later and the aftermath. Thinking too hard can hurt, a look into a new study that says deep thoughts can lead to neg...

Today's top stories, including the Democratic ticket is set as Harris chooses her running mate, Tim Walz. Boeing is in the hot seat answering questions in an investigative hearing. More on the Middle East as Israel says they are ready for anything and will hit back hard if attacked. Dr. Phil stops by to discuss his special on the Nova Music Festival massacre. And an Olympics update with the U.S. g...

Today's top stories, including Kamala Harris chooses her running mate for the upcoming presidential election, Tim Walz. The markets open slightly higher today but yesterday the Dow fell more than a thousand points. A look at concerns about a recession and decisions to make about temporary losses versus permanent losses. More on the tensions in the Middle East and where things may go in that region...

Today's top stories, including live updates from Florida as Hurricane Debby makes landfall. The race to the white house heats up as Trump campaigns in Georgia and Harris interviews potential running mates. We take a look at an Olympic update; for the first time in 20 years, the world's fastest man is an American winning the race by five one-thousandths of a second. And we interview a Chic-Fil-A wo...

Today's top stories, including more on the American and Russian prisoner swap with families being reunited. Olympics coverage is discussed focusing on Simone Biles. Is the Middle East on the brink of war? Dr. Phil's primetime special is about teachers on the front line and how they deal with aggressive behavior from students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's top stories, including the race to the white house as democratic delegates choose their candidate for the upcoming election. Trump comments on and questions Vice President Harris's race at the Black Journalist Conference. The mastermind behind the 9-11 terrorist attacks and two other terrorists avoid the death penalty and families react. US and Russia agree to a prisoner swap. We get an Ol...

Today's top stories, including an air strike killed a top Hamas political chief, Iran is blames Israel. Could it lead to escalation throughout the region? Coming out of Washington, things get heated as senators demand answers from the acting director of the CIA on the assassination attempt on Trump. Simone Biles leads the US Women's Gymnastics Team to gold. Gen Z labels Vice President Harris as a...

Today's top stories, including a look at another hearing in the security failure in the attempted assassination of Trump. President Biden's student loan forgiveness program faces scrutiny and Dr. Phil stops by to talk about student loan forgiveness. Supreme court and amendments to the constitution are discussed along with the importance of Gen Z voters in the upcoming presidential election. Plus,...

Today's top stories, including a closer look at the presidential election less than one hundred days out and the poll numbers of favorability between Harris and Trump. Wind turbine debris is washing up on a Massachusetts shore closing a beach in Nantucket. Research shows AI may be able to diagnose cancer more quickly than a doctor potentially saving lives. Dr. Phil stops by to talk about his prime...

Today's top stories, including the race for the Whitehouse heats up as Barack and Michelle Obama endorse VP Harris for president. We check the signs of ADHD and how to tell if you need help. French authorities are reporting several coordinated malicious attacks are targeting high speed trains in France as the Olympics are set to begin. Dr. Phil stops by to discuss his primetime special, Hazing or...