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We are learning more about a man named Sam Little who could be one of the deadliest serial killers ever. Currently in prison for three murders, he is now claiming that he has killed at least 90 across the US. Authorities have already corroborated his involvement in 36 of those cases and expect more to be confirmed. Little was constantly on the move and targeted women who were prostitutes and drug...

The plot thickens in the ongoing Russia probe by special counsel Robert Mueller. First, Mueller accused Paul Manafort of lying to the FBI after he made a plea deal. Then a report out of the Guardian newspaper said that Manafort held secret talks with Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy before WikiLeaks published a stash of Democratic emails stolen by Russian intelligence officers. Shannon Vav...

Big science news surfaced on Monday when a Chinese researcher claimed that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies. Twins girls, born this month, named Lulu and Nana, had their DNA altered to have the ability to resist possible future infection with HIV. Brianna Sacks, Buzzfeed News reporter, joins us for these claims and also the backlash, many say that this is human experiment...

The migrant caravan continues to be a thorn in the president’s side who is doing everything he can to deter migrants from seeking asylum in the United States. Over the weekend there were reports that an agreement with Mexico’s incoming government had been reached to keep migrants in Mexico while their claims were processed, but a deal has not been finalized. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for R...

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Parents be on alert! This is the first holiday shopping season without Toy R Us and you need to start shopping earlier or risk losing out on the hottest toys of the season. Other stores like Target and Walmart are trying to pick up the slack with expanded toy sections for the holidays, but it might not be enough. My producer Miranda joins for how retailers are trying to pick up business from their...

Thanksgiving is here and it’s time for family and food!  My producer Miranda joins us to talk about the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner in America costing $150,000. We will also talk about all the meal essentials, canned cranberry sauce or not? Dressing or stuffing? We will also tell you the perfect time to eat Thanksgiving dinner. Next, after the meal it’s time to start thinking about shopping...

President Trump issued a statement on Tuesday saying that the US will stand by Saudi Arabia regardless of whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamaal Khashoggi. The Saudi’s are central to Trump’s Middle East strategy and does not want to lose a huge weapons deal that amounts to billions of dollars. Dave Lawler, Axios World Editor, joins us for more on why...

Thanksgiving and the Holidays are upon us and that means that some of the best and worst things for people are also here… seeing all your family. It can be difficult getting together with a lot of people and managing all the conversations and expectations. My producer Miranda joins us for a few tips on how to avoid or at least minimize family drama. Sometimes it’s fun to enjoy the drama, but somet...

The President weighed in on some of the biggest stories driving the news over the weekend in an interview with Fox News. Trump addressed whether he thought the Saudi Crown Prince played a role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, saying “will anybody really know?” He also was hesitant to confirm there were any more staff shakeups coming soon. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us to...

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Stopping short of a complete ban on flavored e-cigarettes, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a range of new rules to help limit the exposure of e-cigs to young people. The FDA will allow stores to still sell the products, but they must be in closed off areas inaccessible to minors. They also proposed banning menthol in cigarettes and flavored cigars. Bob Herman, healthcare reporter for Axi...

Check out this scenario… Two people call customer service at the same time to complain about the same thing. One person gets connected to a rep in a few seconds, the other has to wait on hold for a long time. What’s up with that? My producer Miranda joins us to talk about your customer lifetime value, a number many companies use to determine how much you’re worth for the long term and how nice the...

Amazon has finally announced the big winners in its search for homes for its second and third headquarters. Long Island City in NY and Crystal City in the Northern Virginia area of DC. Each site will split $5 billion in investment from Amazon and each have more than 25,000 employees.  The consolation prize goes to Nashville, Tennessee, where Amazon will open a new operations center with more than...

Opening statements in the trial of notorious Sinaloa drug cartel kingpin, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman start today. A 17 count indictment, which spans nearly three decades of alleged criminal activity, accuses him of building a multi-billion dollar international narcotics empire through murder and violence. Nicole Hong, reporter for the WSJ, joins us to preview the logistical nightmare in transportin...

Three devastating wildfires are raging all over California causing over a quarter of a million people who were in harm’s way to evacuate. At least 25 deaths have been reported and over a hundred in northern California are still missing. My producer Miranda joins me to recap what has happened so far and what is coming next. A town called Paradise has been almost completely destroyed, and winds are...

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Tragedy again strikes the country as another mass killing has occurred. 28 year old Marine veteran Ian David Long entered the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks California during a College Country night and killed 12 people before turning the gun on himself. Long’s motives remain unclear but neighbors say he was known to suffer from PTSD. Kris Ankarlo, reporter for one of our iHeart radio s...

Attorney General Jeff Session has been fired from his post at the Justice Department. One day after the midterm elections, Sessions resigned at the request of the President. His chief of staff, Matthew Whitaker, will be acting Attorney General until a permanent replacement can be found. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to discuss what this firing means and how it could impact...

Record turnout of voters for a midterm election as Republicans maintain control of the Senate and Democrats take over in the House of Representatives. Top issues on voter's minds were healthcare, immigration, the economy, and the Trump effect, people voting in opposition and support of the President. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios joins us for how the dynamic changes between the White House and Co...

As people head to the polls to vote on new members for the House and Senate, many are also voting on various statewide ballot initiatives. Two states in particular are being watched closely, Oregon and Washington. There people will decide whether or not to increase taxes on soda and sugary drinks. What most people don’t know is that Coca Cola, Pepsi Co, and other American beverage companies are la...

The midterm elections are finally here and everyone is casting their ballots tomorrow. After two years with practically no political power, Democrats have a strong chance of winning control of the House and Republicans seem likely to keep control of the Senate. Will the president’s messaging win out, or will it be a blue wave changing the dynamic? Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joi...