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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!

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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!

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.

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.

The holiday travel rush is on with an estimated 110 million Americans going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house and other destinations... and if you're flying you may want to put some thought into what you wear. Jim Moret says it can make a big difference. And as many as one in nine adults take medication to lose weight, and during the holidays it's not uncommon to skip a dose or two for a variety of reasons. But is it safe? Megan Alexander reports. Plus, before a woman headed to the hospital to have her baby she stopped at Costco and had a salad with creamy dressing. Then the morning after her baby was born, a nurse informed her she had tested positive for opiates and her baby was being taken away. Ann Mercogliano tells us what happened. And the baby who just couldn't wait to get to the hospital, in fact - the bundle of joy came into the world right on the doorstep.

It was supposed to be a fun Christmas show, with drones creating festive light shows in the sky. However, instead it turned into a nightmare, as a number of the drones fell from the sky, one even hitting a seven-year-old boy in the chest who ended up needing open heart surgery. And the nation's most famous murder suspect Luigi Mangione was led into a Manhattan criminal court today where he pleaded not guilty. There was no prison jumpsuit in sight, instead Mangione was all cleaned up in a burgundy sweater over a white dress shirt - while his supporters showed up both outside and inside court. Plus, the House Ethics Committee has released its report on Matt Gaetz and the allegations are shocking - including that the former congressman paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions. Today, the dirty laundry is sending shockwaves through Washington. Gaetz has denied any improper conduct and says the allegations against him were a "smear" invented by his political enemies. And if you're a parent looking for this year’s most popular toy for Christmas good luck! The Miss Rachel doll is nowhere to be found, and some grinches are trying to sell cheap knock offs. Here's what you need to know.