She helped murder her mother after a childhood of abuse. Now Gypsy Rose Blanchard has become something of a cult figure thanks to an HBO documentary and new Lifetime series…and she may also be about to become a millionaire. And Covid deaths have now crept back up to about 1,500 per week. The drug Paxlovid can be very effective in preventing serious illness and even death from Covid, but a new study found only about 15% of the high risk patients who could benefit from Paxlovid are taking it. Plus, his illicit relationship with Mary Kay Letourneau was the inspiration for the hit movie May December up for several Golden Globes this weekend. Now 40-year-old Vili Fualaau says he's "offended" no one from the film's production team ever consulted with him. And as they say, better late than never - but 80 years is an awfully long time to wait for a letter to be delivered.

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It's the heart-stopping video the whole country is talking about…a defendant taking a flying leap and attacking a judge. Today that defendant was scheduled to be back in court to face additional charges but at the last minute came a major change in plans. And we've told you about the “ram raid” crime wave where thieves drive a vehicle right into a business to rob it. Well it just happened in Los Angeles, at of all places, a bakery. As Jim Moret reports, 100 looters grabbed as much as they could carry. Plus, she's on a mission to dig a tunnel underneath her home. However, her neighbors are less than thrilled with her amateur excavation project. Steven Fabian has the details. And those just released court documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein are being picked through to see which famous names pop up. They're giving new insight into the once high-flying world of Epstein and his rich and powerful associates...but whatever happened to his empire which included lavish homes around the world.

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The whole world is waiting to see who is among the 150 names expected to pop-up on court documents relating to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. But before the list even comes out there's drama...a war of words has erupted between late night host Jimmy Kimmel and outspoken NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And Americans coming together over the holidays may have given each other more than just presents! Coast to coast respiratory illnesses are on the rise including something being called the 100 day cough. As Steven Fabian reports, you don't want to catch this. Plus, 12 years ago she borrowed her grandmother's minivan to go on a date...then, sometime later, she vanished. Now thanks to the tireless work of a group of divers her remains have been found…and it’s just the latest cold case they have solved. And for the first time, a human has beat a computer at the vintage…but still popular videogame Tetris.

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Beverly Hills 90210-star Ian Ziering is breaking his silence about that scary incident when he was swarmed by a gang on mini-bikes in Los Angeles while his 12-year-old daughter was in the car. Today he's calling on authorities to do more about what he calls out-of-control hooliganism on our streets. Jim Moret has the latest. And, this lady has got something to smile about this new year. She appeared on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' eve freaking out with Ryan Seacrest after she found out she was the first Powerball winner of the year - taking home a cool million dollars. Plus, as if Japan needed any more drama after those terrifying earthquakes comes this. A jet colliding with another plane while landing and bursting into flames at a Tokyo airport.  Video shows panicked passengers evacuating the cabin as it fills with smoke. So, would you know how to get out alive if your plane was on fire? And, it was a case that riveted the nation. Casey Anthony being acquitted of killing her two-year-old daughter Kaylee. During the trial, Casey pointed the blame at her father. He’s always denied any wrongdoing and, now more than a decade later he's taking a lie detector test leading to a very tense tv moment.

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Once again getting in shape was the number one resolution this year, and for women, going to the gym often means dealing with creepy guys. This young woman fought off an attacker inside her gym. Now she's helping others learn how to fight back. And while lots of snow this time of year is usually good news for skiers...one guy actually found himself buried in deep powder. Lucky for him, his friends came to the rescue - just in the nick of time. Plus, 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. And way back in 1959, a 13-year-old lost her purse in the school gym. 63 years later, the school was doing some renovations and the missing purse ended up being found. It's turned out to be quite the time capsule! 

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It looks like a scene from a disaster movie, but this is real. People are running for their lives as monster waves batter the California coastline and it's not over yet. Powerful storms are bringing more towering swells and life-threatening rip currents. As Lisa Guerrero reports, authorities have issued a warning to stay far from the water. And, 2023 is almost over and on Sunday night, millions of Americans coast to coast will be ringing in the new year. But behind the scenes the FBI and local law enforcement agencies will be working overtime. As Steven Fabian reports, this New Year's Eve comes during what's being called the most challenging threat environment since 9/11. Plus, New Year's is easily one of America’s favorite holidays and if you plan on going out get ready to pay up. As Ann Mercogliano reports, restaurants are hiking prices big time this New Year's. And, America can't get enough of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. She's even on the cover of the new People Magazine after being released from prison after serving time for conspiring to murder her abusive mother who had forced her to pretend to be deathly ill. Now she's starting 2024 on a high note enjoying her freedom with a welcome home party and going on a very first date with her husband.   

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It's an emotional day for the families of the four University of Idaho students who were brutally murdered. Before the sun even came up bulldozers got to work tearing down the house where the students were slain. As Steven Fabian reports, the families had waged a losing battle to keep the house standing until the trial. And, they vowed to protect and serve, not to throw slushies at unsuspecting citizens. But that's what two officers were caught doing and they didn't have much of a defense since they filmed the videos and shared them with their fellow officers. As Ann Mercogliano reports their own police department called their action reprehensible and sickening.Plus, it was a festive Christmas photo of former President Trump and his family celebrating the holidays at Mara Lago. But look closely and you'll notice someone is missing. Yes, first Lady Melania Trump is nowhere to be seen. That of course, raised eyebrows but now we know she had a good reason to miss the celebrations. And, they were renovating an old movie theater and behind a wall amongst the old popcorn buckets and other debris, workers found a dusty old wallet that had been missing for 65 years. And while they searched for the woman who lost it all those years ago, what they found inside proved to be a real time capsule.

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Christmas is behind us. New Year’s Eve is just four days away. And with the war in the Middle East and a divisive political climate, people are on edge coast to coast. Steven Fabian is at the crossroads of the world where security is being beefed up for the most famous New Year's celebration in the world. And, did you absolutely love all the Christmas gifts you got this year? If not, you are not alone - a survey found 40 percent of Americans plan on returning at least one gift this year. But before you head to the store, read the fine print when it comes to return policies. Plus, we've told you about brazen thieves following people home. Now comes one of the scariest incidents yet, as a family returning from a jewelry store with pricey gems including heirlooms is attacked right in their driveway. And, the manhunt has ended for a murder suspect cops called a master of disguise because he changed his appearance so dramatically while on the run. Authorities say he is a suspect in the murder of his girlfriend. And you won't believe who was on the scene, just by chance, when he was finally apprehended - the victim's father.  

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Christmas is behind us...and polls show one in ten Americans will return gifts to the store. However, if you are planning to take back your gifts this season you might be surprised at what you can and cannot do - our expert shows you how to have many happy returns. And a Christmas miracle as an officer is at the right place at the right time to save a baby. Plus, if you gave your dog a new chew toy this year beware. This is video of a pooch that’s choking being given the Heimlich maneuver - not much different than the human version. A vet came up with the technique - and you should learn it, because it could save your dog's life. And they saved lives in the Middle East, and in this country safe rooms are also becoming popular. Jim Moret checked one out first hand.

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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 brazen shoplifting has led to stores locking up...well, pretty much everything. Sometimes there's so much wait time for help, as Lisa Guerrero reports, it feels like you shop till you drop! Plus, a website came up with a list of the top ten holiday albums of all time. Did your favorite make the cut? And the average lifespan for a pet cat is about 13 or 14 years…so when this cat disappeared 12 years ago, his owners were sure he was a goner. Turns out - they were wrong.

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