They are two of the most controversial picks as Donald Trump puts together his new cabinet. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Fox TV host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. We now know both men have allegations of sexual misconduct in their past, which they have denied. So, will they get enough votes for confirmation?  And last night the President-elect held a blow-out, black-tie party at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Among the guests, Robert Kennedy Jr. and his wife actress Cheryl Hines. Trump naming Kennedy as his health czar is getting big reaction - both pro and con. Plus, it became a political issue on the campaign trail - Donald Trump talking about 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley who was brutally murdered by an undocumented migrant while out on a run. Today the trial got underway with testimony from Laken's three roommates who relived the horror of that day. The suspect has pled not guilty and during his opening statements, the suspect's lawyer said the case is based on only circumstantial evidence. And a mother of a 10-year-old boy couldn't believe it when cops showed up at her door, put her under arrest, and in cuffs. But she says she was really shocked when they told her what she was being charged with... and you may be too. 

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After Donald Trump met with President Biden yesterday in the Oval Office he returned to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach where he led a sing along of “God Bless America” with his new right-hand man - Elon Musk. And the other day we told you about the father of three who cops say left his family behind and fled overseas to start a new life with another woman. Video has now surfaced of a man resembling the dad talking about being unhappy in his marriage and wanting to leave the country. So, is it him? Plus, police officers are used to dealing with all kinds of challenges, but this one nearly cost an elderly couple their lives. A house was engulfed in flames and the fire department wasn’t there yet. But when cops burst in to save the couple, they had to battle smoke and flames - and a lot of junk! And it's one of the wildest alleged insurance scams we've ever heard. The owner of the car says it was a bear that scratched up the interior, but authorities say it wasn't a bear at all. It was him dressed up in a bear suit. Now, four suspects are charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy.

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One week after his election victory, Donald Trump was back in the Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden -- a two hour get together that Mr. Trump said was very cordial and gracious. And the President- elect's cabinet is quickly taking shape with more appointments being announced. The biggest surprise? Controversial Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general. And Michael Strahan is speaking out after some say he was being disrespectful during the National Anthem at last weekend's "NFL Sunday" broadcast. He says he meant no disrespect-- that he was caught up in the moment. Plus, we're now learning that when Taylor Swift and Chiefs fans were cheering on Kansas City last month, thieves were breaking into Travis Kelce’s home. And it turns out, just one day earlier there was a break in at his teammate Patrick Mahomes’ house. And if you're single and fed up with online dating and the bar scene, you may want to try going to Home Depot. It's now being called 'the place to meet someone new.’

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It's supposed to be a big moment... the outgoing first family greeting the incoming first family at the White House. It's scheduled for tomorrow morning and Biden and Trump will meet, but there's a bit of a snag - Melania Trump says she isn't going. So, is she sending a message? And he's the married father of three who was believed to have drowned while kayaking last August, now a major twist in the investigation. Authorities say he actually faked his own death! And the motive, they say, is that he wanted to start a new life with another woman. Plus, imagine throwing a wedding and no one shows up! That's what happened to this bride and groom who arrived at their reception and all they heard were crickets. So, where were all their guests?  And a truly upsetting story as a man is attacked by a pack of pit bulls - viciously biting him hundreds of times causing the man to lose his life. Now his sister wants the dogs owners charged with murder.  

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Six years after two young teenaged friends were found murdered in Delphi, Indiana, a jury has decided the case. After more than three full days of deliberations, the verdict is in. Richard Allen faces up to 130 years in prison. And they thought they were going to die. That's the word from passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise from Spain to Miami when it hit a squall near the Canary Islands. The ship careened to a 45 degrees angle. Plus, over in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs remain the only undefeated team in the league, confirming Taylor Swift's role as a good luck charm. And did you ever do a message in a bottle? More than a quarter of a century ago a fourth grader made one as part of a class project. Now all these years later - you won’t believe where it ended up.  

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They are hideous racists texts being received around the country - and now the FBI is investigating. In at least 11 states, Black Americans are receiving texts with references to plantations and slave masters. It's not clear who's behind them but both the Trump campaign and the White House are denouncing them. And drivers in the Raleigh area are breathing a sigh of relief following an arrest in connection with random shootings on a busy freeway. One person was injured, and multiple cars damaged by the gunfire. Now cops say they've arrested a suspect - turns out he's a local college student. Plus, the new district attorney in Los Angeles says he'll review all the evidence in the Menendez case before he decides whether to revisit the life sentence given brothers Lyle and Erik. Central to that review will be a letter purportedly to a cousin describing the abuse at the time it was happening. But as Jim Moret reports, questions are now being raised about its authenticity. And Mae West famously said, 'too much of a good thing can be wonderful.' but maybe not...if it's pickles. Les Trent has the story of a woman who was nuts about pickles, but after she ate a ridiculous amount of them, she was, well - in a pickle.   

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In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.

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Less than 48 hours after Donald Trump’s historic re-election to the White House, the blame game is on, as those who are disappointed the Democrats didn't retain the presidency, have a long list of people they're not happy with-- including some of the celebrities who endorsed Kamala Harris. And on late night TV where the comics usually play things for laughs, the election results hit hard. It's no secret the hosts were not in Trump's corner and they're not at all being coy about how they feel now that he's won the election. Plus, the results of the election may also put the brakes on efforts to free Lyle and Erik Menendez from prison. While the current LA District Attorney has revisited the case, the newly elected DA says he hasn't yet made a decision about whether or not he'll support the brothers release. And new concerns today for one of the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Photos show Sunny Williams looking much thinner than when she landed at the station five months ago. 

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In what's being called one of the greatest comebacks in political history, Donald Trump, the twice impeached 45th President of the United States has won another four years as the 47th. The former President won a convincing victory and today there's speculation over who will play what kind of role in the Trump administration. And once again -- the pollsters got it wrong. Kamala Harris got a boost a few days before the election when one poll found Trump trailing in Iowa. The former President handily 'won' that state. Other polls said the race was too close to call. Trump won by more than four and a half million votes. So, what happened? Plus, with his return to the White House assured, how many of Donald Trump's campaign utterances will come to pass? He vowed retribution against those he perceives did him wrong. He's promised pardons for those convicted in connection with January 6th and then there are his 'own' legal cases. And while it was a happy night for Trump supporters, it was the opposite for Kamala Harris' supporters. Americans react to the results.

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More than 83 million Americans had already cast their ballots before polls opened this morning with tens of millions more expected to vote in person today. Some predict the 2024 election could see record turnout. The last big push came last night as both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each made final appeals to voters. And the rest of the world also awaits the results of today's election. The outcome could impact everything from U.S. support of Ukraine, to trade with China. And around the world, the American election is front page news. Plus, as we await the outcome of the election, a lot of Americans are finding themselves feeling stressed out right about now.  And while casting his vote in Florida, Donald Trump said win or lose, this will be his last run for the White House. What does the future hold for the former president and Kamala Harris if the election doesn't go their way?  

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This time tomorrow Americans will be at the polls, although a record setting 75 million have already cast their ballots. The final surveys show the race is a dead heat-- too close to call. But one thing’s for sure, in the final hours, both the former President and the current Vice President are trying to win over each undecided voter. And, feel a little on edge about what's next after the elections? 73% of Americans do, according to the American Psychiatric Association. No matter what the outcome is, there are worries about the aftermath. In fact, businesses in Washington, D.C. and other cities are boarding up windows just in case. Plus, his running mate famously talked about childless cat ladies, now Donald Trump’s boyhood home has been taken over by stray cats. And the anger continues over the untimely demise of Peanut the squirrel, who achieved fame on social media. Even Elon Musk and JD Vance have commented, and questions are being raised over who called authorities on Peanut and why?

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