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The first major winter storm of 2025 has brought heavy snow, ice, and bitter cold to the central and eastern U.S. — leaving at least five dead and thousands of flights canceled. Congress convened Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. Congestion pricing in New York City has begun after years of turmoil and legal challenges. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI described the New Orleans terrorist attack as "premeditated and evil,” expressing confidence that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone. Authorities say the driver in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day, 37-year-old Army Special Forces member Matthew Alan Livelsberger, shot himself in the head before the blast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a man intentionally plowed a rented pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter. Police are investigating a possible terror attack involving a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing at least one person. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown to 2025 in NYC. For nearly half his life, former President Jimmy Carter had Secret Service agents protecting him at home in Georgia and as he was traveling around the world. Eye on America - In the heart of downtown Clemson, South Carolina, the Shepherd Hotel is a community hub buzzing with locals and visitors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The official funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. Carter is being remembered as a peacemaker and a man of faith dedicated to helping others. Eye on America- Investigation into romance scams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died at the age of 78. The number of Americans without a place to live has spiked in the last year. And one nurse goes above the call of duty by saving a teen mom and her newborns from foster care by adopting them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane flying to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing about half of the people onboard and leaving plenty of questions about what happened. At least three tornadoes have been reported in the Houston area as potentially severe storms move across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Eye on America - Is multi-tasking for you? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragic plane crash claims 38 lives, sparking an investigation into air travel safety. Meanwhile, the holiday season brings joy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Local toy stores struggle with tariffs and competition from bigger retailers. The rise of weight loss medications for adolescents raises safety concerns, with personal success stories shared. Lastly, West Texas church leaders unite for community harmony, while professional Santas train to embody the true spirit of Christmas.

Both coasts of the U.S. are seeing hazardous holiday weather on Christmas Eve. In California, one person is dead and four are missing after gigantic ocean waves hit the central part of the state. Greenland's leader says "we are not for sale" after Trump suggests U.S. takeover. On this Christmas Eve Santa takes us on a very special mission. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a gripping courtroom saga, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering a high-profile CEO, raising questions about political influence in the justice system. Meanwhile, allegations against a political figure surface, casting a shadow over ethics in Washington. On a lighter note, the rise of drone shows captivates audiences, while cybersecurity threats escalate, highlighted by a ransomware crisis in Fulton County. Topping it off, a Chicago pizzeria finds a sweet spot by combining philanthropy with delicious pizza-making to support their community.