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A colossal winter storm is slamming the country with blizzards, dangerous wind chills, tornadoes, and thousands of flight delays and cancellations. A heroic tackle in the middle of terror - an exclusive interview with the man who wrestled a gun from the Bondi Beach attacker and saved countless lives. And, a 7‑foot former college basketball player chasing his dream of becoming a Texas police officer - and the surprise coach who stepped in: Shaquille O'Neal. 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

After a Christmas storm dumped record rain on southern California - crews are in a race to clear debris and prevent more flooding as winds pick up again. As temperatures drop, heating costs are rising - what you can do at home to cut energy bills and keep the cold out this winter. And, Steve Hartman goes on the road to meet a 12‑year‑old who can perfectly mimic 50 birds - and how his unique talent took flight in front of his entire school. 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

Rescues underway as historic storms unleash flooding, mudslides across California. And, holiday cookie box deliveries make spirits bright. 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 Bethlehem, the Christmas story comes to life with a tree lighting in manger square, but empty streets reveal a holy city struggling without pilgrims or tourists. Twenty years after a family’s self-published elf on the shelf, now a Christmas icon from school roofs to Macy's parade and SNL skits. Flamingos are returning to Florida's everglades, hopeful signs that these rare sightings in the wild could signal a comeback for the pink birds. 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

Why the weather could make holiday travel for some a challenge. The FDA approves a new option in the world of weight loss drugs. And, all aboard! A Christmas train bringing joy to the rails from stop to stop. 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