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It's good to have you with us this Monday morning. I'm Joe Frier >> and I'm Savannah Sers. Thanks for starting your week with us.We are going to begin our show with a political pivot from President Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Overnight, the president wrote on social media in part, quote, "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files because we have nothing to hide and it's time to move on from this Democrat hoax." >> The U-turn comes as the House prepares to vote on compelling t ...

These were the conditions at Garrapata State Beach Sunday when scuba diver Juan Heredia pulled a seven-year-old girl from the water. He says he first spotted her hair in the choppy water and waited in. >> I was able to to walk inside the water with water and to my wrist level and that's how I I was able to grab her and take him take her out of the the waves.Juan recovered the girl about half a mile north of where a powerful wave swept her into the ocean Friday. Her father, 39year-old Eugi Hugh of Calgary, A ...

New escalations in the Caribbean today with the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, now arriving in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela. Part of President Trump's pressure campaign against the Maduro regime there.It comes just after the Trump administration says it launched another military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs in the region. ...

Days of drenching rain, bearing streets beneath mud. In just 72 hours, this atmospheric river dropped more than 6 in of rain, giving some areas their wetest three days in November ever recorded. While outside Sacramento, a 71-year-old man drowned after officials say he ignored posted warnings and tried to cross a flooded bridge to meet a delivery driver.Back south in Altadena, >> we just heard a unnatural noise like a just a big bang. A massive oak tree crushing a parked car after water logged roots gave wa ...

NBA Investigation Expansion - The NBA is widening its investigation into gambling schemes, with investigators seeking access to cell phones and phone records from multiple teams [1] - A law firm hired by the NBA is expected to seek documents from at least 10 Lakers employees [1] - The NBA stated that various individuals and organizations were asked to preserve documents and records as standard procedure in such investigations [2] Legal and Ethical Concerns - The investigation extends to teams mentioned in an indictment, previously unknown [3] - The NBA responded to a bipartisan group of senators' request for documents related to the investigation [3] - Federal prosecutors charged over 30 people in a poker embedding scheme, accused of assisting betters with inside information [3] Impact on Sports Integrity - Online betting is leading to serious accusations across professional sports [4] - Two Cleveland Guardian pitchers were indicted for allegedly rigging pitches in a two-year betting scheme [4] - Maintaining the integrity of the game is in everyone's best interest [5]

Tonight, pressure growing on President Trump as lawmakers march toward a vote to release files on Jeffrey Epstein. >> We're forcing this vote and it's going to happen. >> Early this week, the House is expected to vote on whether to force the Justice Department to release more information about Epste's crimes.Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson stalling it, >> President Trump has clean hands. He's frustrated that they're turning it into a political issue. >> It's not about Donald Trump.Congressman Ro Con Kana ...

A new public plea tonight from 11 Epstein survivors. >> I was 14 years old. I was 16 years old.This was me. This is me. >> When I met Jeffrey Epstein, >> this PSA, a call to action, urging Americans to make their voices heard ahead of that vote to try to force the release of the Epstein files.>> There are about a thousand of us. >> Two of those women, Annie Farmer and Danielle Bensky. What is your message to lawmakers here just hours before this House vote happens.>> I would say please remember that these a ...

right now. >> Tension mounting in Charlotte as border patrol surges in the >> residents shouting down federal agents. Other voices kept to a whisper >> as officers led two handcuffed men out of an apartment complex and into an unmarked van.Border Patrol Commander Greg Bavino says agents arrested 81 people in about 5 hours Saturday. Part of what they're calling Operation Charlotte's Web. >> US at Spanish Mass this morning.Pastor Alejandra Montes told us hundreds in his congregation chose to stay home, their ...

Weather Impact & Safety Concerns - Southern California experienced over 6 inches of rain in 72 hours, leading to dangerous road conditions and accidents [1] - Flooding resulted in rescues of individuals trapped in vehicles and homes [2] - Authorities searched for a missing 5-year-old girl swept into the sea, and a 71-year-old man drowned attempting to cross a flooded bridge [3] - Waterlogged roots caused a massive oak tree to fall, crushing a car [4] Flood Advisory & Future Forecast - A flood advisory is in effect for Altadena, with an additional 3 inches of rain forecasted [5] - Barriers are in place to mitigate debris flow in areas prone to landslides [5]