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Start your workday with America in the Morning, Westwood One’s award-winning magazine. News doesn’t stop when you’re sleeping so join host John Trout and his staff of correspondents as they report from around the country and around the globe. Follow America in the Morning for overnight developments, breaking national news, politics, entertainment, business and weather. Delivered right to your device every morning!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Latest On The New Orleans & Las Vegas Attacks, Mike Johnson's Speaker Vote, Net Neutrality Verdict

    Today on America in the Morning   Latest On The New Orleans Terror Attack Federal investigators now believe the terrorist in the New Year’s morning attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans acted alone. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on a city exemplifying resilience after the attack that left at least 14 people dead and 35 injured when a truck plowed through a crowd.     More Learned About Soldier Behind The Las Vegas Explosion There are new details surrounding the vehicle explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the military status of the man who is believed to have taken his own life inside the electric truck at the hotel’s front doors.       Elon Musk’s Media Warning Tesla CEO Elon Musk is warning that he will consider suing media outlets over their coverage of the truck explosion that took place outside of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas Wednesday morning.       Johnson’s Fate In Congressional Hands In just a few hours, House Speaker Mike Johnson will see if there are enough of his Republican colleagues to vote against him being the Speaker for the next Congress. John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Ten Shot In NYC A street in New York City became a crime scene after 10 people were shot outside of a night club. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.    COVID Five Years Later It was five years ago that the world began an unprecedented shutdown. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on COVID-19, five years later.      New Orleans Response To Terror Attack In New Orleans, investigators and the FBI now believe the suspect, who posted videos declaring support for ISIS shortly before the deadly Bourbon Street pickup truck attack on New Year’s that killed at least 14 people, acted alone.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports that the city, which yesterday hosted the Sugar Bowl, and is preparing for both Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl, is ready for the security challenges.    Homan On Las Vegas & New Orleans The Border Czar under the incoming Trump administration says the United States is in danger in the wake of the terror attack in New Orleans and a truck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Net Neutrality Verdict There was an important court victory for President-elect Donald Trump regarding a decade-long battle to keep the federal government from having control over the internet. Correspondent Bob Brown has the details on the net neutrality verdict.    South Korea Troubles A standoff is taking place in Seoul outside if the home of the South Korean president, who is facing arrest after he attempted to declare martial law as he was being impeached last month and is facing insurrection charges. Meanwhile, aviation authorities are still trying to piece together how a commercial airliner crashed on landing in the southern part of the nation, killing 179 people, a probe that has now been joined by US investigators. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.      Unprecedented Bomb Arrest Federal agents say a seven-fingered man arrested in southern Virginia assembled one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives ever seized. Jennifer King reports.     Biden’s Awards In his last weeks in office, President Biden awarded the second highest civilian award to 20 people, including Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Unemployment Numbers While the number appeared to be high, there was a positive reaction to the latest on national unemployment benefits claims. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Finally   Singer Wayne Osmond of the Osmond Brothers has passed away after suffering a stroke. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has a look at his career.     Sometimes were simply overjoyed when our flight takes off and arrives on time. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on which airlines are being noted for the best on-time performance in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    New Orleans Terror Attack, Truck Explodes At Trump Las Vegas Hotel, Arrest In NYC Subway Assault, Minimum Wage Increase For Many

    Today on America in the Morning   At Least 15 Dead In New Orleans Terror Attack The FBI has taken the lead into the investigation of the apparent terrorist attack in the early morning hours of New Year's Day in New Orleans after a man driving a pick-up truck plowed through revelers, killing at least 15 and wounding dozens. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     Truck Explodes At Trump Las Vegas Hotel The attack in New Orleans was not the only one in America on New Year’s Day, as Las Vegas officials say one person died when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded at the entrance to President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports authorities did confirm that the trucks in the New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion were both rented using the Turo app.      Man Pushed In Front Of NYC Subway Train A 23-year-old New York City man no stranger to the law faces attempted murder charges after he allegedly shoved a commuter into the path of an oncoming subway train. Pamela Furr has the latest.     Ukraine Shuts Off Russian Gas In a blow to the Kremlin, Ukraine says it has halted the transit of Russian gas through its territory as the war between the two countries rages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Pearl Harbor Hero Passes One of the last surviving heroes of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has passed away. Correspondent Rita Foley reports on the death of Harry Chandler.    Puerto Rico Power Restored Nearly all the lights are back on in Puerto Rico after a failure of the island’s electrical grid plunged the American territory into darkness. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.      Reactions To New Orleans Attack The death toll has increased to 15 people after a man identified as a former member of the US Army rammed a rental pickup truck through a crowd of New Year’s revelers on the most famous street in New Orleans. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the hunt is on for additional suspects, and people describe what they saw in the aftermath on Bourbon Street.    Sugar Bowl Delayed The Sugar Bowl, one of college football’s biggest playoff games, was rescheduled to later tonight due to the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, a city that is also seeing Mardi Gras parades beginning next week into early March, and at the same time is preparing to host Super Bowl 59 in just five weeks. Correspondent Ed Donahue has that part of the story.     Other New Year’s Incidents Along with the attack in New Orleans, the start of 2025 brought tragedy and destruction around the world. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    SCOTUS Message Saying, "It is not in the nature of judicial work to make everyone happy,” Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a warning that the United States must maintain "judicial independence."     NY Pregnancy Law A new law in New York says employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Minimum Wage Going Up For Many Many Americans will see a bump in their base pay starting this week. Nearly half of all states will be raising their minimum wage. Ten of the 21 states will be upping their minimums to $15 dollars-per-hour or higher.     Those Who Passed In 2024 As we close the book on 2024, we saw the deaths of an ex-president and other legends from sports to entertainment.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Finally   Actor Blake Lively has sued “It Ends With Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni, which comes just after he sued The New York Times for libel on Lively’s allegations against him. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta sorts out the legal details.    As we enter a new year, this also brings a number of longtime intellectual properties, such as songs, books, and characters, into the public domain. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Happy New Year, Puerto Rico Power Outage, 9/11 Plea Deals Restored.

    Today on America in the Morning    Happy New Year  Hundreds of Thousands of people gathered in Times Square last night, and millions around the world stayed up late to welcome in the new year.   Puerto Rico Power Outage  Nearly all of Puerto Rico is going through a power outage. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.  9/11 Plea Deals Restored  A military court is restoring the plea deals for the men accused being the masterminds of 9/11. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  NYC Burning Victim Identified  New York Police have identified the woman burned to death inside a subway train. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Near Miss at LAX  Newly released audio recordings reveal there was a near miss on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  U.S. Imposing More Sanctions on Iran and Russia  The U.S. is implementing more sanctions against foreign bad actors accused of trying to sway voters in the lead up to November’s presidential election. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Business News  Wall Street is closed today for New Year’s Day. Jessica Ettinger has a look ahead with your Wednesday business.  U.S. Investigators Assist in Plane Crash Probe  U.S. investigators are joining a probe into a fatal plane crash in South Korea. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  GA Residents Remember Jimmy Carter  Residents of Columbus, Georgia, a town near Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, are remembering the interactions they had with the former Commander-in-Chief. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  New Orleans Gun Trade Offer  The city of New Orleans is giving residents an opportunity to trade in their firearms. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Mike Johnson House Speaker Title in Jeopardy  On Friday, House Republicans are expected to vote on whether Speaker Mike Johnson will hold onto his gavel, and there are signs his grip on that gavel may not be strong. John Stolnis has more from Washington.  Convicted Rapist Facing New Charges  A man who is already in prison for kidnapping and rape now faces new charges in a case that authorities originally said was faked by the victims. Correspondent Donna Warder has details.  Transgender Lawmaker Heads to Washington  A transgender lawmaker is heading to her historic debut on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  Cold Case Solved  DNA evidence has helped authorities solve a cold case murder from the 1980s. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Russia Launches New Year’s Eve Missile Barage  Russia launched another drone and missile barrage into Ukraine. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Money Lending App Charged by DOJ  An online lending app named "Dave" is facing charges from the DOJ over misleading ads and hidden fees. Chuck Palm has that in today's Tech Report  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    China Hackers Hit US Treasury, Remembering Jimmy Carter, Trump Backs Johnson As Speaker, Top 2024 Political Stories

    Today on America in the Morning   China Hackers Strike US Treasury It’s being called a “major breach.” The US Treasury Department says they have been victimized by Chinese hackers. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Remembering Jimmy Carter Tributes are pouring in throughout the nation and around the world for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports those who worked closely with Carter over the years are remembering his devotion to improving the lives of the world's poorest people.     Trump Backs Johnson For Speaker President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the current Speaker of the House.  However, not every member of the GOP is on board. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, at least one Republican Congresswoman, Indiana’s Victoria Spartz, tells Fox News that she isn’t alone in her disapproval of Mike Johnson.    Germany Claims Musk Election Interference Trump ally Elon Musk is being accused of trying to influence the Federal election in Germany. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Court Rules Against Donald Trump An appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a New York sexual abuse verdict against Donald Trump.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Navigating Holiday Travel If you plan on traveling this New Year’s, correspondent Rita Foley reports on what holiday travelers are facing on the roads.      Plains, Georgia Remembers Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter put Plains, Georgia on the map when he ran for the nation’s highest office in the land, and his hometown is remembering him after the former president passed away at the age of 100. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    2024 Top Political Stories 2024 brought a Presidential election and a slew of legal battles. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a political recap.     Preparing Times Square For NYE Police in New York say there are no credible threats for New Year's Eve in Times Square, but still security will be as tight as ever. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Mississippi River Rescue Rescuers were able to pull five people from a tugboat as it sank in the Mississippi River. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Less Illegal Crossings Apparently it’s not as porous as it used to be. Correspondent Ed Donahue tells us that an FBI report shows illegal border crossings are at low levels.     Tech News While a number of tech stocks did well, there were also some big tech busts of 2024. With the 5 top tech fails of the year, here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.    Finally   A judge in Argentina has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the October death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    If you think it’s getting a bit crowded in your neighborhood, you may be onto something.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on the world’s population increasing in 2024.    With New Year’s Eve tonight, our Kevin Carr reports that there are some movies you can start at a particular time to ring in the New Year with the characters at midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min
  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Remembering President Jimmy Carter, Tornadoes Strike The South, Immigration Visa Brushback, MegaMillions Billion Dollar Ticket

    Today on America in the Morning   Jimmy Carter Passes Away The 39th President and longest-lived former president in American history, Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 100. Jim Roope has a look at his legacy.     Tornadoes Strike The South At least four people are dead after a string of tornadoes ripped through parts of the South over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville brings us the scope of the damage and where the storm is heading next.     Latest On Azerbaijan & South Korea Plane Crashes Azerbaijan’s president has formally accused Russia of accidently shooting down a passenger jet on Christmas Day. Meanwhile in South Korea, a Boeing jetliner carrying 181 people crash-landed at an airport killing nearly everyone onboard. Correspondent Naeun Kim has the latest.    Searchers Find Two Oregon Hikers Dead Two men in Oregon were found dead in a state park in Washington State. Search teams including 5 dozen volunteers, air surveillance, and K-9’s went looking for the 59-year-old and 37-year-old when they failed to return on Christmas Eve.    Giuliani’s Next Court Date Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will return to court in his election misinformation case later this week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    The Billion Dollar Ticket Since I am here today it clearly wasn’t me, but somewhere in a small Northern California town someone walked into a convenience store and walked out as the winner of the giant Mega Millions drawing worth more than one-billion dollars. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      Remembering Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at the age of 100, surrounded by his family at his home in Plains, Georgia. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani looks back at his life and legacy.    The Visa Debate President-elect Donald Trump is voicing support for a visa program that has sparked bi-partisan debate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Florida Train Crash It was a horrific crash and now the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the weekend train-versus-fire truck accident in Florida.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports this was not the first time a train wreck happened at this particular rail crossing.    Talking Tariffs A pair of Canadian officials traveled to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and met with the president-elect’s team to discuss a potential tariff showdown. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Firings Over Prisoner Death An investigation is underway after a man died one day after several corrections officers pummeled inmate Robert Brooks at a facility near Utica, New York. Pamela Furr reports as the family of the victim is demanding answers, New York’s governor ordered more than a dozen prison workers be fired.     Brown Considering Comeback A former Massachusetts Republican Senator and ambassador during President-elect Trump’s first term is contemplating a return to politics. Fox News is reporting that Scott Brown, who is currently the lead singer in a rock band and also ran unsuccessfully for a US Senate seat in New Hampshire, is considering a 2026 run for Congress.    Tech News In a reversal of the Biden administration plan and also one of his own, President-elect Donald Trump is asking to halt the upcoming ban for the social media app TikTok. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Finally   The judge overseeing the case against jailed music mogul Sean Diddy Combs as well as rapper and businessman Jay-Z made a ruling in their case, and also had sharp words for one of their attorneys. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    A hotel made famous by the 1960’s legendary rock group The Doors went up in flames in Los Angeles. Correspondent Haya Panjani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min
  6. 12/27/2024

    WHO Chief Nearly Caught in Israeli Airstrike, Sinkhole Snarls Holiday Travel, Update on Phoenix Airport Shooting

    Today on America in the Morning   WHO Chief Nearly Caught In Israeli Airstrike  Israeli forces launched airstrikes into Yemen striking targets close to where the head of the World Health Organization was visiting. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  Sinkhole Snarls Holiday Travel  A massive sinkhole is being repaired after snarling holiday traffic in New Jersey. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.  Shooting at Phoenix Airport  A Christmas Day shooting at an airport in Phoenix, Arizona, has left at least 3 people injured. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Accused Subway Arsonist To Make Second Court Appearance  The man accused of setting a woman on fire onboard a New York subway is expected to appear in court today. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  College Basketball Coach Larranaga Announces Retirement  A longtime ACC basketball coach has retired in the middle of his team's season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.  NY Governor Signs New Greenhouse Gas Bill  New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill which will require companies that responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state fund for infrastructure projects  Russia Foils Ukrainian Assassination Plot  Russia says it has foiled a Ukrainian plot to kill several of its high ranking military officials using remotely detonated bombs.  New Ruling Issued in P. Diddy Case  There has been a new ruling in a sexual misconduct case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Poll Finds Americans Want A Break from Politics  There is a new poll out which found a lot of Americans are looking for a break from political news. Correspondent Donna Warder has the results.  Severe Weather in TX Delays Holiday Travel  The day after Christmas brought severe weather in Texas which came with more holiday travel headaches for some Americans trying to get home. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Four Dead in NH From Carbon Monoxide  New Hampshire investigators are looking into the deaths of four people inside a home on Christmas Day. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  New Unemployment Numbers Released  The weekly unemployment numbers have been released. Correspondent Shelley Adler has details.  Woman Stabbed Over Small Delivery Driver Tip  A pizza deliverer in central Florida has been charged with stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip. Wildfires Sweeping Through Australia  Dangerous wildfires are sweeping across Australia’s second most populous region. Correspondent Donna Warder has details.   Alleged Ukrainian Assassins Caught in Russia  Four people have been arrested in Russia for allegedly plotting to assassinate some of the country’s top military officers. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports. Chat GPT Suffers Outage  Chat GPT and the text to video service Sora, seem to be having issues in North America. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that in today's tech report.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  7. 12/26/2024

    Biden and Trump Issue Chistmas Messages, Trial for Would-Be Trump Assassin Delayed

    Today on America in the Morning Biden And Trump Issue Christmas Messages  President Biden marked his last Christmas in the Oval office by calling for peace and unity among the American People. President-elect Trump took to his Truth Social account where he wished everyone a Merry Christmas alongside a photo of himself with his wife Melania.  Trial for Would-be Trump Assassin Delayed  The trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump as he golfed at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida has been delayed. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Russia Launches Christmas Day Attack in Ukraine  Christmas Day in Ukraine brought an attack by Russia in the continued war between the two countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Mayorkas Speaks at National Menorah Lighting  US officials and religious leaders gathered in front of the White House last night for the National Menorah Lighting to mark the first day of Hanukkah. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was the honorary speaker at the event.  More Violence on NYC Subway  Christmas Day saw more violence on the New York City subway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  Dozens Dead in Plane Crash in Khazakstan  At least 38 people have died after a plane crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan. Correspondent Donna Warder has details. Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall  As the conflict in Gaza continues, Israel and Hamas are accusing each other of complicating ceasefire talks. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  AI Being Used to Write Fake Product Reviews  Have some gift cards burning hole in your wallet after Christmas? Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains how to look out for misleading reviews on products that are generated by AI.  Taxi Runs Into Pedestrians in NYC  A taxicab hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Christmas Day causing three people, including a 9-year-old boy, to be hospitalized for their injuries. All were in stable condition.  Body Found in Wheel Well of Airplane in Maui  Airport workers in Maui made a grim discovery on a plane that arrived from Chicago. Correspondent Shelley Adler has the story.  Bird Flu Detected in Cat Food  A pet food company is issuing a recall after its product tested positive for bird flu. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.   Power Cable Between Finland and Estonia Fails  An investigation is underway in Finland after an underwater power cable connecting the country with Estonia unexpectedly stopped working. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Pope Francis Issues Christmas Day Message  Pope Francis called for peace in his annual Christmas Day message. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  Scammers Using Seasonal Job Postings  Job seekers might want to use extra caution in applying for seasonal jobs that seem too good to be true. Scammers are using legitimate looking websites and tactics to lure in unsuspecting victims. Chuck Palm has more on that in today's Tech Report.  America in the Morning from Westwood One Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  8. 12/25/2024

    Trump Criticizes Biden Death Row Pardons, Biden Vetoes Judiciary Bill, Accused Subway Arsonist Appears in Court

    America in the Morning from Westwood One   Trump Criticizes Biden Death Row Pardons  President Trump is vowing to pursue executions for the dozens of federal death row inmates who received pardons from President Biden. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Biden Vetoes Judiciary Bill  President Joe Biden has vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships. The Democratic-controlled Senate passed the measure unanimously in August. But the Republican-led House brought it to the floor only after Republican Donald Trump was reelected to a second term in November. The White House had said at the time that Biden would veto the bill.  Accused Subway Arsonist Appears in Court  The man accused of burning a woman to death on a New York City subway made his first appearance in court. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.  President Clinton Discharged From Hospital  Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted on Monday. Correspondent Shelley Adler has more.  Biden To Decide Fate of Nippon Steel Deal  President Biden will get to decide on an acquisition deal involving US Steel after a panel failed to reach a consensus. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  U.S. Citizen Jailed in Russia Recieves Second Sentence  An American citizen imprisoned in Russia has received a new 15-year jail term. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma has more.  Starbucks Barista Strike Expands  A strike by Starbucks workers has expanded to over 300 stores. The baristas are asking for an increase to their minimum wage which the company is calling unsustainable.  Notre Dame Christmas Eve Services  For the first time in five years, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris held Christmas Eve services. With tourists flocking to the French Landmark. Having been closed to the public since a fire in 2019 nearly destroyed the building, the Medieval Cathedral re-opened to the public earlier this month.   Biden Signs 50 Bills into Law  In one of his final acts of his presidency, Joe Biden spent his Christmas Eve signing 50 bills into law concerning a wide range of areas. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.  American Airlines Hits Holiday Travel Snag  One of the year’s heaviest travel days started with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Hotel Worker Strike Coming to a Close  A strike by San Francisco hotel workers appears to be coming to an end. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.  Schedule to Rebuild MD Bridge Announced  According to Maryland Officials, work to collect data to design a new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is scheduled to begin in January.  Drug Lord Deported  Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa has been deported to Colombia after spending more than 20 years in a US prison. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  CA High Surf Warnings  California’s coastal residents are facing hazardous conditions this week with high surf and costal flood warnings.     Former Hamas Hostage Dies  An Israeli woman who was taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack in Israel, and freed in a brief ceasefire last year, has died. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Tech Gifts For You  Sometimes you don't get what you want for Christmas, so you might have to get it for yourself! Correspondent Chuck Palm has some gift ideas you can buy for yourself, in today's tech report.  Finally  Famed record producer Richard Perry has died at the age of 82. Correspondent Ben Thomas has a look at his life and legacy.    Visitors to Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island were rewarded yesterday as Kilauea volcano continued to erupt for the second day spewing lava up to 300 feet in tall fountains that then spread over a 650-acre area.  Correspondent Kevin Carr has a guide on what you can watch and where you can watch it this Christmas.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Start your workday with America in the Morning, Westwood One’s award-winning magazine. News doesn’t stop when you’re sleeping so join host John Trout and his staff of correspondents as they report from around the country and around the globe. Follow America in the Morning for overnight developments, breaking national news, politics, entertainment, business and weather. Delivered right to your device every morning!

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