January 17, 2025

Biden sets record after commuting sentences; stars plan benefit concert

22 minutes

Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges.

Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump.

Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan.

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows.

Giuliani settles legal fight with former Georgia election workers, agrees to stop defaming them.

Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide.

Ash and other dangers mean LA area residents who fled fires a week ago won't be going home soon.

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers.

NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit.

Stock market today Wall Street drifts lower as momentum slows for US stocks.

US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 7% after 5th straight increase, now highest level since May.

American Express agrees to pay more than $138M to resolve investigation into sales and marketing.

Eager visitors flock to see spectacular lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption in Hawaii.

American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US.

College students charged in TikTok-inspired 'catch a predator' plot appear in court.

Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid Benefit Concert.

Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78.

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90.

PGA Tour to move Genesis Invitational out of Riviera. New venue to be determined.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on playing future with his focus on the California wildfires.

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags.

Pakistani court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in prison in graft case.

South Korean court rejects petition to release impeached president detained over martial law.

Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month.

3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed by a Russian court.

—The Associated Press

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Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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