December 16, 2025

Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State; Trump sues BBC for $10 billion

24 minutes

On today's episode:

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group.

Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut following complaints about his gun and tax convictions.

Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says.

US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people.

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president's Jan. 6 speech.

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security.

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine.

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks.

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids.

Russia indicates it's open to Ukraine joining EU as part of peace deal to end war, US officials say.

Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing.

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause.

US Army names 2 Iowa Guard members killed in attack in Syria.

Purse pirates UPS ripped off seasonal workers with unfair pay practices, lawsuit alleges.

Crews use sandbags to shore up breach in levee near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning.

Federal authorities arrest 4 suspected extremists in New Year's Eve bombing plot in California.

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security.

Brian Walshe found guilty of murdering his wife, who disappeared nearly 3 years ago.

US stocks drift ahead of Tuesday's jobs report.

Pittsburgh handles Miami on Monday Night Football, a young star quarterback is done for the year, a newly re-signed veteran QB gets another start, the AP All-America team is announced, a longtime football coach dies, an early NBA MVP candidate shines again, a budding NHL star is injured, a skiing icon delays retirement and PGA Tour and WTA player honors.

Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods by winning PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year.

Big Ten puts 10 on AP All-America first team, led by 4 from Ohio State and Hoosier star Mendoza.

Spain fines Airbnb $75 million for unlicensed tourist rentals.

EU targets Russia's shadow fleet with new sanctions.

Australia PM reinforces stance against antisemitism, proposes tougher gun laws after mass shooting.

Louvre Museum workers strike over conditions, closing world's top museum.

—The Associated Press

About this program

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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