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Cardinals continue voting for new pope; Knicks stun Celtics again

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  • On today's episode: Catholic cardinals returned for a second day of voting for a new pontiff; tensions remain high between India and Pakistan; the US and United Kingdom are expected to announce a new trade deal; three former Memphis police officers have been acquitted of charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols; and a jury is expected to be seated by Fiday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
  • Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president.
  • Some migrants were told they'd be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations.
  • President Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general.
  • Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer.
  • Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment.
  • Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II.
  • Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' in 1st post-presidential interview.
  • Turkish Tufts University student detained by ICE can be sent to Vermont, appeals court rules.
  • Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement.
  • Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein's retrial. It's the first time she has testified.
  • Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York.
  • An alligator kills a Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say.
  • Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady.
  • Another miraculous comeback for the Knicks and a historic blowout for the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, the Maple Leafs take a commanding lead against the defending champions and the Stars stay hot to open their series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and a talented young wideout is dealt to America’s Team. 
  • Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City.
  • The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys.
  • Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux.
  • Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation.

    • —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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