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China raising tariffs on US goods; Justin Rose takes early Masters lead

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  • On today's episode: China will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%; President Donald Trump's stocks tip preceded a surge on Wall Street; the latest on a deadly helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River; and an update in the case involving a Columbia University student.
  • A prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington frees Ksenia Karelina, a US-Russia dual national.
  • Supreme Court says Trump administration must facilitate return of deported Maryland man.
  • House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts.
  • Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle.
  • Trump administration will screen for antisemitic activity in granting immigration benefits.
  • RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September.
  • Publishers Clearing House, known for its 'Prize Patrol' sweepstakes, files for bankruptcy.
  • US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war.
  • Egg prices increase to record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing.
  • Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row.
  • A nearly flawless first round at the Masters, the defending champs fall short of the Frozen Four title game, an NBA team locks up early home-court advantage while an NHL team claims the top overall seed in its conference and a top NFL prospects turns himself in on a warrant. 
  • Mark DeRosa will manage the United States for a second straight World Baseball Classic.
  • Remember public phones The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones.
  • Ousted South Korean President Yoon embraces supporters as he leaves presidential residence.
  • The EU will put tariff retaliation on hold for 90 days to match Trump's pause.
  • Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack aged 13 and developed mental illness in prison.
  • A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability.
  • Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218.

    • —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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