July 09, 2025

European court rules against Russia; NHL, NHLPA ratify CBA

18 minutes

On today's episode: A European court finds Russia committed violations in Ukraine; Palestinians hope for peace with Israel; Philadelphia workers and the city reach a deal to end a strike; Virginia's governor praises rescue efforts in Texas; and Peter Jackson is backing a de-extinction plan.

Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals.

Trump on past presidents Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy.'

Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role.

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce.

Trump comes to Bondi's defense amid uproar from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files flop.

Trump Media files for 'Crypto Blue Chip ETF' with SEC.

Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane.

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show.

Noem says first responders in Texas 'still looking for a lot of little girls' missing after flood.

House swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico.

10 held in Texas immigration detention center shooting that was 'planned ambush,' US attorney says.

Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted.

Wall Street ends mixed amid Trump's new tariff deadlines.

Taylor Fritz sets up star-studded semifinal with Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon, a young Pittsburgh star joins baseball’s Home Run Derby, Caitlin Clark picks teammate in WNBA All-Star draft ahead of impending return, the NHL locks in its new labor agreement and more.

Russia fires a record 728 drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine, Ukrainian air force says

—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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