August 29, 2025

Father of shooting victim speaks out; Cowboys trade Parsons to Packers

21 minutes

On today's episode:

Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone as the remains of 2 hostages are recovered.

Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader.

Mauritania's coast guard says at least 49 die when a boat carrying migrants capsized this week.

Father of 8-year-old boy killed in Minneapolis church shooting wants him remembered for his love.

Jim O’Neill to serve as acting CDC director as leadership turmoil leaves agency reeling.

Former Colts owner Irsay continued battling addiction relapses prior to death in May, report says.

Low value imports are losing their duty-free status today02 Trump administration announces a $825 million arms sale to Ukraine.

Trump fires Democratic member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision.

Departing CDC officials say Monarez's firing was the final straw and political meddling is a problem.

Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says.

Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency.

Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations.

New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

It's not known yet why shots were fired at a Minnesota church.

Minneapolis shooter talked of depression and left behind a list of grievances.

780,000 pressure washers are under recall after some consumers report explosions and impact injuries.

Stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street.

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 10-month low.

Venus Williams triumphs in return to U.S. Open doubles and top stars advance into third round, a Phillies slugger makes history with a four-homer game, a former World Series champion has surgery, one of football’s top defensive stars is traded and an SEC football coach gets a lifetime contract.

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in Texas.

Lebanese official says disarmament of Palestinian camps could pave way for new refugee rights.

European nations start process to impose a 'snapback' of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN.

Journalist Mariam Dagga's final images show where she was killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza.

What to know after the US deports more migrants to Africa.

Floods affect 1.2 million, displace nearly 250,000 in eastern Pakistan.

—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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