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Hamas returns bodies of hostages; Trump issues warning to Zelenskyy

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  • In today's episode: Hamas returned the bodies of Israeli hostages; President Donald Trump suggests returning savings from DOGE; the White House will recognize Black History Month today; Pope Francis is recovering; and a volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is spewing lava once again.
  • Senate pushes toward confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director.
  • Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push.
  • Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to lead.
  • Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims.
  • Trump administration orders halt to New York City's congestion pricing system, which uses tolls to fund mass transit.
  • Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do.
  • Woman sues fertility clinic, saying she gave birth to another patient's baby.
  • Stock market today S&P 500 adds to its record as Wall Street drifts higher.
  • Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection.
  • The Hornets stun the Lakers in the NBA’s return, No. 1 Auburn is nearly upset, while No. 4 Alabama falls in college basketball, the Super Bowl champions name a new offensive coordinator, more changes possible for the College Football Playoff and a major penalty issued to the Daytona 500 pole-winner. 
  • Mexico president says her government requested US surveillance drone flights.
  • Italian Premier Meloni visits Pope Francis in hospital and says he's in good spirits.
  • Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy.
  • Teenager detained after 2 killed in a knife attack at shopping center in Czech Republic.

    • —The Associated Press

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    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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