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November 23, 2024Holiday travel season begins, a lost waltz and Trump's guitars Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
- Airports ready for holiday crowds.
- Starting a small business is hard. Exiting can be even harder, but planning early is the key.
- McDonald's to expand US value menu as fast food chains battle for bargain seekers.
- Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum.
- The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves.
- Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations.
- Donald Trump's latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000.
- Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate.
- Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations.
- About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says.
- Betty White Forever New stamp will honor the much-beloved Golden Girls actor.
- Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires.
- Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation.
- New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents.
- NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries.
- NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins.
- WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due.
- Today he is a high school football player. Soon he'll be a Buddhist lama in the Himalayas.
- Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest.
- $344 for a coffee Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup.
- Texas weighs Bible-related curriculum for public schools, placement of the Ten Commandments in classrooms faces a legal roadblock, and Ohio religious schools may so.
—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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...more November 22, 2024Trump chooses Pam Bondi for AG; Ohtani, Judge win MVPs WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name. Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial. She’s been a vocal critic of the criminal cases against Trump. She has also been a chair at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank set up by former Trump administration staffers. Gaetz stepped aside amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer.
FORESTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A major storm moving through Northern California has toppled trees and dropped heavy snow and record rain after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon.
VANG VIENG, Laos (AP) — A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died, according to a family statement sent to Australian media.
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations says more aid workers, health care staffers, delivery personnel and other humanitarians have been killed in 2024 than in any other single year.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament has canceled a session as security was tightened after Russia deployed a new ballistic missile that threatens to escalate the nearly three-year war.
U.S. health officials say a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a massive recall of popular Boar's Head deli meats is over. Ten people died and 61 were sickened in 19 states in the outbreak. The outbreak is considered over 60 days after the last reported illness.
In other news:
- Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns.
- The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate.
- A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors say.
- Justice Department finds a pattern of misconduct by police in Trenton, New Jersey.
- Bank makes hundreds of millions in loans available to assist Helene recovery in North Carolina.
- Alabama carries out nation’s third nitrogen gas execution on a man for a hitchhiker's killing.
- Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned.
- What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News.
- Stock market today Wall Street rises with Nvidia as bitcoin bursts above $99,000.
- Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July.
- US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than three years.
- US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows.
- 6 agencies investigate after a photographer says he found remains in a burned Georgia funeral home.
- Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images.
- The Steelers and Browns brave the elements in Thursday Night Football, the Lakers put their winning streak to the test against the Magic, baseball announces its MVP awards, and one of hockey's stars suffers a significant injury.
- At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest 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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...more November 21, 2024Warrants issued for Netanyahu, Hamas officials; Sale, Skubal Cy Young winners THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over actions taken during their 13-month war in Gaza and the October 2023 attack on Israel respectively.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. That's according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Rain and snow are pummeling Northern California as the region feels the effects of a major storm that could cause flash flooding and rockslides. It's the latest wave of damaging weather to strike the West Coast.
It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton won four times and took the stage to perform three times Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. But an absent Morgan Wallen won the biggest award, entertainer of the year. Stapleton's wins included single of the year and song of the year for “White Horse,” and his eighth trophy as male vocalist of the year. Best female vocalist of the year went to Laney Johnson.
NEW YORK (AP) — Target has reported sluggish sales and slumping profits in the fiscal third quarter as inflation-weary customers curtailed their spending on apparel and other non-essential items.
In other news:
- The FBI arrested a man who's been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador.
- Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska’s only House seat.
- US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment.
- US charges tycoon Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, hiding plan to bribe Indian officials.
- Tennessee man involved in Capitol riot is convicted of planning to kill investigators.
- Stock market today Wall Street drifts as Target tumbles.
- Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe.
- Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake.
- Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole.
- Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral.
- Mother of cinematographer killed on set of Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' boycotts its world premiere.
- The Cavaliers remain the NBA's hottest team, college basketball has a new all-time winningest coach, and baseball has its 2024 Cy Young winners.
- What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people.
- UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak.
- US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release.
- At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations.
- Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy.
- Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year.
—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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...more November 20, 2024Western embassies in Kyiv; Trump continues filling key posts KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and some other Western embassies in Kyiv are staying closed Wednesday for security reasons, with the American delegation saying it had received a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital. The precautionary step came after Russian officials promised a response to President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with U.S.-made missiles — a move that angered the Kremlin. The U.S. Embassy said its closure and attack warning were issued in the context of ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and anticipated a quick return to regular operations. The Italian and Greek embassies also shut to the public for the day, but the British government said its embassy remained open.
SEATTLE (AP) — A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least one person.
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last six years. Wednesday's study says most storms gained so much strength due to warmer waters from climate change that they jumped an entire hurricane category, which means much more damage caused.
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. On Tuesday, he announced professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon for education secretary, Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary and TV doctor Mehmet Oz as his choice to oversee the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Susan Smith will ask a parole board in South Carolina for her freedom for the first time on Wednesday. The 53-year-old rolled her car into a lake in 1994 with her 3-year-old and 14-month-old sons still strapped inside.
BALTIMORE (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pending request to Congress for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid includes money to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after its deadly collapse in March. Maryland’s congressional delegation is also working to secure 100% federal funding to cover the nearly $2 billion in estimated reconstruction costs.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police in Pakistan have arrested a man accused of insulting Islam’s holy book after being alerted that a mob wanted to lynch him.
In other news:
- GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly.
- Woman testified that she saw Matt Gaetz having sex with 17-year-old, attorney says.
- House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member.
- Prosecutors tell New York judge they oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's hush money conviction.
- FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts.
- Jersey Mike's sandwich chain is acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion.
- NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water.
- Morgan Wallen leads nominations for CMA Awards.
- Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95.
- The Cavaliers are no longer unbeaten, Marquette tops Purdue in college hoopes, the 2024 Major League managers of the year have been crowned and the NHL's Jets end their skid.
- Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it.
- Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all.
- Big money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. How can nations raise it.
- Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN 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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...more November 19, 2024Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine; chains offer Thanksgiving meal deals The Russian Defense Ministry says that Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region. The statement on Tuesday came days after President Joe Biden eased restrictions on Ukrainian use of American-made weapons in the war. President Vladimir Putin has signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack. Putin’s endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy on Tuesday comes on the 1,000th day after he sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.
BEIRUT (AP) — A United States envoy says an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is “within our grasp” after meeting with officials in Lebanon. There is no such optimism in the Gaza Strip, where the looting of nearly 100 aid trucks by armed men has worsened an already severe food crisis.
SEATTLE (AP) — Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm. Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods.
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could. The nation’s largest retailer raised its outlook for the year as well.
NEW YORK (AP) — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation. Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions.
In other news:
- Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
- Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary.
- Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted.
- Steve Bannon's trial in a border wall charity scheme case delayed until February.
- Stock market today Wall Street rises following last week's slide.
- US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls just days after penalizing the company.
- US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings.
- Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom.
- Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli.
- Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawyers claim seizure of writings from cell is 'outrageous government conduct.'
- The Texans extend the Cowboys losing skid, Jones demoted by the Giants, baseball Rookie of the Year Awards announced, and Sixers spiral to 2-11, Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.
- Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena.
- Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US.
- 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and resilience.
—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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...more November 18, 2024Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy; Trump's latest picks Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit is the biggest U.S. budget airline.
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia. Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles is being met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies.
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary after his second administration begins in January.
ISTANBUL (AP) — Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10 infant deaths linked to a scheme to defraud Turkey's social security system.
LONDON (AP) — A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic has sold at auction for nearly $2 million. The 18-carat Tiffany watch was given by three women survivors to Capt.
In other news:
- In their final meeting, Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with a new US administration.
- Biden becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest.
- The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House.
- Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into 'Let's Make A Deal' under Trump.
- Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions.
- Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says.
- Jackie Quinn reports on the Speaker of the House supporting Donald Trump's pick for attorney general.
- Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary.
- Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency.
- New York court considers new evidence, possible delay in Trump ally Steve Bannon's border wall trial.
- Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches and Mercedes in defamation case, lawyer says.
- McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak.
- US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler.
- California will rename places to remove racist term for a Native American woman.
- Company announces nearly $712 million project in Kentucky to make batteries used to store energy.
- 2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route.
- NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics.
- How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million.
- Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million+ Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million.
- 'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch.
- The Chiefs are no longer undefeated, the Cavaliers stay perfect and Alex Ovechkin continues his torrid pace as he chases Wayne Gretzky's all time NHL goals scored record.
- UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC.
- Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border.
- As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action.
- Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide.'
- Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England.
—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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...more November 16, 2024Small Business Saturday, preventing strokes and college athletes Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
- Small businesses can capitalize on Small Business Saturday with some planning.
- Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation's 4th biggest killer.
- Trump won more young voters, but many don't agree with him on issues AP VoteCast.
- Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election.
- FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories.
- 1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target.
- New York 'Subway Therapy' has commuters talking life, Trump, and the Knicks.
- The Army's answer to a lack of recruits is a prep course to boost low scores. It's working.
- US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline.
- Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize.
- My Little Pony finally hits the Toy Hall of Fame, alongside Phase 10 and Transformers.
- Insurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costume.
- Social media star squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies.
- The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay abuse survivors.
- What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do.
- Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X.
- Businesses at struggling corner where George Floyd was killed sue Minneapolis.
- The world's most polluting cities are revealed at COP29 as frustration grows at fossil fuel presence.
- COP29 activists are using creative measures against restrictions on demonstrations, and to get their message across.
- Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93.
- Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage.
- On this week's religion roundup, the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over his handling of an abuse scandal.
—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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...more November 15, 2024Trump picks RFK Jr. as health secretary; Tyson, Paul set to fight NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump also announced Thursday that he has chosen Doug Collins, a former congressman from Georgia, to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, and said he was nominating North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate is expected to be sentenced to life in prison.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Some 80 firearms, 309 pounds of ammunition and a hand grenade likely dating to World War II that a man found when he was clearing a house have been handed over to Danish police.
WASHINGTON (AP) — New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs. The new guidelines from the the Food and Drug Administration are designed to do away with pharmaceutical industry practices that downplay or distract viewers' attention from risk information.
In other news:
- Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead.
- Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures.
- New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens.
- Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing.
- Stock market today Wall Street weakens as its post-election boom slows some more.
- US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated.
- Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall.
- Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison.
- Earth's projected warming hasn't improved for 3 years. UN climate talks are still pushing.
- Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia's Fulton County violate detainee rights.
- Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal.
- Worker rescued from rubble after construction accident in Kentucky.
- Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress.
- Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
- Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' show.
- Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old's fight with Jake Paul.
- NFL Week 11 kicks off with another Eagles win, the NHL's hottest team hits a speed bump while one of the league's stars hits a major milestone, the Rays find new digs for next season and a former runner-up at Wimbledon is ready to make his return to tennis.
- Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, death certificate says.
- North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production.
- Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump's return raise worries.
—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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...more November 14, 2024Republicans win 218 US House seats as Trump returns to Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats. With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, opting for a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and has vowed to dramatically overhaul the Justice Department.
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change haven’t lowered projections for how hot the world is likely to get. T
MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar has lashed out at Mexico's failure to accept aid in the fight against drug cartels, claiming the country "closed the doors" on security cooperation.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a California teenager pleaded guilty Wednesday in a case involving the swatting of a Florida mosque, among other institutions and individuals. Swatting is the practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.
In other news:
- Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a smooth transition of power.
- Trump promises to turn Washington upside down. He's being welcomed back anyway.
- Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader.
- Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says.
- US federal worker charged in classified documents leak about Israel's earlier plans to strike Iran.
- US and Polish officials open missile defense site that Russia has long protested.
- Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says.
- Insurance magnate pleads guilty as government describes $2B scheme.
- Stock market today Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update.
- US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low.
- E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions.
- Subway rider who helped restrain man in NYC chokehold death says he wanted ex-Marine to 'let go.'
- John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive.
- The Cavaliers stay unbeaten and a pair of big scoring nights in the NBA, the defending college basketball champs continue their early season success, an NFL great plans to return for another season, a couple of overtime thrillers in the NHL and more.
- Eagles host Commanders with NFC East supremacy on the line.
- Homes of Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last month.
- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery.
- South African government says it won't help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine.
—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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...more November 13, 2024Trump's makes unexpected defense choice; MLB's Rays need new home WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary. Trump has picked someone who's largely inexperienced and untested on the global stage to take over the world’s largest and most powerful military.
Trump will meet with President Joe Biden today at the White House for a transition meeting.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planes. The United Nations also said Tuesday that it temporarily suspended flights to the capital, limiting humanitarian aid coming into the country.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A company says two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses.
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine. Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty earlier this year to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act.
In other news:
- Trump spends first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago.
- Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case.
- Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are “ready to deliver” on Trump's agenda.
- Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear.
- Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency.
- Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts 'lawfare' as he faces New York trial after federal prison stint.
- Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge.
- Jury awards Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million, holds contractor responsible.
- Stock market today Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools.
- Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments.
- Man jailed after Tuskegee University shooting says he fired his gun, but denies shooting at anyone.
- Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods.
- Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report.
- Joel Embid's first NBA game this season, the Winnipeg Jets continue to be the toast of the NHL, and top match ups in college basketball. Correspondent David Schuster reports.
- USC football placed on 1 year of probation, fined $50,000 by NCAA for violating coaching staff rules.
- Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest.
- US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office.
- U.S. wants Israel to do more to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change.
- Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell.
- Russia strikes Kyiv with a combined drone and missile attack, the first in months.
—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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