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March 17, 2025Putin, Trump will speak Tuesday; NCAA basketball brackets set
On today's episode: President Donald Trump discusses an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and tariffs; Canada's prime minister is in Frances; a storm is moving to the Northeast after slamming the South; Telegram's CEO is in Dubai as Frances looks into criminal activity on the app; the NCAA brackets are set; and a SpaceX capsules delivers replacement astronauts to the space state.
St. Patrick's Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in America’s most Irish big city.
The US and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen both vow escalation after wave of US airstrikes.
Trump invokes 18th century law to speed deportations, judge stalls it hours later.
Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high.
Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country.
Trump pledges to 'expel rogue actors' in political speech at Justice Department.
Whipsawed by Trump's tariffs, the US public is getting a lot more nervous about the economy.
Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one.
American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology.
Police are seeking a suspect who set a man on fire in Times Square.
California man wins $50 million in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea.
Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week.
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know.
Auburn and UCLA claim the top spots in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets, Florida holds off Tennessee to claim the Southeastern Conference Tournament crown, the NBA-best Cavaliers have their lengthy winning streak snapped, four rounds are not enough at The Players Championship and more.
Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire.
Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona.
Pope thanks children who prayed for him outside of the hospital, but remains out of sight.
A Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in a fight to hold polluters accountable.
Fighting erupts along Lebanon-Syria border after 3 Syrian soldiers killed in earlier clashes.
Deadly nightclub blaze leaves North Macedonia in grief and desperate for accountability.
—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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24 min
March 15, 2025Bracing for tariffs, a shipwreck is discovered and an iconic reindeer falls ill
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
How one small business is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods.
Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war.
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign.
Mahmoud Khalil didn't wear a mask. He's now the face of Trump's crackdown on campus protests.
Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior storm more than 130 years ago.
Woman trapped in crashed car survives on creek water for days until rescue.
Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness.
Communal sweating in saunas is the hottest wellness trend taking over the UK.
Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says.
American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia.
Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport.
Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen.
Battle of the Bands at Vessel kicks off Big East Men's basketball tournament in New York.
Beer flows under south London's railway arches.
Religion roundup: Pope Francis marks 12 years as pope, a former Texas megachurch pastor is indicted on abuse charges.
—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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19 min
March 14, 2025Government shutdown looms; Rays scrap new ballpark plans
On today's episode: The latest on efforts in Congress to avoid a government shutdown; some federal agencies will vacate office spaces this summer; migrants have been moved out of Guantanamo Bay; China, Russia and Iran are calling for sanctions on Iran to be lifted; an American Airlines flight makes an emergency landing in Denver; and former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to appear in a Hague courtroom.
USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers.
North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on Trump.
FEMA sued over hold on funds for upgrading nation's emergency alert system.
Trump's pick for ambassador to Canada says it's a sovereign state. Trump wants it as a US state.
Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions.
Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies.
Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff.
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand the Columbia University activist's release.
Don't click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam.
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department.
10 taken to hospital, dozens displaced after explosion and fire at Denver assisted living facility.
Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record for first 'correction' since 2023 on Trump's trade war.
U.S. wholesale prices unchanged in February, in sign that inflationary pressures are easing for now.
Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US owner.
Father gets 13 years for shooting youth football coach over son’s playing time.
The Bucks overcome a big night from a Lakers star, LeBron James returns to L.A. for rehab, Stephen Curry eclipses 4,000 career 3-pointers, Duke’s Cooper Flagg suffers an ankle injury in postseason play, Sam Bennett lifts the Panthers over the Maple Leafs and the Rays scrap their plan for a new ballpark.
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997.
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament.
—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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22 min
March 13, 2025Kremlin mulls ceasefire proposal; Thunder clinch trip to playoffs
On today's episode: Russia is considering a ceasefire after the US flow of arms resumed to Ukraine as the Kremlin says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town; Marco Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from the G7; the astronauts stuck in space will remain so a little bit longer; same sex marriage is once again being challenged; family detention of immigrants has resumed; and the impact of US aid cuts on Ethiopia.
Senate negotiations to avoid a government shutdown.
A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate.
Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21.
Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect.
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters.
Government asks that detained Columbia student's legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana.
In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire.
Court records say a passenger attacked a flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane to Miami.
Harvey Weinstein appears in court as judge weighs key rulings for his looming #MeToo retrial.
Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps knocking stocks around.
US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices.
The Thunder beat the defending champs to become the Western Conference’s first playoff team, the NBA issues a hefty fine to the Jazz, a former March Madness hero and longtime hoops pro dies, a former Super Bowl MVP is released and a multi-time Cy Young Award winner is dealing with an injury setback.
Pakistan's leader to meet with survivors and commandos who ended an insurgents' train attack.
UK calls Trump tariffs disappointing but doesn't retaliate.
Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain.
Philippine ex-president Duterte is heading to the ICC to face charges linked to 'war on drugs.'
—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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21 min
March 12, 2025EU slaps tariffs on US products; more federal job cuts
On today's episode: The European Union retaliated with tariffs on US products from GOP-led states; there was a shooting at Chicago's O'Hare airport; Greenland holds elections; arms deliveries from the US to Ukraine resums; and militants hold hostages on a hijacked train in Pakistan.
Justice Department is expected to slash public corruption unit, AP sources say.
Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down.
The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say.
Trump selects a new Tesla on White House driveway to show support for Elon Musk.
NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died.
Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record.
US job openings rose to 7.7 million in January, a sign the job market remains sturdy.
The late US Rep. Sylvester Turner is honored by mourners as he lies in state.
4 charged in death of 5-year-old boy 'incinerated' in hyperbaric chamber explosion.
A two-time All-Star comes up big for the Pacers against the Bucks, the NBA’s best team stays hot to pad its win total, a former basketball star and NBA minority owner dies, a five-time Pro Bowler signs with Buffalo and a former first-round QB is headed to Indy, and golf’s most recognizable player suffers another major injury.
Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian.
The EU wants to increase deportations and supports 'return hubs' in third countries.
—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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17 min
March 11, 2025Market instability leads to recession concerns; NFL free agency begins
On today's episode: Economic uncertainty and concerns of a recession continue due to tariffs; Saudi Arabia is hosting Ukraine talks as its drones are shot down over Russia; Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger; the latest on South Korea's impeached president; a crackdown on protests; and what tariffs mean for the almond industry.
Greenland votes in key election as President Donald Trump wants to take control of the strategic island.
Secretary of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone.
Elon Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud.
Young and highly qualified civil servants dismayed as Trump ends federal fellows program.
The federal government is no longer sending free COVID-19 tests to American homes.
What to know ahead of the talks between the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade war.
Court-martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars.
Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests.
Elon Musk claims X being targeted in 'massive cyberattack' as service goes down.
LA district attorney says he won’t support resentencing the Menendez brothers because they lied.
3 victims of Pennsylvania plane crash were taken to a burn unit for treatment, hospital says.
4-year-old calls police after mom east his ice cream.
Missing US student's father asks Dominican Republic officials to widen investigation.
Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy.
NFL teams wheel and deal ahead of free agency, a former Cy Young Award winner is set for season-ending surgery, the reigning World Series champions extend their manager, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is out with an injury, Duke reclaims the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s poll and a member of the defending Stanley Cup champions is suspended.
Israeli fire kills 4 Palestinians in Gaza Strip, 3 in the occupied West Bank.
The UK fears environmental damage as ships burn after North Sea collision.
More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine.
2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1,000 people dead.
Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital.
Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people.
—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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23 min
March 10, 2025Concerns remain over tariffs; Columbia University activist arrested
On today's episode: President Donald Trump discusses tariffs while markets remain volatile; Canada has a new prime minister; Saudi Arabia will host US-Ukraine talks; Israel cuts power to Gaza; a US student is missing in the Dominican Republic; and North Korea conducts military drills.
Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests.
Noem taps new immigration enforcement leaders and moves to identify leakers.
Trump isn't alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too.
Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees.
Authorities Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town.
Activists vandalize Trump golf resort over his comments on emptying out Gaza.
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Bragg to Liberty and back again: Ceremony to rechristen Army post once named for a Confederate.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia University.
Maine babies will get Social Security numbers in hospital after Trump admin directive condemned.
Powell Federal Reserve to stay on hold amid widespread economic uncertainty.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends its wild week with what else but more swings.
New Jersey police officer killed, second officer wounded in shooting by 14-year-old, authorities say.
A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the first US prisoner killed this way in 15 years.
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say.
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64.
An NBA MVP candidate shines in a meeting of West contenders, the NFL’s MVP gets a new contract, a Browns edge rusher becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback and a star receiver is traded, the NHL’s top active goal scorer moves within nine of the all-time record, a men’s hoops coach from last year’s Final Four is fired and a narrow victory at Bay Hill. Basketball’s biggest star believes his team is building toward another championship. SEC fines Ole Miss $500,000 for court storming and suggests easing future penalties. Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline.
Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims.
A one-day strike at 13 German airports, including the main hubs, brings most flights to a halt.
Pope thanks volunteers for 'miracle of tenderness' as another Holy Year event passes without him.
Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence.
Emergency services respond after a man with a Palestinian flag climbs up Big Ben tower.
Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population.
—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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27 min
March 08, 2025An Indian Country teen's death, unemployed federal workers and the penny's future
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
San Carlos Apache teenager's death reverberates throughout Indian Country.
Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing.
The US penny costs nearly 4 cents to make. But for one sector of souvenir sellers, it's a living.
Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on Chinese imports.
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect, as China takes aim at US farm exports.
Facing Trump's threats, Columbia investigates students critical of Israel.
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights.
Jobs lost in every state and life-saving cures not discovered Possible impacts of research cuts.
Trump says he sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over country's advancing nuclear program.
NASA powers down two instruments on twin Voyager spacecraft to save power
Private lunar lander is declared dead after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole.
First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate.
One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat.
Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammoth.
AI pioneers who channeled 'hedonistic' machines win computer science's top prize.
As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew.
A women accusing former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sex assault speaks out.
US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%.
US offers $10 million reward for fugitive snowboarder accused of running deadly drug ring.
Women's rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality, UN says
On this week's AP Religion Roundup, thousands flock to a medieval town to venerate Saint Francis and West Texas Mennonites face a measles outbreak.
—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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23 min
March 07, 2025Economic outlook remains cloudy; Big Apple vs. Hollywood NBA clash
On today's episode: While a positive jobs report was expected, the nation's economic outlook remained uncertain due to looming tariffs; concerns over the future of NATO; the future of Ukraine in the European Union; a SpaceX rocket explodes after launch; Pope Francis continues to recover.
Judge orders Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in USAID and State Dept. debts.
Federal judge reinstates labor board member fired by President Donald Trump.
Second federal judge extends block preventing the Trump administration from freezing funding.
President Donald Trump says he doesn't want to see a lot of good people cut from the federal government.
Trump targets security clearances of law firm entangled in 2016 Russia investigation.
Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month.
Trump envoy says Ukrainians 'brought it on themselves' after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing.
The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress.
Private lunar lander touches down on the moon, but its condition is unknown.
Car being pulled from an Oregon river might have belonged to a family that vanished in 1958.
The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here's a look at the history.
Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdy.
Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home.
A Big Apple versus Hollywood clash on the hardwood, a flurry of trades ahead of the NHL’ trade deadline, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year in baseball is set to miss time, a quarterback’s deal is reworked, more transactions around the NFL and a solid start at Bay Hill.
Gil sidelined for at least 3 months, Stanton gets more elbow injections, LeMahieu out a few weeks.
Browns restructure Watson's contract to get under the salary cap, AP source says.
Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave funded by Saudi Arabia's PIF.
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France.
A charity kitchen brings hope to displaced Palestinians in the West Bank during Ramadan.
—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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20 min
March 06, 2025Administration pauses intelligence sharing to Ukraine; sports highlights
On today's episode: The Trump administration has paused the flow of intelligence to Ukraine; mayors of sanctuary cities speak with Congress; details of a deadly avalance in Alaska; and the latest on the Hamas-Israel ceasefire.
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada.
CDC tells about 180 fired employees to come back to work.
White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty.
Rep. Al Green shouts down Trump and may face censure by the House for the outburst.
Washington, DC, to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting from street near White House, mayor says.
Divided Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze.
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications.
Vance will visit the US-Mexico border to highlight the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Judge denies Elon Musk's request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial.
4 Stock market today Wall Street rebounds after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire.
Murdered man treated 'like a dog' before murder in upstate NY, prosecutor says.
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes.
The Oscars get their biggest audience in 5 years despite dominance of 'Anora' and other small films.
The Cavaliers punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs, a top five team hangs on in a top 10 matchup in college basketball, an ACC team names a new men’s hoops coach, Alex Ovechkin moves closer to NHL history and an NFL star is surprisingly cut.
New Zealand's most senior diplomat in London loses his job over remarks about President Trump.
Macron says he'll confer with allies on protecting Europe with French nuclear deterrence.
Catholic Church opens Lent season with the pope sidelined with pneumonia.
Starmer praises sacrifice of British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in oblique rebuke to Vance.
—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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21 min

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