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September 18, 2024Fed set to cut interest rates; fee to pay college athletes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Having all but tamed inflation, the Federal Reserve is poised to do something Wednesday it hasn’t done in more than four years: Cut its benchmark interest rate, a step that should lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. And yet an unusual air of uncertainty overhangs this week’s meeting: It’s unclear just how large the Fed’s rate cut will be. Wall Street traders and some economists foresee a growing likelihood that the central bank will announce a larger-than-usual half-point cut. Many analysts foresee a more typical quarter-point rate cut.
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered held without bail in his federal sex trafficking case. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky made the decision Tuesday after hearing lengthy arguments from prosecutors and Combs’ lawyers. The music mogul pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
NEW YORK (AP) — In what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack, pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria. The attack killed at least 12 people, including two children, and wounded thousands more.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company that revolutionized food storage decades ago says it plans to continue operating and will seek court approval for a sale.
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had investigated his complaint. David Lochridge, OceanGate’s former operations director, said he felt let down by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s decision not to follow through on the complaint.
In other news:
Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview.
Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says.
Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again.'
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF.
The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than a dozen states.
Radio Nikki Haley launching a weekly SiriusXM radio talk show at least through January.
US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones.
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience.
Boeing says it's considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the strike by machinists.
US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction.
A Southern California man pleads not guilty to setting a fire that exploded into a massive wildfire.
Major League Baseball playoff races continue, the WNBA regular season is nearing a conclusion, an NCAA university is adding a fee to football tickets next season, the Dolphins place their starting quarterback on IR, and the Chiefs bring back a former standout.
—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.
22 min
September 17, 2024Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested; details of Titan's implosion revealed
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to appear in court after his indictment in New York on charges that are still sealed. The hip-hop mogul was arrested in Manhattan late Monday. Federal prosecutors didn't immediately detail the charges, but Combs has been sued by multiple people who say he subjected them to physical or sexual abuse.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump wasn’t harmed by Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt as he golfed near his Florida club. But the second attack on his life in barely two months is likely to further unsettle an election cycle already marked by upheaval. The man suspected in the incident camped outside the golf course in West Palm Beach with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours. Ryan Wesley Routh, is accused of lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent opened fire and thwarted the potential attack. He previously had a website seeking to raise money and recruit volunteers to go to Ukraine to join the fight against the Russian invasion.
LONDON (AP) — Meta is banning Russia state media organization from its social media company platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow’s propaganda.
AVIGNON, France (AP) — A 71-year-old French man has acknowledged in court that over nearly a decade, he was drugging his wife at the time and inviting dozens of men to rape her, as well as raping her himself. He pleaded with her and their three children for forgiveness.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit against Alabama’s secretary of state over a policy they said is illegally removing naturalized citizens from voting rolls.
In other news:
Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court.
The Titan's former lead engineer says he felt pressured to get the submersible ready.
Two ex-fire chiefs in New York City arrested in corruption scandal.
New York officials to release new renderings of possible Gilgo Beach victim.
A pipeline explosion sends a towering pillar of flame over Houston's suburbs.
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield.
Shooting leaves 1 dead in Detroit at popular tailgating location after Lions game, police say.
Officials ban swimming after medical waste washes ashore in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
Jane's Addiction cancels its tour in the wake of an onstage concert fracas.
A late game-winning drive highlights Monday Night Football, a No. 1 NFL draft pick gets benched, injury updates aplenty around the NFL and MLB, a big win for the NL West and more.
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the 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.
20 min
September 16, 2024Trump target of apparent assassination attempt; Emmy Awards highlights
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania. Local authorities say the U.S. Secret Service agents protecting Trump fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Trump was playing on his golf course in West Palm Beach. Law enforcement officials have identified the man as Ryan Wesley Routh. He was arrested in a neighboring county within minutes of authorities putting out a “very urgent" alert detailing his vehicle, license plate number and description of him.
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed 16 people in the Gaza Strip, including five women and four children.
“Shogun” won best drama series in a record-setting year, while “Hacks” was the surprise winner of best comedy series at the Emmy Awards. “Shogun” took best actor and best actress Sunday, as stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actors to win Emmys. Overall the show won 18 Emmys, a record for a single season. “The Bear” won four including best actor for Jeremy Allen White. But it was upset for best comedy by “Hacks,” which also won best comedy actress for Jean Smart. “Baby Reindeer” won four times including two Emmys for creator and star Richard Gadd.
In other news:
A 'Trump Train' convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus. Was it political violence.
Vice President Kamala Harris is courting Black voters without making her identity as a woman of color a central part of her pitch.
Clock is ticking for local governments to use billions of dollars of federal pandemic aid.
TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform.
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk.
Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit.
Striking Boeing factory workers say they are ready to hold out for a better contract.
Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, family says.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5.
Funerals to be held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting.
4 wounded at Brooklyn train station when officers shoot man wielding knife.
Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swell.
Walgreens to pay $106M to settle allegations it submitted false payment claims for prescriptions.
Boar's Head closing Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak.
Hawaii wildfire victims made it just blocks before becoming trapped by flames, report says.
US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subdued.
The Chiefs use a last-second field goal to beat the Bengals, the Seahawks need overtime to beat the Patriots, the Buccaneers avenge last season's playoff loss to the Lions, a new team is atop the latest college football rankings, the Yankees and Guardians edge closer to postseason berths in baseball, and NASCAR sees a wild finish at Watkins Glen.
Dodgers manager raises possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching in playoffs.
Congo court sentences 3 Americans and 34 others to death on coup charges.
Drugged and raped, Gisèle Pélicot has become France's symbol of fight against sexual violence.
Ugandan athlete who died after her partner set her on fire gets a military funeral.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa.
On this week's AP Religion Roundup, Pope Francis opens up on both parties in the US presidential election.
—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.
33 min
September 14, 2024Safety technology for cars, keep schools cool and the price of a wish
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Cars talking to one another could help reduce fatal crashes on US roads.
Americans lost $5.6 billion last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams, the FBI says.
Tube-tying rose most steeply in states that ban abortion after Roe was overturned.
AP-NORCUSA Facts poll: Republicans are more likely to trust Trump than official election results.
School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up.
Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but a report shows wage growth is slowing for some.
Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster Scientists say answer could be under the shell.
Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup.
A remote tribe is reeling from widespread illness and cancer. What role did the US government play?
US halts plan to remove iconic stray cats from a historic area in Puerto Rico's capital.
A rare 1787 copy of the US Constitution is up for auction and it could be worth millions.
USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers.
Share of foreign-born in the U.S. at highest rate in more than a century, says survey.
Joy in Mud Bowl: Football tournament celebrates 50 years of messy fun.
A wish at Rome's Trevi Fountain could soon cost more than the coin you toss.
This Brazilian dog is a footvolley star. He teaches beachgoers how to play their own game.
—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.
16 min
September 13, 2024Boeing workers go on strike; Week 2 of the NFL season kicks off
SEATTLE (AP) — Aircraft assembly workers have walked off the job at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years. The strike started at 12:01 a.m. PDT Friday, less than three hours after the local branch of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced 96% of voting workers rejected the proposed contract and 96% approved the work stoppage. The labor action involves 33,000 Boeing machinists, most of them in Washington state. It's expected to shut down production of Boeing’s best-selling airline planes but not affect commercial flights.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s push to ease restrictions on the use of weapons from the United States and Britain are on the agenda in White House talks between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders are meeting Friday afternoon. Ukraine wants to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia, and there are signs the White House might shift its policy in response.
NEW YORK (AP) — It can get to be too much. That's the response from many Americans in a new AP-NORC/USAFacts poll, which found that about 6 in 10 Americans need to limit how much political news they get to avoid feeling information overload.
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A pro-Israel rally in the Boston suburb of Newton turned violent when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting the group of demonstrators. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan says words were exchanged before the passerby rapidly crossed the street and tackled one of the demonstrators Thursday evening. Ryan says the person who crossed the street was shot by one of the demonstrators and is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned. He made the announcement Thursday, just over a week after his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation. People familiar with the matter say Caban was one of several high-ranking city officials whose electronic devices were seized last week by federal investigators.
In other news:
With the debate behind them, Harris and Trump jockey for swing states.
Trump plans to launch his sons’ crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election Day.
Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign.
Garland denounces 'dangerous falsehoods' and conspiracy theories targeting the Justice Department.
US House clears a largely bipartisan package of bills to counter China.
Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions.
Most Americans don't trust AI-powered election information AP-NORCUSAFacts survey.
Smartmatic's suit against Newsmax over 2020 election reporting appears headed for trial.
Faith leaders gather in Ohio town to condemn immigrant rumors and advocate for peace for all.
Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others.
Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears way, but appeal looms.
Brothers charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Capitol riot.
Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline.
US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low.
North Dakota judge strikes down the state's abortion ban.
Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial.
Billionaire's spacewalk with SpaceX delayed several hours hundreds of miles above Earth.
Loose electrical cable found on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattles the Los Angeles area.
Week 2 of the NFL season kicks off, four schools are leaving the Mountain West, the Yankees extend their AL East lead and the Liberty continue their dominance in the WNBA.
A linebacker at West Virginia State is fatally shot on the eve of a game against his old school.
North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons.
Russia to expel 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying and 'subversive activities.'
Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides and floods.
—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.
29 min
September 12, 2024Francine weakens moving inland; US commemorates 9/11 attacks
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine has weakened to a tropical depression after slamming into Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, causing widespread power outages and sending a dangerous storm surge rushing into coastal communities. The National Hurricane Center predicted the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season would continue weakening.
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling three major wildfires in the mountains east of Los Angeles are taking advantage of cooler weather as they slowly gain the upper hand against blazes that have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
SEATTLE (AP) — Hundreds of people turned out at a beach in Washington for a vigil remembering Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old human rights activist from Seattle killed by the Israeli military during a protest in the occupied West Bank.
An estimated 67.1 million people watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. That's a sharp increase from the June debate that eventually led to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race. The debate was run by ABC News but the Nielsen company said it was shown on 17 different networks. The Trump-Biden debate in June was seen by 51.3 million people.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant have talked down a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville. Police say the encounter happened Tuesday on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has won the biggest award at the MTV Video Music Awards — the trophy for video of the year for “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone. Swift took home seven awards, bringing her to a career total of 30.
In other news:
Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus and politics in view.
Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets.
Trump insists Russia's war should end. But he won't say if he wants Ukraine to win.
Campbell wants to say goodbye to the 'soup' in its name. It isn't the first to make such a change.
US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates.
Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer.
Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says.
Maze singer Frankie Beverly dies.
The marriage of television and the NFL outdoes itself in the 2024 season's opening week, the Mets and Yankees come through with late-game dramatics, and the WNBA has a new single-season scoring record.
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos.
Deshaun Watson denies sexual assault allegations, says lawsuit was a surprise. Plans to play Sunday.
Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86.
Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations.
Mexico’s Senate approves contentious judicial overhaul after protesters storm chamber.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness.
The UK will hold an inquiry into a notorious slaying during Northern Ireland's Troubles.
Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides.
—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.
26 min
September 11, 2024Harris, Trump meet in debate; Blinken returns to Ukraine
Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy. Less than two months from Election Day and hours before the first early ballots will begin to be mailed Wednesday in Alabama, the debate offered the clearest look yet at a presidential race that has been repeatedly upended.
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine is barreling toward Louisiana and Mississippi amid forecasts of a potentially deadly storm surge, destructive winds and widespread flooding.
Wildfires continue to rage in several western states.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy are in Kyiv on a joint visit as Ukraine presses the West to allow it to use long-range missiles against Russia.
In other news:
The 911 Memorial & Museum prepares to host the annual remembrance ceremony.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects.
Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes rebounded to pre-pandemic levels last year.
Jon Stewart takes on a 'Lazy Susan' of bureaucracy keeping the very first 911 troops from full care.
Two Delta planes collide on an Atlanta taxiway, knocking the tail off one.
Abortion-rights measure will be on Missouri's November ballot, court rules.
Suspect in custody after teen is critically hurt in shooting at Nebraska high school.
Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing.
NYC Mayor tries to reassure New Yorkers amid a swirling federal investigation.
NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over 'courtesy cards' that help drivers get out of traffic stops.
The NFL is looking into civil lawsuit against Browns' Watson, the NBA expands coaches challenges, Kyle Schwarber sets an MLB record and gamblers come at an Auburn quarterback.
Biden honors NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and celebrates surging interest in women's sports.
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten Network.
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill had an altercation with police. Here's what we know.
Israel releases video of a Gaza tunnel where it says Hamas militants killed 6 hostages.
—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.
25 min
September 10, 2024Presidential candidates prepare for debate; James Earl Jones dies
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are gearing up to take the stage for Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia, where they’ll fight to sway 2024 election voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics. The event, at 9 p.m. Eastern, will offer Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed since the last debate in June. In rapid fashion, President Joe Biden bowed out of the race after his disastrous performance, Trump survived an assassination attempt and bothsides chose their running mates.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A billionaire has rocketed back into orbit, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk. Unlike his previous chartered flight, tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman shared the cost with SpaceX this time around. Isaacman, along with a pair of SpaceX engineers and a former Air Force Thunderbirds pilot, launched before dawn Tuesday aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine churned in the Gulf of Mexico with increasing strength and is expected to reach hurricane status before making landfall in Louisiana.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a crowded tent camp housing those displaced by the war in Gaza has killed at least 19 people and wounded 60. Israel says it targeted senior Hamas militants with precise munitions.
Ryan Seacrest began hosting "Wheel of Fortune" following the retirement of Pat Sajak.
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company’s latest attempt to latch on a technology trend and transform it into a cultural phenomenon.
In other news:
9/11 victims remembered ahead of Wednesday's ceremony.
Many questions still loom over timeline of Georgia school shooting.
Trial begins over Texas 'Trump Train' highway confrontation.
Cool weather forecast offers hope in battling intense Southern California blaze.
2 charged with soliciting attacks on minorities, officials and infrastructure on Telegram.
Judge orders change of venue in trial of man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students.
New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate.
Women settle lawsuits after Yale fertility nurse switched painkiller for saline.
James Earl Jones, the pioneering actor of stage and screen who lent his voice to Darth Vader, Mufasa and CNN, dies at 93.
"Shogun" wins record-breaking 14 Emmys at Creative Arts ceremony as Jamie Lee Curtis gets her first.
Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" snubbed.
Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say.
Aaron Rodgers returns to action but not the win column, Texas moves up in the AP college football poll, the Yankees widen their lead in the American League East, the Phillies and Dodgers are now tied for the best record in the National League and the Mets grab hold of the final NL wild card spot.
Tyreek Hill was not "immediately cooperative" with officers during stop, police union says.
John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral.
EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13 billion in back taxes.
Kate, princess of Wales, says she'll return to public duties.
Over 140 Ukrainian drones target multiple Russian regions, including Moscow, authorities say.
The UN chief calls the death and destruction in Gaza the worst he's seen.
Mourners attend funeral for American activist witness says was shot dead by Israeli troops.
The UK hospital where a nurse was convicted of murdering 7 babies faces investigation.
—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.
29 min
September 09, 2024Wildfire rages east of LA; ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ jolts box office
HIGHLAND, Calif. (AP) — More than 35,000 structures are being threatened by a wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles. The so-called Line Fire burned uncontrolled Sunday along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 65 miles east of LA. As of Sunday afternoon, the blaze had charred about 27 square miles of grass and chaparral. The cause is under investigation.
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A grueling manhunt stretches into a third day Monday for a suspect in an interstate shooting that struck 12 vehicles and wounded five people in Kentucky. Authorities are vowing to keep up a relentless search as the stress level remains high in a rural area where some schools canceled classes. Authorities have searched a rugged area of southeastern Kentucky since Saturday evening.
ATLANTA (AP) — The mother of a student at the Georgia high school where a teen allegedly killed four people says information indicating staff were warned he was having a crisis shows the shooting could have been prevented. Rabecca Sayarath says administrators at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, didn't do enough to protect students.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month. Their bill would fund the government into late March, when a new president and Congress would have final say on spending for the coming fiscal year. But Republicans are also adding a hot-button immigration issue to the measure by requiring states to obtain proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when someone registers to vote.
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” drummed up $110 million in its premiere weekend, becoming the second biggest September opening of all time. The sequel to the 1988 classic reunites Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder as they reprise their roles and welcomes newcomers Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux to the cast.
Boeing has a tentative agreement with its largest union on a new contract for factory workers that could avoid a threatened strike. The company and the International Association of Machinists said Sunday the agreement will raise pay 25% over four years.
In other news:
Donald Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate.
Kamala Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort show a more private side and connect with voters.
Dick Cheney will back Kamala Harris, his daughter says.
Supreme Court Justice Alito reports German princess gave him $900 concert tickets.
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty.
Judge gives US regulators until December to propose penalties for Google's illegal search monopoly.
Law enforcement leans on 3D-printer industry to help thwart machine gun conversion devices.
Georgia school shooting suspect was troubled by a broken family, taunting at school, his father said.
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections.
Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime show, Ryan Seacrest begins hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' this week and some Emmy Awards are handed out early.
The first Sunday of the NFL season had all kinds of news both on and off the field, Shohei Ohtani tied one of his persinal records with a home run while another player had three in his game and the man from Italy won tennis's U.S. Open.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula in two sets to win the US Open for her second Grand Slam title.
Florida high school football player dies after collapsing during game.
Tennis attire is everywhere. Credit the pandemic, social media and pickleball.
NCAA President Charlie Baker tells membership hearing on $2.78B settlement 'did not go as we hoped.'
UN rights chief urges voters to beware 'strongman' politicians who 'throw glitter in our eyes.'
Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain.
US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine's 'audacious' Russia incursion and call for a Gaza cease-fire.
Proposed resolution asks UN to plan for UN peacekeepers to replace Kenya-led police mission in Haiti.
In this week's religion roundup, Pope Francis begins his trip to Southeast Asia with a historic visit to Indonesia.
—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.
29 min
September 07, 2024Fake online reviews, cell phones in schools and a warming climate
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help.
Schools are competing with cell phones. Here's how they think they could win.
Party of one Restaurants are catering to a growing number of solo diners.
COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled survivors with debt.
Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions.
Botched college financial aid form snarls enrollment plans for students.
Feeling the heat as Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer.
Runners are used to toughing it out. A warming climate can make that deadly.
Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep.
Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US.
Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show.
US clears updated COVID shots from Novavax, adding a 3rd fall vaccine option.
Consumers should immediately stop using this magnetic game due to ingestion risks, agency warns.
Donating a kidney is even safer now than long thought, US study shows.
Africa's mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world's inability to stop epidemics, experts say.
Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs.
Giving up pets to seek rehab can worsen trauma. A Colorado group intends to end that.
Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey sells at auction for over $24 million.
Judge orders Martin Shkreli to turn over all copies of unreleased Wu-Tang Clan album.
Child abuse images removed from AI image-generator training source, researchers say.
In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation.
Jewish family can have anti-hate yard signs after neighbor used slur, court says.
California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thief.
An upstate New York nonprofit is reclaiming a centuries-old cemetery for people who were enslaved.
Residents in Boston suburb raised $20K after town officials shut down boy’s ice cream stand.
Newborn rattlesnakes at a Colorado 'mega den' are making their live debut.
—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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Hot Off The Wire is a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press.