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September 06, 2024Georgia school shooting updates; China halts foreign adoptions
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting four people at his high school in Georgia is expected to make his first court appearance. It comes a day after his father was also arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon. According to arrest warrants obtained by The Associated Press, Colt Gray is accused of using a semiautomatic assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder. Nine people were also hurt in Wednesday’s attack. Authorities have not offered any motive or explained how Gray obtained the gun or got it into the school. The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the teen’s father was charged Thursday in connection with the shooting, including with counts of involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Friday’s monthly jobs report will likely mark a pivotal moment for the economy and the Federal Reserve. If it shows that hiring was weak in August and that the unemployment rate rose — similar to the unexpectedly soft figures for July — it would heighten worries that the job market is stumbling.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges months after his conviction in a separate gun case. Hunter Biden said the surprise move was meant to spare his family another painful and embarrassing criminal trial after his gun case conviction three months ago.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others. Police say the death toll could rise.
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is ending its intercountry adoption program. The U.S. State Department says it's seeking clarification how the decision will affect hundreds of American families with pending applications.
In other news:
Trump suggests tariffs can help solve rising child care costs in a major economic speech.
Trump's lawyer and judge in federal election case clash in the first hearing since immunity ruling.
US charges former Trump 2016 campaign adviser Dimitri Simes over work for sanctioned Russian TV.
US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs.
US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems.
FBI searches homes of NYC police boss, 3 top mayoral deputies.
Discord users tipped off FBI last year about suspect in Georgia school shooting, report says.
Red Lobster says it will soon exit bankruptcy protection after judge approves seafood chain's sale.
The NFL season is underway, the women's final matchup is set at the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, the playoff races continue in Major League Baseball, a women's soccer icon announces her retirement, and the Steelers starting quarterback is once again dealing with an injury.
Federal judge asked to give preliminary OK to $2.78 billion settlement of NCAA antitrust claims.
Memphis shares letter alleging violations to NCAA as Penny Hardaway fires 4 people.
Zelenskyy meets top military leaders in Germany as the US announces additional aid to Ukraine.
Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister.
Telegram CEO makes first public comments since French authorities targeted him and his app.
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute.
Munich police kill an armed man in an exchange of fire near the Israeli Consulate.
—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.
23 min
September 05, 20244 killed in Georgia school shooting; US takes aim at Russian disinformation
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — More than a year ago, tips about online posts threatening a school shooting led Georgia police to interview a 13-year-old boy, but investigators didn’t have enough evidence for an arrest. Officials say that boy opened fire Wednesday at a high school outside Atlanta and killed four people and wounded nine. The teen has been charged as an adult in the deaths of two Apalachee High School students and two teachers. At least nine other people were taken to hospitals with injuries. Officials say all are expected to survive. The teen was to be taken to a regional youth detention facility on Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains and sanctions related to Russian disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that the actions relate to Russia’s use of state media to enlist unwitting American influencers to spread propaganda and disinformation. Much of the concern around Russia centers on cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns designed to influence the November vote. The tactics include using state media like RT to advance anti-U.S. messages and content, as well as networks of fake websites and social media accounts that amplify the claims and inject them into American’s online conversations.
Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes in the occupied West Bank killed six people, including the son of a prominent jailed militant. Israel said all of those killed were militants who had been involved in attacks.
A new study finds that every year people create 57 million tons of plastic pollution. The material winds up everywhere from the deepest oceans to the highest peak of Mount Everest to inside people's body. More than two-thirds of it is in the Global South. Researchers at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom examined waste produced at the local level in more than 50,000 cities and towns for the work published in Wednesday's journal Nature.
In other news:
Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris.
Harris visits New Hampshire to tout her small business tax plan.
Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government.
California wildfires grow as heat wave creates worry; South Dakota conditions improve.
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind.
Prosecutor asks judge to reconsider dropping charge against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' case.
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play.
‘Fake heiress’ Anna Sorokin will compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ amid deportation battle.
She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use.
From attic to auction A Rembrandt painting sells for $1.4M in Maine.
At the US Open, an American woman knocks off the world No. 1, baseball has its fourth no-hitter of the season and three rookie quarterbacks will be starters when the NFL opens its 2024 season.
Commanders suspend employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans.
A judge dismisses a sexual assault lawsuit against ex-NFL kicker Brandon McManus and the Jaguars.
Pope and imam of Southeast Asia's largest mosque make joint call to fight violence, protect planet.
Grenfell Tower was a 'death trap' due to failures by UK government and industry, inquiry finds.
—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 04, 2024Harris heads to New Hampshire; Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is using a New Hampshire campaign stop to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses. She's presenting a pro-entrepreneur plan that may soften her previous calls for wealthy Americans and large corporations to pay higher taxes. She wants to expand from $5,000 to $50,000 tax incentives for small business startup expenses, with the goal of eventually spurring 25 million new small business applications over four years. Harris is making the announcement Wednesday, in the Portsmouth area, near Maine’s border. It marks a rare deviation from Harris spending most of her time visiting a tight group of Midwest and Sun Belt battlegrounds especially key to November’s election.
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s always hot this time of year in central Arizona, but 2024's endless summer has been especially hot in Phoenix. On Tuesday, the city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures. According to data from the National Weather Service, that’s long since shattered the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993. The temperature hit 102 in Phoenix on May 27 and has made it to triple digits every day since. It doesn’t look like a break is coming any time soon. Unseasonably high September temperatures are expected this week across the western U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other militants in connection with the Oct. 7 rampage in Israel. The criminal complaint filed in federal court in New York City includes charges of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine’s most recognizable faces on the international stage, has submitted his resignation ahead of an expected major government reshuffle. Russian strikes meanwhile killed at least seven people in the Ukrainian city of Lviv near the Polish border, a day after one of the deadliest missile attacks since the war began.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Pope Francis has urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and fight religious intolerance. Francis had a packed first full day in Indonesia, meeting with outgoing President Joko Widodo and other Indonesian authorities at the presidential palace. In the afternoon, Francis meets with Indonesian clergy and nuns in Jakarta’s Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral for his traditional pep talk to the local church.
FOREST PARK, Ill. (AP) — Officials say a man suspected of killing four people aboard a Chicago-area transit train shot them at close range while they were asleep. The shooting happened before 5:30 a.m. Monday aboard the Chicago area’s L system.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Maryland resident has been sentenced to more than one year behind bars for making thousands of threatening and harassing telephone calls to dozens of congressional offices across the country.
In other news:
The Fed welcomes a 'soft landing' even if many Americans don't feel like cheering.
Federal judge rejects Donald Trump's request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction.
Former aide to New York's governor charged with being an agent of the Chinese government.
As students return to Columbia, the epicenter of a campus protest movement braces for disruption.
Commander of Navy warship relieved of duty months after backward rifle scope photo flap.
US reports 28th death caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel.
Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and Maryland.
1 of 5 people shot at New York's West Indian American Day Parade has died.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker.
James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88.
Taraji P. Henson to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize.
It was a good day for the Niners, Yankees closer Holmes blows another save chance, Indiana Fever earns a spot in the WNBA playoffs, Day Nine at the US Open sees Americans flourish. Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million.
—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 03, 2024UN nuclear watchdog head is in Ukraine; unprecedented summer of politics
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is holding talks with senior officials in Ukraine after attacks were reported near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi was holding the talks on Tuesday. Grossi has highlighted the vulnerability of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure because of Russian attacks. He is making his 10th visit to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against a new wave of pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike. U.S. President Joe Biden says Netanyahu needs to do more after nearly 11 months of fighting.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will focus almost all of their remaining time and resources on a small collection of undecided voters in just seven states.
More than 10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike after choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their demands for higher pay, fairer workloads and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities say that an attempted jailbreak in the country's main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot and others who died in a stampede at the overcrowded facility.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws. That's according to a Justice Department announcement Monday.
In other news:
Summer 2024 featured an unprecedented series of events in a presidential campaign.
Labor Day kicks off peak of presidential campaign season.
Walz unharmed after some of the vehicles near the back of his motorcade crash in Milwaukee.
Pope opens Asia odyssey with stop in Indonesia to rally Catholics, hail religious freedom tradition.
At least 2 people shot at New York's West Indian American Day Parade, police say.
Police say 4 people fatally shot on Chicago-area subway train.
Mississippi bus crash kills 7 people and injures 37.
Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds.
Police says a man will face charges after storming into the press area at a Trump rally.
Catholic diocese sues US government, worried some foreign-born priests might be forced to leave.
Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies at 80.
‘Deadpool’ tops charts yet again as 'Reagan' beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend.
Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut.
The Yankees and Orioles keep pace atop the AL East, the White Sox set another negative record, the Brewers continue to pour it on in the NL Central, the US Open moves into its second week, and Florida State goes from unbeaten in 2023 to winless in 2024. Correspondent Tom Mariam reports.
San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall stable after shooting during attempted robbery, police say.
Remembering Johnny Hockey Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice.
Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law.
Without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world.
—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
August 24, 2024Interest rates, AI-generated images and bird flu concerns
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Powell at Jackson Hole 'The time has come' for the Fed to soon begin reducing interest rates.
New surveys show signs of optimism among small business owners.
Trump’s post of fake Taylor Swift endorsement is his latest embrace of AI-generated images.
What's for breakfast? At Chicago hotel hosting DNC event, there may have been mealworms.
Fannie Lou Hamer rattled the Democratic convention with her 'Is this America' speech 60 years ago
Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why.
Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across U.S.
U.S. government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids.
Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis.
UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year's figures are also high.
Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return.
Florida quietly removes LGBTQ+ travel info from state website.
Botswana says a huge 2,492-carat diamond has been uncovered at a mine.
Sam Sam the Kittycat Man ran away. Thanks to a microchip, he was found close by — 11 years later.
Plaything or peril? Brazilian kites are endangering lives and prompting a push for a national ban.
—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.
17 min
August 23, 2024Harris closes final night of DNC; Taylor Swift discusses Vienna shows
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to reject political divisions and instead chart what she called a “new way forward.” She accepting her party’s nomination with a speech Thursday that blended biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House. Taking the stage to a thunderous standing ovation as she closed out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the vice president argued that her personal story and prosecutorial background made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans’ interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind. “Our nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” Harris said.
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump has used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to draw a visual contrast between his approach to securing the border and that of his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — With the Federal Reserve considered certain to start cutting its benchmark interest rate next month, Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech Friday morning at an economic conference will be closely watched for any hints about how many additional rate cuts might be in the pipeline.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Kyiv, where he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Officials in India and Ukraine say the visit will focus on boosting economic ties and cooperation in defense, science and technology.
In other news:
Reports are circulating that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end his presidential bid.
Family of Gov. Jim Justice, candidate for US Senate, reaches agreement to avoid hotel foreclosure.
The US is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say.
Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law.
Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally.
Canadian freight trains to roll again as government forces arbitration of labor dispute.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days.
US expands area in Mexico to apply for border asylum appointments, hoping to slow push north.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.46%, the lowest level in 15 months.
US home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market.
Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak expected to plead no contest in Michigan case.
Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silence.
Baseball's home run leader tacks on another long ball, a playoff contender fires its manager, the BMW Championship tees off in Colorado and the NFL's preseason winds down with a notable trade.
Kirk Ferentz and WR coach suspended for recruiting violation, will miss No. 25 Iowa's opener.
German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.
Israel-Hamas war latest Israel's evacuation orders have displaced 90% of Gaza residents, 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.
24 min
August 22, 2024Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC; Papa Roach, Carrie Underwood collaborate
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. He was little known outside his state until Vice President Kamala Harris selected him as her running mate. Walz used his background as a former teacher and football coach to put a home-town spin on the Democrats’ agenda of protecting individual freedoms and rejecting what they paint as the intrusive policies of Republican Donald Trump.
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina at his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination. The focus of Wednesday's event was national security, but he also criticized his predecessor Barack Obama as “nasty” for comments made the night before at the Democratic National Convention.
TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers in Canada and the U.S. if the trains don't resume running soon.
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The head of the FBI says America is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling. FBI Director Christopher Wray says he is “hard pressed to think of a time in my career where so many different kinds of threats are all elevated at once.” Wray spoke Wednesday in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press while visiting the Minneapolis field office to talk about partnerships between law enforcement agencies and also with other entities.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian commanders and soldiers say some new troops refuse to fire at the enemy. Others struggle to assemble weapons or to coordinate basic combat movements. A few have even walked away from their posts, abandoning the battlefield altogether. The commanders made the comments to The Associated Press as Ukraine is losing precious ground along the country’s eastern front.
In other news:
Bill Clinton returns to DNC to tear into Trump before the introduction of Tim Walz, Harris' VP pick.
A former US ambassador to the UN calls for more international support for Taiwan.
Government U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March.
Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood collaborate on suicide prevention song.
Incumbent John Barrasso wins Wyoming GOP primary on his way to a third full term as US senator.
Peltola, Begich, Dahlstrom advance to ranked choice November election in Alaska US House race.
Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2019 death of man she injured as baby in 1984.
Ex-politician testifies he's innocent in the killing of a Las Vegas investigative reporter.
Man who escaped from Mississippi and is wanted for murder is apprehended after a Chicago standoff.
The Yankees and Mets are among those MLB playoff contenders who defeated other playoff contenders, the Broncos have a new starting and he's a rookie and the NBA lost a big name who was part of the league for six decades.
Former NL MVP and 6-time All-Star Joey Votto announces his retirement from baseball.
Police raid Andrew Tate's home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors.
Brazil will restrict entry of some foreign nationals, aiming to curb migration to US and Canada.
Guatemalan police arrest 7 accused of trafficking the 53 migrants who asphyxiated in Texas in 2022.
Iran's hard-line parliament approves all members of president's Cabinet, first time since 2001.
Ultra-Orthodox demonstration outside of Israeli military enlistment office in Jerusalem.
—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
August 21, 2024Obamas close DNC's second night; poll reveals feelings toward VP picks
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 21 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
CHICAGO (AP) — Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and ominous. “America, hope is making a comeback,” the former first lady declared. She then tore into Republican Donald Trump, a sharp shift from the 2016 convention speech in which she told her party, “When they go low, we go high.” Barack Obama, the first Black president in U.S. history, insisted the nation is ready to elect Harris, who is of Jamaican and Indian heritage and would be the nation’s first female president.
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has pledged to “make America safe again " while campaigning in Michigan as the Democrats who gathered in Chicago to nominate Kamala Harris branded him a career criminal. Trump campaigned Tuesday in Michigan as part of a battleground campaign swing designed to counter the Democratic National Convention.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities say Moscow has come under one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, and that it destroyed all of them. The Ministry of Defense says Russia downed 45 Ukrainian drones overnight.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq has crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people. The crash happened Tuesday night in the central Iranian province of Yazd.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce themselves to the country, but the senator from Ohio has had a rockier start than the Minnesota governor. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Walz had a smoother launch as a running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris than Vance did for former President Donald Trump.
In other news:
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon.
Fannie Lou Hamer rattled the Democratic convention with her 'Is this America' speech 60 years ago.
More than a dozen protesters arrested after clash with police outside Chicago's Israeli consulate.
Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence.'
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions.
Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary as he seeks a second term.
Arizona Supreme Court clears way for voters to decide on constitutional right to abortion.
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’ Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools.
3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mail.
Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, final report says.
A new setback hits a Boeing jet US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s.
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage.
Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+.
A flurry of moves headline the day off the field in Major League Baseball, the Orioles hold on to outlast the Mets, the Guardians need 12 innings to beat the Yankees, the Braves prevail over an NL East rival and more.
WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes.
Spanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117.
India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed.
—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.
23 min
August 20, 2024Biden begins political exit at DNC; officials say Iran is to blame for hacks
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 20 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s first night has showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally breaking the “glass ceiling” to elect a female president. Joe Biden laced into Trump and directly acknowledged the concerns of protesters against the war in Gaza who demonstrated a few blocks from the convention hall. And Vice President Kamala Harris told Biden, “We are forever grateful to you.”
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that started the war in Gaza.
BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump’s electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire.
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee woman who said she was legally allowed to a kill a man because he was sexually trafficking her has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. A Kenosha County judge sentenced 24-year-old Chrystul Kizer on Monday to 11 years of initial confinement followed by 5 years of extended supervision.
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States. That comes less than a week after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Africa a global emergency.
In other news:
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns.
Blinken says Israel agrees to a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire and calls on Hamas to do same.
Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case.
Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates.
US soldier indicted for lying about association with group advocating government overthrow.
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died.
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial.
Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent.
Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis.
Flash flooding in Connecticut leaves 1 dead and 1 missing.
British tech magnate Mike Lynch among those missing after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily.
Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia's army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city.
The AP preseason All-America Football Team is out, the Braves' Riley will miss the rest of regular season, the Mets get a late homer to win and the Blue Jackets trade Laine.
—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.
24 min
August 19, 2024Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen; ‘Alien: Romulus’ tops box office
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 19 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability ratings among Americans as a whole. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows 48% of U.S. adults now have a very or somewhat favorable view of Harris. That is up from 39% at the beginning of the summer, before President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance. The latest measure is in line with how Americans viewed Harris at the beginning of Biden's term. It suggests some renewed positivity toward Harris, but she risks hitting a ceiling as she approaches her previous highest approval rating.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden. The yearlong probe by Republicans stops short of alleging any criminal wrongdoing by the president over his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. Instead, the almost 300-page report out Monday, before the Democratic National Convention, covers familiar ground.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says now is “maybe the last” opportunity to reach a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas and bring relief to Palestinian suffering after more than 10 months of war in Gaza. Blinken on Monday was on his ninth mission to the Middle East since the conflict began.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is due in court on Long Island on Monday afternoon, where a person familiar with the matter has said the New York Republican is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case.
Ernesto has regained hurricane status as the storm churns away from Bermuda and heads farther out into the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sunday that Ernesto’s maximum sustained winds were 75 mph, just barely Category 1 hurricane strength. But swells and dangerous surf and rip currents generated by Ernesto are affecting the U.S. East Coast and Canada’s Atlantic coast.
CAIRO (AP) — A cholera outbreak has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more recently in Sudan, which has been roiled by a 16-month conflict and devastating floods. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said Sunday that at least 22 people have died and 354 cases of cholera have been confirmed across the county.
In other news:
COVID-19 is on the upswing in the US.
Her name was on a signature petition to be a Cornel West elector. Her question What's an elector.
‘Alien: Romulus’ bites off $41.5 million to top box office charts.
Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire Video game performers want their work protected?
The Yankees and Orioles are back in a first-place tie in the A.L. East, Hideki Matsuyama wins the first leg of the FedEx Cup Championship and the Raiders decide on their season-opening quarterback.
Judge blocks plans for sports joint streaming venture among Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers.
Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House, home to priceless works by Van Gogh, Cezanne.
'Banksy woz ere.' London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist's animal mural for protection.
Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decree, BBC says.
More than 400 homes evacuated in Northern Ireland to remove World War II bomb.
What to know as India's medics and women protest the rape and killing of a doctor.
At least 23 injured when fire breaks out on a Ferris wheel in eastern Germany.
On this week's AP Religion Roundup, the site of a Texas church shooting is demolished, and Bangladesh's Hindu minority fears mob violence.
—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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