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June 24, 2024Millions swelter as temperatures soar; 'Inside Out 2' sets a record; most evangelicals back Trump
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 24 at 8 a.m. CT:
Millions of Americans sweated through yet another scorching day, while floodwaters forced evacuations in parts of the Midwest, including a town in Iowa whose own water-level gauge was submerged. One person was killed during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said. From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive heat and humidity. In Oklahoma, the heat index — what the temperature feels like to the human body — was expected to reach 107 degrees on Sunday.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war in Gaza was cast into doubt after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war. His comments, made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel late Sunday, sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire likely sparked by exploding lithium batteries has swept through a manufacturing factory near South Korea’s capital, killing 22 mostly Chinese migrant workers and injuring eight.
Hawaii authorities say a professional lifeguard has died after he was attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu. City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard Tamayo Perry died in the attack near Goat Island on Sunday. Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department says Honolulu police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Mālaekahana Beach just before 1 p.m. after a caller reported seeing a man who appeared to have suffered shark bites.
In entertainment news, former Los Angeles-area gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas, will ask a judge next week to let him out of jail pending trial on a murder charge. "Inside Out 2" sets a record in its second weekend and the US Postal Service will honor former "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek with a stamp.
In other news:
"Everything is at stake" for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears.
GOP targets a Biden executive order on voter registration ahead of the fall election.
Most evangelicals say that Jesus is their savior and Donald Trump is their candidate.
A U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying US-Vietnam trust is at 'all-time high'
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea.
A fourth victim has died a day after a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store, police say.
Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say "So long, London.'
Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say.
The defending World Series champions get a three-time Cy Young Award winner back, the Astros finish off a home sweep, the Braves take the rubber match versus the Yankees, the Phillies keep rolling, Scottie Scheffler wins again, Christopher Bell overcomes the weather and Angel Reese leads the Sky to victory.
—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
June 22, 2024Preparing for the first debate, closing a tax loophole and payment fraud concerns
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 22 at 6 a.m. CT:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
How Biden and Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate.
The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims.
The IRS wants to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process.
IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper.
Study finds global luxury sales flattening amid self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes.
Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, AP-NORC poll finds.
Business owners increasingly worry about payment fraud, survey finds.
So long plastic air pillows Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America.
U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry.
Early blast of heat and humidity leaves millions sweltering across the US.
No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Think cicadas are weird Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease.
Lost chances to treat overdose survivors are documented in new Medicare study.
On Juneteenth, monument dedicated in Alabama to those who endured slavery.
The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts.
—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.
15 min
June 21, 2024Heat wave continues; Biden, Trump prepare for first presidential debate; Donald Sutherland dies
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 21 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
The heat wave that has moved across the nation this week is expected to continue through the weekend.
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has denied it is a security threat after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States. The Moscow-based company, whose CEO is Russian, said in a statement that the Commerce Department's decision, announced Thursday, would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S. Kaspersky said the government had based its decision on the “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta. Host network CNN said Thursday the independent presidential candidate fell short of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and polling. The missed markers mean the June 27 showdown will be solely between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has established a corridor for the delivery of aid into southern Gaza but a declared ‘tactical pause’ in its war with Hamas has brought little relief to desperate Palestinians. The United Nations and international aid organizations say a persistent breakdown in law and order has rendered the aid route unusable.
MORRILTON, Ark. (AP) — An Alabama man wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama has been apprehended in Arkansas. Arkansas State Police say 50-year-old Stacy Lee Drake was taken into custody Thursday around 10 a.m. in a wooded area in Morrilton, Arkansas.
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland has died at 88. Sutherland's agents say he died in Miami on Thursday after a long illness. The Canadian actor's career stretched from “M.A.S.H” to “JFK” to “The Hunger Games." He was known for offbeat characters and epitomized the unpredictable, antiestablishment cinema of the 1970s. But over the decades, Sutherland shifted into a career as a respected character actor. He said he found more challenge in those roles. He never stopped working, ultimately appearing in nearly 200 films and series. He received an honorary Oscar in 2017.
In other news:
Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions.
Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s 4-month contempt prison sentence.
Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a business-backed challenge.
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls again, easing to lowest level since early April.
US jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high, remain low by historical standards.
Border Patrol reports arrests are down 25% since Biden announced new asylum restrictions.
Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht.
Roller coaster strikes and critically injures man in restricted area of Ohio theme park.
NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current 68 teams, AP source says.
Major League Baseball highlights the Thursday sports schedule, the Lakers have their next head coach, the Bulls and Thunder pull off a trade, the WNBA features two games, and the LPGA and PGA tours complete first round play.
Russia obliterates front-line Ukraine towns by retrofitting bombs and expanding its air base network.
South Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise with North Korea.
Stonehenge not visibly damaged by protest paint. It's clean and ready to rock the solstice.
—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
June 20, 2024Tropical Storm Alberto brings heavy rain to Mexico, Texas; Rickwood Field welcomes MLB for Negro Leagues tribute
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 20 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Heavy rain and hail are falling around an evacuated village in New Mexico threatened by wildfires that have killed at least two people and damaged more than 1,400 structures, offering the hope of some assistance for firefighters but adding the threat of high winds and flash floods.
BOSTON (AP) — A blistering heat wave stretching from the Midwest to the tip of Maine is leaving millions of people sweltering through the Juneteenth holiday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in California say an Oakland Juneteenth celebration turned violent when several people were shot.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say seven people have been wounded in a shooting in Philadelphia. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in North Philadelphia.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man and two police officers have joined forces to rescue a baby moose that got stuck between a floatplane and a dock in a lake. The Homer Police Department says actions of the three men saved the calf from “a sure demise.”
In other news:
The Ten Commandments must be displayed in Louisiana classrooms under requirement signed into law.
Quavo hosts summit against gun violence featuring VP Kamala Harris on late rapper Takeoff's birthday.
Snapchat Inc. to pay $15 million to settle discrimination and harassment lawsuit in California.
Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement.
Rickwood Field, a time capsule of opportunity and oppression, welcomes MLB for Negro Leagues tribute.
Gerrit Cole’s season debut is spoiled by the Orioles, Tennessee and Texas A&M advance to meet in the College World Series finals, a contract extension and a coach firing in the NBA, and a high-profile injury in the WNBA. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens.
Japan's exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets.
Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea.
Hundreds died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say.
—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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June 19, 2024Millions sweltering across the US; Boeing CEO defends safety record; MLB legend Willie Mays dies
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 19 at 8 a.m. CT:
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer has put a wet blanket on outdoor activities from festivals to sports camps as officials urge people to take precautions. Cities that opened cooling centers this week advised that Wednesday’s Juneteenth holiday means some public libraries, senior centers and pools where residents could beat the heat will be closed. The dangerous temperatures are expected to peak in the eastern Great Lakes and New England on Wednesday and Thursday, and in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic on Friday and Saturday.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.” Their summit came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — An official says nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed three Hezbollah fighters as a U.S. envoy tasked with avoiding a devastating regional war returned to Israel after meeting officials in Lebanon.
The CEO of Boeing got his day in front of Congress, and it was a rocky flight. At a hearing Tuesday, senators peppered David Calhoun with questions about the company's safety record and whether it retaliates against whistleblowers.
In other news:
Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under a sweeping new plan from President Joe Biden.
New York's top court declines to hear Donald Trump's appeal of gag order in hush money case.
US soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison.
The shooter who killed 5 at a Colorado LGBTQ+ club pleads guilty to 50 federal hate crimes.
Texas megachurch pastor resigns after woman says he sexually abused her in the 1980s.
Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spending.
Ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea in their second sinking.
Stellantis recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles to fix software glitch that disables rear camera.
Baseball legend Willie Mays passes away, Edmonton forces a Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals, New York Mets keep winning, and the State of Kansas is trying to lure the Chiefs and Royals.
Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball.
MLB switching to challenge system full-time for robot umpires experiment at Triple-A.
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt.
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons.
Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is in 'good spirits' and expected to recover from fall off stage in London.
French actress Anouk Aimée, a Golden Globe winner for her role in 'A Man and a Woman,' dies at 92.
—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.
21 min
June 18, 2024Millions remain under dangerous heat warnings; Celtics win the NBA championship
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 18 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat alerts remain in effect for tens of millions of people in the United States as cities including Chicago break heat records. States in the Midwest started to bake Monday in the dangerous heat wave that was expected to stretch from Iowa to Maine into at least Friday. The mid-Atlantic and New England are likely to see highs in the 90s as the week progresses. Excessive humidity will make it feel even more oppressive. The U.S. last year saw the most heat waves since 1936. Officials are warning people to take precautions, such as drinking plenty of water and staying indoors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is planning to announce a sweeping new policy that would lift the threat of deportation for tens of thousands of people married to U.S. citizens. It's an aggressive election-year action on immigration that had been sought by many Democrats.
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a software glitch that can disable the rearview cameras. The recall covers Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs from 2022 and 2023. Also included are Ram ProMaster vans from 2022 and 2023, as well as the Ram 3500 chassis cabs and Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups from 2022. Also covered are 2021 through 2023 Chrysler Pacifica minivans and Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUVs, and 2021 and 2022 Dodge Durango SUVs.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States has renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino navy personnel were injured and their supply boats damaged in one of the most serious confrontations between the Philippines and China in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines blamed each other for instigating Monday’s hostilities in the Second Thomas Shoal.
BERLIN (AP) — Eight people accused of involvement in a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government have gone on trial in Munich, in the last of three trials in the sprawling case.
In other news:
A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine.
Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes.
Biden's Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states.
Biden's reelection team launches $50 million ad campaign targeting Trump before the first debate.
Authorities across US grapple with rash of violence in final days of spring.
Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains.
Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden's Los Angeles trip, police say.
Maryland's Governor will issue more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions.
New Jersey power broker is charged with racketeering in waterfront redevelopment case.
The Celtics win the NBA championship, Jaylen Brown is the Finals MVP, the Panthers can win the Stanley Cup Tuesday, and Paul Skenes continues to dominate hitters in his rookie season.
South Korean soldiers fire warning shots after North Korean troops intrude for a 2nd time this month.
—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.
14 min
June 17, 2024Scorching heat, wildfires to start the week; ‘Inside Out 2’ wins at box office
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 17 at 8:30 a.m. CT:
The United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, as the South is set to experience another heat wave following a short respite from searing temperatures earlier this month. The National Weather Service expects some areas to reach temperatures so high they’ll hit new daily records. And it’s not just the U.S. Across the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe and Asia, extreme temperatures are causing deadly heatstroke and early wildfires before the start of astronomical summer.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign says it's using a $50 million advertising blitz targeting voters in battleground states to highlight the “stark contrast” between Biden and former President Donald Trump following Trump's New York felony conviction.
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece for The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are gathering for a dinner summit to take stock of recent European election results and weigh nominees for the bloc's top jobs. The June 6-9 polls saw the European Parliament shift to the right.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean state media says Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in the country on Tuesday for a two-day visit.
In other news:
Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit.
George Clooney and Julia Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at a fundraiser featuring dire warnings about Trump.
Some hawking stem cells say they can treat almost anything. They can't.
2 killed and several wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park.
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that.
2024 Tonys hand big awards to Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Strong, Danya Taymor and Shaina Taub.
An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening.
Opal Lee gets keys to her new Texas home 85 years after a racist mob drove her family from that lot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet that was steering war in Gaza, Israeli officials say.
80 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace.
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak.
All eyes are on Kate as she returns to public view at a military parade honoring King Charles III.
Bryson DeChambeau takes the US Open, the Red Sox withstand Aaron Judge's 26th homer, the Orioles clobber the Phillies, the Rays power past the Braves, the Mariners widen their division lead, the Brewers win with a defensive gem, the Dodgers get another shutout but lose a star and the Fever get a big game from Caitlin Clark. Correspondent Steve Carney reports.
In this week's religion roundup, Pope Francis holds an audience of comedians, Southern Baptists oust a church over women pastors.
—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
June 15, 2024Concerns over credit card delinquencies, a missing jet is found and the growth of youth hockey
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 15 at 6 a.m. CT:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're at risk.
Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers.
Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest.
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows.
A jet missing since 1971 was found submerged in Vermont's Lake Champlain.
Demand for food delivery has skyrocketed. So have complaints about some drivers.
New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body.
Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles.
What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service.
UN migration agency says the number of internally displaced people in Sudan has surpassed 10 million.
While youth hockey participation in Canada shrinks, the US is seeing steady growth.
Historically Black Coconut Grove nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat.
—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
June 14, 2024Cheers, cake as Trump returns to Capitol Hill; Biden won't commute son's sentence; Panthers take 3-0 lead
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 14 at 8 a.m. CT:
President Joe Biden vowed to continue supporting Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is promising to order an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. An aide to Ukraine's president said there was nothing new in the proposals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack. GOP lawmakers find themselves newly energized and reinvigorated by Trump's bid to retake the White House. A packed room of House Republicans sang “Happy Birthday” to Trump in a private breakfast meeting at GOP campaign headquarters across the street from the Capitol.
PHOENIX (AP) — The Justice Department says Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force.
In other news:
Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication.
Supreme Court rules California man can't trademark 'Trump too small.'
Biden campaign calls on GOP to drop lawsuits over mail ballots, citing Trump's new fondness for it.
Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence.
Elon Musk wins back his $44.9 billion Tesla pay package in shareholder vote.
Mortgage rates ease for second straight week, leaving average rate on a 30-year home loan at 6.95%.
US wholesale prices dropped in May, adding to evidence that inflation pressures are cooling.
Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last.
US, Europe agree to lock up Russian assets until it pays for Ukraine war, clearing way for $50B loan.
European Court of Justice fines Hungary 200 million euros for failing to comply with asylum rules.
US reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial, officials say.
Ukrainian winemakers visit California's Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards.
Gospel group, basking in resurgence, releases first new music in nearly 50 years.
Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park fulfills Lakota prophecy.
Running out of marijuana, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship pot to the islands.
The Panthers are a game away from sweeping the Stanley Cup Finals, the Celtics can sweep the NBA Finals Friday, Rory McIlroy makes headlines again on the golf course, and the NHL's new Utah team won't have a nickname next season.
—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
June 13, 2024Trump returning to Capitol Hill to meet with GOP lawmakers; inflation cools in May; Celtics take 3-0 NBA Finals lead
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 13 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is making a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack. GOP lawmakers find themselves newly energized and reinvigorated by Trump's bid to retake the White House. This is despite the federal charges against Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election and his recent guilty verdict in an unrelated hush money trial. He is expected to visit House and then Senate Republican campaign headquarters near the Capitol to discuss party priorities. It's his first as the party’s presumptive nominee. He's also speaking at the Business Roundtable.
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) — A Group of Seven summit has opened in Italy. Premier Giorgia Meloni has welcomed the G7 leaders and formally opened their closed-door talks on Thursday. Meloni in her opening remarks likened the bloc of industrialized nations to Puglia's famed olive trees with strong roots and branches pointing toward the future. Negotiators reached agreement hours before the official opening of the summit on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral.
In other news:
President Joe Biden faces first lawsuit over new asylum crackdown at the border.
House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio.
Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say.
AP-NORC poll About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable.
The White House isn't ruling out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden after his conviction.
Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year.
US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing.
Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected.
Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without explanation.
Six years after the Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished.
Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors.
The Celtics take a stranglehold of their NBA Finals series against the Mavericks, an NBA legend passes away, the Sun put their WNBA best record on the line at Chicago, a busy night in Major League Baseball sees the Yankees take over the league's best record, and the PGA's U.S. Open tees off Thursday.
—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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