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April 25, 2024Colleges try to quell pro-Palestinian protests; births fell in 2023; Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 25 at 7:15 a.m. CT:
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters continue to double down on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests. Police peacefully arrested pro-Palestinian student protesters at the University of Southern California Wednesday evening without incident. The arrests came hours after police at a Texas university aggressively detained 34 demonstrators. It was the latest clash between law enforcement and those protesting the Israel-Hamas war on campuses nationwide.
ISTANBUL (AP) — A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders. Khalil al-Hayya made the comments Wednesday amid a stalemate in months of cease-fire talks. But it's unlikely Israel would consider such a scenario.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Trump and his legal team are putting to the test the foundational belief that no one is above the law, not even the president. The Supreme Court hears the case Thursday.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A technical problem caused aviation authorities in Norway to temporarily close the airspace over the south of the country, leading to significant delays at Oslo airport. The state-owned airport operator said the airspace was gradually reopened after more than three hours, but delays would continue throughout the day.
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, about 76,000 fewer than the year before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the provisional statistics on Thursday.
In other headlines:
Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020.
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights.
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say.
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate.
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP.
Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals.
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space.
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes.
A barrage of three pointers aided one team to win in NBA playoff action, three playoff games in the NHL (one going overtime) plus a coach getting the pink slip and some big individual and team performances in Major League Baseball. Correspondent David Schuster reports.
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source 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.
19 min
April 24, 2024Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan; Detroit prepares for NFL draft
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 24 at 7:15 a.m. CT:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation and start the process of sending the money to Ukraine. The legislation would also send $26 billion in wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief to citizens of Gaza, and $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. Also passed Tuesday was legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income.
NEW YORK (AP) — What began last week when students at a New York Ivy League school refused to end their protest against Israel’s war with Hamas has turned into a much larger movement. Students across the nation set up encampments, occupied buildings and ignored demands to leave Tuesday. Protests against Israel’s war with Hamas had been bubbling for months. They kicked into a higher gear after more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia University’s upper Manhattan campus were arrested last week. Dozens more protesters have been arrested at other campuses since. Many now face charges of trespassing or disorderly conduct.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's public broadcaster says smoke was seen coming from an All Nippon Airways plane as it landed safely at Shin Chitose airport in northern Japan. NHK television says the ANA flight was carrying about 200 people, and no injuries were reported when it landed Wednesday. It says the smoke, coming from the wing area, subsided when the engines stopped.
Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55%, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading Tuesday as the company said it would accelerate production of new, more affordable vehicles. The company said it made $1.13 billion from January through March compared with $2.51 billion in the same period a year ago.
In other headlines:
Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Donald Trump campaign's "eyes and ears" during 2016 race.
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail till at least June 30.
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired.
Ashley Judd, Aloe Blacc help announce White House campaign on suicide prevention.
NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight.
The Pacers snap a long postseason losing streak, the Mavericks come back to even their playoff series, the Timberwolves earn a second straight win over the Suns, the Rangers use special teams to defeat the Capitals, the Panthers earn an overtime win over the Lightning, the Avalanche and Predators get road wins to even up their respective first round series, Shohei Ohtani's blast helps lead the Dodgers over the Nationals, the Mariners use their hot run to springboard into first place in the American League West and Caitlin Clark adds one more award to her historic collegiate career.
—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
April 23, 2024Tensions rise on college campuses; CDC unveils new heat risk tool; Supreme Court weighs outdoor sleeping bans
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 23 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University’s main campus will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester amid protests over Israel’s war with Hamas that have roiled colleges across the U.S. University officials announced the move late Monday after more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s New York City campus were arrested last week. Students have protested against Israel’s war in Gaza at many campuses. That includes New York University a few miles south of Columbia. An encampment there swelled to hundreds of protesters, and police began to make arrests Monday night. A police spokesperson said he did not know how many NYU protesters had been arrested.
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Enquirer's former publisher is expected to return to the stand in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial as testimony continues in the first-ever criminal trial against a former U.S. president. David Pecker was the first and only witness Monday following opening statements. Prosecutors say Pecker worked with Trump and Trump’s then-lawyer, Michael Cohen, on a “catch-and-kill” strategy to buy up and then spike negative stories during the 2016 campaign. Testimony resumes Tuesday. It's the first of Trump's four indictments to go to trial and the first criminal trial against a former U.S. president. He has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Lawmakers on Tuesday are taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate over how involved the United States should be abroad. The $61 billion for Ukraine comes as the war-torn country desperately needs new firepower and as Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped up his attacks. Soldiers have struggled to hold the front lines as Russia has seized the momentum on the battlefield and forced Ukraine to cede significant territory.
PARIS (AP) — French police have evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris a few steps away from the Seine River. It's the latest operation in what aid groups call a campaign of “social cleansing” ahead of the Summer Olympics. Around 30 teenage boys and young men from West Africa were awakened by police officers and urged to pack their tents and belongings. The operation came days after police carried out a large-scale eviction at France’s biggest squatter camp. Such evictions happen every spring. But aid groups say these efforts are intensifying ahead of the Olympics. Paris police say the operation was carried out for security reasons.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level. The National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used Earth Day on Monday to explain the new online heat risk system. It combines meteorological and medical risk factors with a seven-day forecast that’s simplified and color-coded for a warming world of worsening heat waves.
In other headlines:
With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors.
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here's what's next.
The Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion.
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing.
Four Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside Nazi dictator's birthplace in Austria.
The Denver Nuggets win their NBA playoff game on a buzzer beater, Carolina rallies to stun the New York Islanders in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Oakland As score in the 9th inning to beat the New York Yankees and one-time NFL MVP Matt Ryan retires. The Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos and the Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach.
—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
April 22, 2024Opening statements in Trump's hush money trial; Speaker Johnson's future; new class for Rock & Roll Hall
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 22 at 8 a.m. CT:
NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial are set to begin. The statements expected Monday will set the stage for weeks of testimony about the former president’s personal life and placing his legal troubles at the center of his closely contested campaign against President Joe Biden. Trump is accused of falsifying internal business records as part of an alleged scheme to bury stories he thought might hurt his presidential campaign in 2016.
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. labor organization is warning that over 70% of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlight. It also warned of air pollution, pesticides and other hazards that could lead to health problems including cancer.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israel’s military intelligence directorate has resigned over Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel’s military intelligence, becomes the first senior Israeli figure to step down over the failures surrounding Hamas’ attack.
The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older Americans. Vice President Kamala Harris announced the final rules Monday before a trip to Wisconsin, where she'll speak with nursing home care workers and hold a campaign event related to abortion rights.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider whether banning homeless people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. Monday's case is considered the most significant on homelessness to come before the high court in decades.
Pope Francis has renewed calls for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Two top climate monitoring organizations are reporting that Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average.
In other headlines:
The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. That could cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job.
Crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states creates a shadow war for the 2024 election.
Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid "pointless plastic."
Ozzy Osbourne, Cher among Rock Hall inductees08 "Civil War" continues box-office campaign at No. 1.
The Celtics blow out the Heat to begin their postseason, the Clippers earn a Game 1 win without Kawhi Leonard, the Bucks take a 1-0 series lead over the Pacers, the Thunder hold on to beat the Pelicans to start their first-round playoff series, the NBA announces its awards finalists, all four home teams earn Game 1 wins in the NHL playoffs, Shohei Ohtani reaches another baseball milestone, Cole Irvin breaks a long losing streak for the Orioles, a wild finish in Talladega spells victory for Tyler Reddick, and the world's top-ranked golfer is on the verge of another tournament win.
Israelis prepare for a somber Passover, and Hindu nationalists expect a strong showing in India.
—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
April 20, 2024A new look for Starbucks, regulating AI, a 'Star Trek' model is found and an ancient snake is discovered
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 20 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:
Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with less plastic.
Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses.
The Fed's Jerome Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year.
420 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday.
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides.
Maine is the latest to join an interstate compact to elect the president by popular vote.
Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage.
New study calculates climate change's economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049.
Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep Dream on, a new Gallup poll says.
As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy.
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics.
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide.
Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation.
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton.
Once praised, settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing.
Macron says Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high.
—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
April 19, 2024Chicago's response to migrant influx; Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones; Phoenix Coyotes relocating to Salt Lake City
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 19 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants. With help from state and federal funds, the city has spent more than $300 million to provide housing, health care and more to over 38,000 mostly South American migrants. The speed with which these funds were marshaled has stirred widespread resentment among Black Chicagoans. But community leaders are trying to ease racial tensions and channel the public’s frustrations into agitating for the greater good. The outcry is having wider implications in an election year: The Biden administration is advocating a more restrictive approach to immigration in its negotiations with Republicans in Congress.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians are voting in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first round of voting is being held across 21 states. Modi is seeking a rare third term in office. He is up against a broad opposition alliance that hasn’t named their candidate for prime minister if they win. India’s voters will elect 543 members for the lower house of Parliament during the staggered elections running until June 1. The votes will be counted on June 4.
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York. Alternates are now being selected. The rapid progress Thursday afternoon propels the case closer to opening statements and weeks of testimony in a case charging the Republican with falsifying business records to suppress stories about his sex life in the final days of the 2016 election. The jury includes a sales professional, a software engineer, an English teacher and multiple lawyers. The case centers on $130,000 Trump’s lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen paid to porn actor Stormy Daniels. Trump faces 34 felony counts. He denies any wrongdoing.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine. The resolution that faced a vote Thursday would have raised the Palestinians' status from a non-member observer state to full membership. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told the Security Council that the U.S. veto “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood, but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.” This is the second Palestinian attempt for full membership and it comes as the war in Gaza has put the more than 75-year-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict at center stage.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan. The assault Friday comes in retaliation for Tehran’s unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. Speaking at the G7 meeting in Capri, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the U.S. received “last-minute” information from Israel about the attack on Isfahan. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not dispute that immediately after Tajani’s remarks, but said: “We were not involved in any offensive operations.” The apparent attack came on Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 85th birthday, with Israeli politicians also making comments hinting that the country had launched an attack.
In other headlines:
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel.
Kennedy family makes "crystal clear" its Biden endorsement in attempt to deflate RFK Jr.’s candidacy.
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7% to highest level since late November.
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising.
Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces.
Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after mass shooting.
Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts dies.
The NBA play-in final games will be played without some key players, the Stanley Cup playoff matchups are set for Round One, Salt Lake City officially joins the NHL and the Giants put it all together to beat the defending National League champions.
Light pole installation hits fiber line, knocks out 911 service in several states.
Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow.
Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident.
UK police say they disrupted cyber fraud network that stole personal data from thousands.
9 are facing charges in what police in Canada say is the biggest gold theft in the country's history.
—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
April 18, 2024Tensions rising between Israel, Iran; jury selection continues in Trump hush money trial; Senate ends impeachment trial
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 18 at 7 a.m. CT:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint. Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack, leaving the region bracing for further escalation after months of fighting in Gaza. Israel’s allies have been urging Israel to hold back on any response that could spiral. The pressure came as Iran’s president warned that even the “tiniest” invasion would bring a “massive and harsh” response.
WASHINGTON — Jury selection in the hush money trial of Donald Trump enters a pivotal and potentially final stretch as lawyers look to round out the panel of New Yorkers that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former president. Seven jurors have been picked so far. Eleven more people must still be sworn in, with the judge saying he anticipated opening statements in the landmark case to be given as early as next week.
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s legal team says it tried serving a subpoena on Stormy Daniels as she arrived for a screening of her documentary at a gay bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor and hush money trial figure refused to take it and walked away. Newly filed court documents show a process server working for the former president’s lawyers approached Daniels with papers demanding information but was forced to “leave them at her feet."
WASHINGTON — The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began. Senate Democrats argued that the articles were unconstitutional.
In other headlines:
President Joe Biden is off on details of his uncle's WWII death as he calls Trump unfit to lead the military.
An Abu Ghraib military contractor warned bosses of abuses two weeks after arriving, testimony reveals.
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk.
A communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire.
The NBA's Play In Tournament continues, the New Orleans Pelicans lose their stars to injury, the NBA issues a lifetime ban to one of its players, every MLB team was in action, and the NHL's regular season inches closer to a conclusion.
—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.
18 min
April 17, 2024Democrats expected to quickly end Mayorkas impeachment trial; ABBA, Blondie, Notorious B.I.G. honored; Whitey Herzog dies
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 17 at 7 a.m. CT:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected on Wednesday to call votes to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas after senators are sworn in as jurors midday, a move that could scuttle the trial and frustrate Republicans who have demanded that House prosecutors be able to make their case. Democrats appear to be united in opposition to moving forward. The House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing in the two articles that he refused to enforce immigration laws.
HONOLULU (AP) — An after-action report released Tuesday says that despite devoting nearly all the personnel and vehicles it had to the wildfire effort on the island of Maui last August, the firefighters were outmatched by the unprecedented blazes that left 101 people dead in Lahaina. The report makes more than 100 recommendations including adding more equipment. The Hawaii Attorney General is expected to release another report Wednesday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians. The university is citing substantial security risks for the event, which draws 65,000 people to campus. The decision was announced in a statement Monday by Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Guzman cited the “alarming tenor” of reaction to the school's choice of valedictorian.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet. The settlement reached Tuesday between Florida-based Smartmatic and One America News Network is the latest development in a larger legal pushback by voting equipment companies that became ensnared in wild conspiracy theories falsely claiming they had flipped votes and cost former President Donald Trump reelection.
In other headlines:
First seven jurors are chosen for Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial; 11 more still needed.
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies.
Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, an AP-NORC poll shows.
Bob Graham, ex-U.S. senator and Florida governor, dies at 87.
The IMF Outlook for the world's economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards.
ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry.
The first two games of the NBA Play In schedule are contested, a six time All Star announces his retirement, positional battles in the NHL, injuries to key players in MLB and a Hall of Fame manager dies.
—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.
18 min
April 16, 2024Trump returns to court for jury selection; Tesla plans layoffs; Caitlin Clark the No. 1 WNBA draft pick
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 16 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to return to a New York courtroom as a judge works to find a panel of jurors who'll decide whether the former president is guilty of criminal charges alleging he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal during the 2016 campaign. The first day of Trump’s history-making trial in Manhattan ended with no one yet chosen to be on the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A fire has swept through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange. Passersby rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables. The Danish culture minister said it was “touching” to see how many people helped. The fire began in the copper roof of the Old Stock Exchange. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The justices’ order Monday allows the state to put in place a 2023 law that subjects physicians to up to 10 years in prison if they provide hormones, puberty blockers or other gender-affirming care to people under age 18.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan this week. He has unveiled a plan to contort the package to squeeze it through the House’s political divides on foreign policy.
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — NASA says it determined that an object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station. The debris struck a home in Naples on March 8. NASA recovered the object from the homeowner and took it to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral for analysis.
In other headlines:
The Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas.
Trump Media stock slides again to bring it more than 66% below its peak as euphoria fades.
Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report.
Justice Clarence Thomas misses the Supreme Court session Monday with no explanation.
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn't preventable, refutes claims troops sighted the would-be bomber.
The gun supervisor for the movie "Rust" gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set.
190 decaying bodies were found at a Colorado funeral home. The owners are charged with COVID fraud of $880,000.
The second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack.
Women's college basketball's top star turns pro, winners are crowned in the Boston Marathon, the Mets climb to the .500 mark and the Islanders extend their 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.
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April 15, 2024Today is the deadline to file your taxes; 'Civil War' declares victory at box office; Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April 15 at 7 a.m. CT:
Today is the deadline to file your 2023 income tax return. We offer tips for those that have waited until the last minute to file.
BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel marks a change in approach for Tehran, which had relied on proxies across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October. All eyes are now on whether Israel chooses to take further military action against Iran, while Washington seeks diplomatic measures instead to ease regional tensions.
NEW YORK (AP) — The hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection. It's a singular moment for American history as the first criminal trial of a former U.S. commander in chief.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian police are examining why a lone assailant who stabbed six people to death in a busy Sydney shopping mall and injured more than a dozen others targeted women while avoiding men.
In other headlines:
02 Executor of O.J. Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman
03 Maine lawmakers approve shield law for providers of abortion and gender-affirming care
04 Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93
08 Divisive? Not for moviegoers. "Civil War" declares victory at box office. "The Talk" on CBS will wrap after one more season and No Doubt performed for the first time in a decade at Coachella.
Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters, the matchups are set for the NBA Play-In Tournament, Major League Baseball's top-rated prospect gets his first hit and a NASCAR winless drought comes to an end.
AP correspondent Walter Ratliff reports on how Cambodia's famous temples facing a slow comeback and new challenges on this week's AP Religion Roundup.
—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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