June 18, 2025

Iran warns US over intervention; Panthers clinch Stanley Cup

22 minutes

On today's episode: Iran warned the US to not intervene in its conflict with Israel; the Florida Panthers have clinched a second-straight Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers; Los Angeles lifted curfews; and Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton will receive special Oscars.

Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says.

Senate passes crypto regulations, sends to House without addressing Trump's investments.

Appeals court hears arguments in National Guard deployment in Los Angeles.

Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban.

Padilla says in Senate 'it's time to wake up' after forced removal from Noem's event.

Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrender.

Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big bill.

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators.

Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving his 11-year bribery sentence.

Man who fired at gunman and killed Utah 'No Kings' protester was a safety volunteer, organizers say.

Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, is arrested outside immigration court.

Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender.

Kraft Heinz pulling artificial dyes from its US products in 2027.

US retail sales fall and Americans turn cautious after spending early this year to beat tariffs.

Florida clinches back-to-back Stanley Cup titles, Rafael Devers makes an immediate impact in his San Francisco debut, a Pacers star’s status is up in the air for the rest of the NBA Finals and Caitlin Clark sends the Fever to the Commissioner’s Cup.

Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open.

Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes.

Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp for new leadership.

Firms led by US military veterans deliver aid in Africa and Gaza, alarming humanitarian groups.

Israel strikes Tehran for a sixth day as Iranian casualties rise.

UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women.

Experts say Iran's Natanz enrichment site more damged than originally thought.

—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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