August 20, 2025

Israeli project could divide West Bank; US Open mixed doubles begins

30 minutes

On today’s episode: The latest on the situation in the West Bank; NATO will hold a virtual meeting today about defense; the Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data; Texas is expected to pass new House maps today; Target’s CEO is stepping down; a heat wave is moving through California and the Southwest; and Oklahoma has new requirements for teachers coming from New York and California.

DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it.

Nebraska announces plan for immigration detention center dubbed the 'Cornhusker Clink'.

Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center.

As out-of-state Guard troops arrive, Trump's federal crackdown ripples through DC neighborhoods.

Boston mayor says city will not back down in response to Trump deadline on federal immigration law.

Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials.

US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartels.

Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain.

Trump offers assurances that US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine.

US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice.

Abrego Garcia's lawyers want smuggling charges dismissed on grounds of vindictive prosecution.

California man who admitted shipping weapons to North Korea is sentenced to 8 years in prison.

A fire is burning one of the world's tallest trees near the Oregon coast.

5th death linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens in New York City.

Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents.

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape.

Wall Street falls further from its records as Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars dim.

Japan's SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel.

A star-studded start to the U.S. Open in mixed doubles, a major leaguer receives a multi-game suspension, one top 10 pick edges out another as the Colts name their starting quarterback, a top college football quarterback clarifies his future, a former NBA top pick retires and the defending Eastern Conference champs extend their coach.

Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties and drug trafficking.

Trump Doral back on a PGA Tour schedule crowded with big tournaments.

Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned US gymnastics academy is arrested by FBI.

This Swedish church is moving 3 miles down the road. It's relocating before a mine swallows the town.

Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after a 'positive response' from Hamas.

Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza.

India's Modi to meet China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties.

Indigenous leaders demand action from South American leaders at Amazon summit.

Pakistan restores electricity and reopens roads in areas where floods killed over 300.

Spain battles record fires even as end of heatwave brings lower temperatures.

—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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