March 13, 2025

Kremlin mulls ceasefire proposal; Thunder clinch trip to playoffs

20 minutes

On today's episode: Russia is considering a ceasefire after the US flow of arms resumed to Ukraine as the Kremlin says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town; Marco Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from the G7; the astronauts stuck in space will remain so a little bit longer; same sex marriage is once again being challenged; family detention of immigrants has resumed; and the impact of US aid cuts on Ethiopia.

Senate negotiations to avoid a government shutdown.

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate.

Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21.

Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect.

Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters.

Government asks that detained Columbia student's legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana.

In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire.

Court records say a passenger attacked a flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane to Miami.

Harvey Weinstein appears in court as judge weighs key rulings for his looming #MeToo retrial.

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps knocking stocks around.

US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices.

The Thunder beat the defending champs to become the Western Conference’s first playoff team, the NBA issues a hefty fine to the Jazz, a former March Madness hero and longtime hoops pro dies, a former Super Bowl MVP is released and a multi-time Cy Young Award winner is dealing with an injury setback.

Pakistan's leader to meet with survivors and commandos who ended an insurgents' train attack.

UK calls Trump tariffs disappointing but doesn't retaliate.

Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain.

Philippine ex-president Duterte is heading to the ICC to face charges linked to 'war on drugs.'

—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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