January 28, 2026

Man wounded after exchanging gunfire near US-Mexico border

24 minutes

On today's episode:

Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border.

Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall.

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health.

A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others.

Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger.

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs.

Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic.

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress.

More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths.

Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process.

Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million.

ICE agents to have security role at Milan Cortina Olympics.

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims.

Authorities accuse motorcycle and street gang members of targeting Indiana judge for assassination.

Opening statements set in sex trafficking trial of 2 real estate agents and their brother.

Wall Street sets a record while the US dollar's value slides again.

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year.

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats.

A lengthy streak is snapped in a top college hoops clash, a close finish between NBA contenders, one American beats another and a top star moves to the Australian Open quarters, an NHL milestone is matched, a Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, Buffalo and Pittsburgh hire coaches and a star QB transfers in college football.

A month after Iran protests began, worry pervades Mideast over possible US strike.

South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption.

French ex-senator sentenced to prison for drugging fellow lawmaker in order to sexually abuse her.

Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy.

French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15.

—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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