March 12, 2026

Oil prices soar as attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure continue

18 minutes

On today's episode:

Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring.

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal.

Senegal lawmakers approve new bill toughening punishment for homosexual acts.

State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies.

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court.

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky.

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say.

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties.

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount.

Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say.

Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired.

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in.

US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise.

Inflation held steady last month before attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring.

Team USA survives at the World Baseball Classic with some help, the Ravens add a star pass rusher after backing out of a deal for another, a quarterback drafted No. 6 overall signs a multi-year extension, a three-time NBA MVP notches another triple-double, the top women’s hoops star debuts with Team USA and a longtime college basketball coach is headed to free agency.

Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks.

WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session.

Barcelona fan goes to wrong stadium in England and misses Champions League match.

Documents show that UK prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' to appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador.

Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years.

South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime.

—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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