March 11, 2024

'Oppenheimer' wins big at the Oscars; Princess of Wales apologizes for photo; 'Kung Fu Panda 4' opens No. 1

18 minutes

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted March 11 at 8:15 a.m. CT:

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan. The most closely watched contest of the Academy Awards went to Emma Stone, who won best best actress for her performance as Bella Baxter in “Poor Things.” Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy have won their first Oscars. Robert Downey Jr. won best supporting actor at the Academy Awards, notching his first Oscar and handing the 58-year-old actor a crowning moment in an up-and-down career.

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace. The image of Kate and her children was intended to calm concern and speculation about the princess’s health, but had the opposite effect. Several news agencies that initially published the photo, including The Associated Press, withdrew the image over concerns about digital manipulation.

GENEVA (AP) — Police said five cross-country skiers — including members of the same Swiss family — were found dead along a high Alpine ridge after going missing over the weekend near Switzerland’s famed Matterhorn.

OLIVETTE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been charged with shooting and killing his mother as she tried to enter the back door of their home. Jaylen Johnson’s attorney, William Goldstein, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Johnson believed his mother was an intruder when she tried to enter the home in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette around 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

In other headlines:

Former President Donald Trump blasts President Joe Biden over Laken Riley's death after Biden says he regrets using term "illegal."

Katie Britt used decades-old example of rapes in Mexico as Republican attack on Biden border policy.

The Netherlands opened a Holocaust museum amid protests against Israeli president's presence.

Some fans at frigid Chiefs playoff game underwent amputations, hospital confirms.

The college basketball regular season is over and conference tournaments now take over the spotlight, it was a busy night in the NBA on the court and the league doles out a big fine to one of its players, it was a light schedule in the NHL that saw a one-sided game in Carolina, and there was news related to multiple quarterbacks in the NFL.

"Kung Fu Panda 4" opens No. 1, while "Dune Part Two" stays strong. That, Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractions and more entertainment news.

On this week's religion roundup, the Church of England uses funds to addresses historic links to slavery, LIberty University is fined for failing to disclose crime data, and chaplains may soon be a feature in Florida.

—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.

Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.

...more

View all episodes

By Lee Enterprises

3.9

88 ratings