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Public mourning of Pope Francis begins; Trump won't fire Fed chair

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  • On today's episode: The Vatican opens St. Peter's Basilica to the public to pay final respects to Pope Francis; there was a deadly shooting in the disputed Kashmir region controlled by India; London talks on ending Russia-Urkaine war war pared down; and a wildfire continues in New Jersey.
  • In sports: Damian Lillard’s return is spoiled as Pacers beat Bucks again, Lakers even series and Thunder cruise to 2-0 lead in NBA Playoffs, an overtime winner on the ice in Toronto, a big win for the defending champs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and more. 
  • FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington.
  • Judge castigates Trump administration for 'bad faith' in Abrego Garcia's deportation case.
  • Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair.
  • RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply.
  • US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says.
  • US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable.'
  • Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts, NBC News reports.
  • The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has.
  • Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law.
  • The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies.
  • Karen Read's second murder trial revives debate over who killed her Boston police officer boyfriend.
  • Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady.
  • Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration.
  • Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll.
  • US Center for SafeSport fires CEO Ju'Riese Colón, the latest sign of crisis for the Olympic watchdog.
  • Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade.
  • Simone Biles undecided on competing at LA Olympics, says 2028 'seems so far away.'

    • —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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