December 09, 2025

Settlement approved in clergy abuse case; Heisman finalists revealed

21 minutes

On today's episode:

Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Indiana Senate committee advance redistricting legislation backed by Trump toward final floor vote.

ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say.

Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support.

Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims.

Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired.

The Supreme Court seems likely to back Trump's power to fire independent agency board members.

Trump is proposing a $12B farm aid package to soften blow of his tariffs, White House official says.

Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan and security.

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app.

'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked For Good' falters.

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix.

Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh's trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits.

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights.

A long Chargers field goal and a star’s five-turnover night doom the Eagles on Monday Night Football, a season-ending injury is confirmed for an NFL quarterback, a surprise tryout for a retired QB, the Heisman finalists are announced, an NBA star pleads not guilty to gambling charges and AP Top 25 college hoops poll updates.

A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd.

Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion.

Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict.

Powerful wave kills 4 and leaves 1 missing at a popular seawater pool in Spain's Tenerife.

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami.

Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after $102M heist.

Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan's northern coast.

Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan and security.

As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, war-torn communities struggle to rebuild.

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held.

—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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