May 16, 2025

Supreme Court reviews birthright citizenship; 'Annie,' 'Bye Bye Birdie' composer dies

26 minutes

In this episode: President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order comes before the Supreme Court; Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks; Trump discusses negotiations with Iran; military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks; Bono discusses his documentary that is showing at Cannes.

The FBI is disbanding one of its Washington-based public corruption squads, AP sources say.

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings.

Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds.

Former White House chef for 5 presidents says first families are 'just regular people' at home.

DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system.

Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents.

Autopsies misclassified in-custody deaths that were actually homicides, Maryland officials say.

New Jersey Transit issues warning for riders ahead of potential rail strike.

Sole survivor of a 400-foot rock climbing fall told 911 dispatcher he could 'hardly breathe.'

Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy California mountains.

Wall Street drifts back within 4% of its record after the S&P 500 notches a 4th straight gain.

A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war Higher prices are inevitable.

Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.81%, its highest level since late April.

Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information and demanded $20 million ransom payment.

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion.

Cassie forced to read aloud explicit messages with Sean 'Diddy' Combs at his sex trafficking trial.

Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson.

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96.

Daniel Dae Kim makes history at the Tony Awards and for Asian representation on Broadway.

PGA has strong field and big surprise Jhonattan Vegas leads at 64 as stars fail to shine.

Former MLB shortstop Rafael Furcal faces felony charges in South Florida, police say.

Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary.

FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals.

First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says.

Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions.

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels.

Bright auroras on Jupiter are captured by Webb Space Telescope.

How ancient reptile footprints are rewriting the history of when animals evolved to live on land.

—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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