August 14, 2025

Trump issues warning to Putin; Amazon putting pressure on grocers

21 minutes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London; President Donald Trump warns of severe consequences for Russia if there is no peace deal; Israel announces West Bank settlement that rights groups say could imperil Palestinian state; Washington’s mayor has been showing restraint as federal lawn enforcement begins; a man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is found guilty of sexual assault in Utah; and a South Korean Supreme Court dismisses US composer's 'Baby Shark' copyright claim.

Federal agents will be out 247 on patrol in Washington, the White House says.

A tale of two Chief Pams Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police.

Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit.

Trump and Putin will meet at an Alaska military base long used to counter Russia.

Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia.

Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he'll host the awards show.

Appeals court lets the White House suspend or end billions in foreign aid.

Mexico transfers 26 cartel figures wanted by US authorities in deal with Trump administration.

3 Virginia sheriff's deputies who were injured in gunfire while executing a search warrant are OK.

New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO.

Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee.

Wall Street ticks higher after a rally wrapped around the world.

GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment.

Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers.

Baseball’s hottest team stacks up another victory, Shohei Ohtani pitches in Anaheim for the first time since leaving two years ago, an MLB team decides not to sell, an NFL owner reveals a cancer diagnosis, a promising young QB suffers an injury and the 18-time NBA champions are officially sold for $6.1 billion.

Ohio's gambling oversight agency says it is working with MLB on investigation involving Guardians.

Aid groups call on Israel to end 'weaponization' of aid in Gaza.

New draft of plastic pollution treaty would not limit plastic production.

Migrant boat capsizes off Italy and leaves at least 20 people dead, UN says.

At least 25 killed by Israeli gunfire as Netanyahu says he will 'allow' Palestinians to leave.

—The Associated Press

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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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