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Trump pick to lead watchdog agency withdraws; NBA season begins

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On today's episode:

  • Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed.
  • Senate Republicans have visited the White House as the government shutdown drags on.
  • Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protesters.
  • Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital as it tries to stem surging violence.
  • The Louvre reopens 3 days after thieves took French crown jewels in daylight heist.
  • Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone it says can strike anywhere in the Black Sea.
  • Trump says he'd have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct.
  • The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom.
  • Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest is on hold after Rubio spoke with Lavrov, US official says.
  • Vance visits Israel and says Gaza's fragile ceasefire is going better than expected.
  • NY police seek woman for questioning after baby is abandoned at Penn Station subway stop.
  • The Dow hits a record as 3M, Coca-Cola and other big US stocks climb.
  • The reigning MVP helps champion Oklahoma City win on banner night and Golden State also prevails on the NBA’s opening night, the defending Stanley Cup champs snap a skid in an emotional return for an ex-Boston star, a Dodgers ace starts the World Series opener and the Angels hire a former All-Star catcher as manager.
  • Jets owner Woody Johnson blames 0-7 start on QB play and defends coach Aaron Glenn.
  • Angels outfielder Mike Trout testifies he loved late teammate Skaggs and saw no signs of drug use.
  • A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6 people, officials say.
  • Israeli settlers beat Palestinian farmers on video as attacks mount during West Bank olive harvest.
  • World Bank estimates $216B needed to rebuild Syria after civil war.
  • Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks.
  • World Food Programme looks to scale-up aid deliveries inside Gaza amid ceasefire.

    • —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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