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Trump, Zelensky to meet; Chiefs' Kelce plans to play next season

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  • In today's episode: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday; an update on Pope Francis; the death of Gene Hackman; the latest on federal aid; and an interview with Leonard Peltier.
  • Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts.
  • DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say.
  • Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful.
  • Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce.
  • President Trump warning there's a small window to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for March 4, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China.
  • MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis.'
  • USAID workers clear out their desks as Trump's push to gut agency hits final steps.
  • Economic Blackout Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference.
  • The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more.
  • Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows.
  • Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US.
  • Woman suspected in Colorado Tesla dealership vandalism charged in federal court.
  • Stock market today Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8.5% and AI mania falters.
  • Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weather.
  • Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls for sixth-straight week to lowest level since December.
  • Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months.
  • Stephen Curry dazzles with a near-career night for the Warriors, the NBA’s all-time coaching-wins-leader updates his health status, a three-time Super Bowl champion is forgoing retirement, and a historic round on the PGA Tour. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
  • Dozens reportedly injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo.
  • Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations.

    • —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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