May 12, 2025

US, China reach tariffs deal; Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision

24 minutes

On today's episode: U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war; Hamas will release the final US hostage Monday; the latest on the war between Russia and Ukraine; PKK Kurdish militant group reaches peace deal with Turkey; President Donald Trump is visiting the Middle East.

Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman.

Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facing.

Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar's royal family for possible use as Air Force One.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport.

Transgender issues are a strength for Trump, AP-NORC poll finds.

Trump administration says it's actively looking at suspending habeas corpus.

At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods.

New acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff.

Opening statements expected in Diddy sex trafficking trial.

Judge sets dates for Menendez brothers' resentencing hearings.

1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus and SUV on Los Angeles freeway.

Dog rescued from river by NYPD gets forever home with officer.

Newark mayor denies trespassing at immigration detention center following arrest.

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope.

A record half helps the Pacers take control and a gutsy Thunder win in the NBA Playoffs, Mikko Rantanen stays hot to lift the Stars and the defending champs even things up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, another managerial change in baseball and Sepp Straka earns his second win of the season in golf.

UNC Belichick's girlfriend 'welcome' at football facilities after report she had been banned.

FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host.

Timberwolves say fan ejected for conduct toward Draymond Green at Thursday's playoff game.

Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade.

Expedia cites lower demand for US travel for weaker-than-expected revenue.

India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight clashes in Kashmir.

Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit.

Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity.

2 men convicted in chainsaw massacre of UK's beloved Sycamore Gap tree.

—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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