October 20, 2025

US may buy Argentinian beef; Limp Bizkit bassist dies

29 minutes

On today's episode:

Trump suggests US will buy Argentinian beef to bring down prices for American consumers.

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum.

Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, becoming Bolivia's first conservative leader in decades.

How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll.

George Santos says he's humbled but dismisses 'pearl clutching' critics.

Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire.

Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug dealer’ and announces an end to US aid to the country.

US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says.

Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate.

'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe as GOP calls them 'hate America' rallies.

Trump's immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market.

What the shutdown means for workers, federal programs and the economy.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area.

Trump tells Zelenskyy he's reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after warning Russia he might.

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died.

Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor.

New York Republicans suspend Young Republicans group after release of offensive group chat.

Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate.

Arizona executes a man for killing 4 members of a family in Phoenix in 1993.

FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane.

Wall Street steadies after anxiety over the health of regional banks roiled markets.

Regional banks' bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street.

Toronto forces a Game 7 in the ALCS, Indianapolis stays ahead of the pack atop the NFL, a former star running back dies, a five-TD day lifts Georgia to an upset win, Ohio State and Indiana top the AP Top 25 and a 15-time NBA All-Star gets an extension.

US businessman Josh Wander, whose firm invested in soccer clubs, indicted for alleged $500M fraud.

South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access.

Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting.

Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saint.

One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder.

British military says ship ablaze after being struck off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.

Israel identifies the remains of one more hostage while 9 Palestinians are killed in Gaza City.

On this week's AP Religion Roundup, plans are squashed for Bibles in Oklahoma public schools, and the Mormon church has a new leader.

—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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