February 18, 2025

US, Russia hold Ukraine negotiations; 4 Nations title game set

16 minutes

On today's episode: The US and Russia hold negotations to end the war in Ukraine; North Korea pushes back against denuclearization; 80 survive Delta jet crash in Toronto; DOGE and taxpayer information; pro-Russian hackers attack Italian websites; and Mexico wants Google to restore name of Gulf of Mexico on Maps.

'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk.

American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges is freed ahead of Russia-US talks.

Trump nominates Ed Martin, an ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, to stay as top DC federal prosecutor.

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv.

European leaders gather for an emergency meeting over fear Trump has isolated age-old allies.

To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class.

Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike 'Zizian' group linked to multiple killings in the US.

The United States gets its title rematch against Canada, a familiar face sits atop the AP Top 25 poll in college basketball, an NL West team extends an All-Star, a three-time AL MVP changes positions, and the status of an AL East slugger is uncertain.

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal.

Villagers in southern Lebanon prepare to return home as Israeli army withdraws under ceasefire deal.

Israel says its forces will remain in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday's pullout deadline.

Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection.

—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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