December 01, 2025

US, Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks end to the war

35 minutes

On today's episode:

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker an end to the war.

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats.

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot.

Hondurans vote to elect new president in a close race under shadow of Trump’s surprise intervention.

LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss.

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty.

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty.

US retailers watch Black Friday traffic for a hoped-for holiday halo effect.

A Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown is coming to southeast Louisiana. Here's what to know.

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members.

Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding.

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in anti-immigrant social media screed.

Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs.

Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami.

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE.

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Academy Award for 'Shakespeare In Love,' has died at 88.

Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74.

As parts of the Great Lakes region dig out from a weekend storm, some parts of the Northeast are preparing for their first significant snowstorm this season.

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted.

Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban.

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season.

Police search for shooter after 4 are killed and 11 wounded in shooting in Stockton, California.

4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks the Anchorage area of Alaska, largest since 2021.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan.

Josh Allen’s record TD helps Buffalo top Pittsburgh, Denver becomes the NFL’s second 10-win team and the L.A. Rams’ win streak ends, a top college football coach leaves one SEC team for another, Texas A&M slips in the rankings after its first loss and a former NBA MVP returns from injury.

After Luka Doncic called special court 'dangerous,' Lakers playing NBA Cup game on normal court.

Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials.

LSU confirms Kelly was fired 'without cause' and is owed his full $54 million buyout.

Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption.

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope.

Pope Leo XIV prays at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul as Turkey and Armenia attempt reconciliation.

Netanyahu submits request for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial.

Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza ministry says.

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest.

Death toll from floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka rises to 132, with 176 people still missing.

Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.

Two tankers catch fire in the Black Sea after being struck, Turkish authorities report.

Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen.

On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a former Popemobile is converted to deliver health care, and high hopes are set for Pope Leo’s trip to Lebanon and Turkey.

—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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