On today's episode:
- Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills at least 21 people in line to receive pensions
- US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia
- Nepal’s prime minister resigns after 19 killed in protests against social media ban and corruption
- Activist group says a drone hit a Gaza aid boat in Tunisia, but authorities deny attack
- Attorney says detained Korean Hyundai workers had special skills for short-term jobs
- Rupert Murdoch's family reaches deal on who will control media empire after his death
- New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention.
- Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump, which he denies.
- Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean.
- Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks.
- Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens.
- Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now.
- Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida.
- Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation judgment against President Trump.
- Private funeral service held for Italian designer Giorgio Armani in church near his birthplace.
- Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump found guilty of violating terms of his release.
- Decades-old mystery solved girl identified in New Hampshire serial killer case.
- Stocks tick higher after Wall Street flirts with another record.
- Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away as sales slump drags on.
- Howard Stern returns to SiriusXM radio show after trolling listeners.
- Banksy unveils a new mural of a judge beating a protester outside London court.
- Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances.
- J.J. McCarthy wins his debut to conclude the NFL’s opening week, a pair of 49ers stars are dealing with injuries, the Giants stick with a former Super Bowl champion at quarterback, a three-time MLB All-Star is sidelined by injury and a global soccer star faces a multi-game suspension.
- NBA player's sister fatally shot at New Jersey apartment complex, her boyfriend charged with murder.
- Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games.
- Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation.
- French government collapses in a confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister.
- Train collision with bus in Mexico kills at least 8 people, authorities say.
- Ukraine shows diplomats damage after Russia's largest aerial attack since invasion.
- Israel bombs another Gaza City high-rise as US advances a new ceasefire proposal.
- Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say.
- Spain intensifies criticism of Israeli offensive in Gaza. Israel responds with travel bans.
- Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills 6, injures at least 15.
—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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