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    European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:52


    AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a long-sought landmark free trade agreement.

    Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 1:01


    AP correspondent Julie Walker reports as President Trump continues to threaten Greenland, US lawmakers visit.

    Family of Iranian protester searched for her body in a pile of corpses and buried her on a roadside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:59


    AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the death of one young protester in Iran.

    Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:56


    AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a judge rules that ICE can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.

    Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:58


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports the defendant in the Charlie Kirk killing wants a change of prosecutors.

    Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:55


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports some top Minnesota leaders are under federal scrutiny.

    Nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:39


    Striking New York nurses have resumed contract talks with one of the city's major hospital systems. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

    California protester left blind in one eye is among string of violent run-ins with federal agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:55


    A protester loses sight in one eye, in one of a growing number of violent encounters during protests over the federal immigration crackdown. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

    NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:51


    Mourners gathered in North Carolina to remember a NASCAR driver and family who were killed in a plane crash. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:32


    A pair of big name baseball free agents have come off the board in signings by NL East teams. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Stocks edge a bit below their latest records on Wall Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:52


    Stocks edge a little lower on Wall Street to end the trading week.

    Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:57


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that sharks teeth could get a bit softer... but not for the right reason.

    Drunk driver gets 24 years to life in prison for killing 4 people at July 4 barbecue in NYC park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:46


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a lengthy sentence for a New York drunk driver.

    Venezuelan opposition leader is confident about return of democracy but says little of her plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:54


    After leaving her Nobel Peace Prize medal with President Trump on Thursday, Venezuela's exiled opposition leader says her country deserves freedom without the trappings of the Maduro regime. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

    Tesla granted more time in US investigation into its self-driving tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:37


    AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an ongoing investigation into Elon Musk's Tesla

    Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:51


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Supreme Court taking up a case of state lawsuits against the popular weedkiller Roundup.

    Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:39


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a frosty Florida.

    Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:41


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump taking the unusual step of thanking Iran's government.

    US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:38


    AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on flu cases in the United States

    Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:52


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports thousands have rallied in Cuba.

    Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:55


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump making a new threat as he continues pushing for the U.S. to control Greenland.

    Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:49


    A former One Direction star is releasing another album. AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez has more.

    A hard-line cleric in Iran calls for executions over protests, a red line for Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:46


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on an Iranian cleric's call for the death penalty for detained protesters.

    Stocks waver on Wall Street and remain near records

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:43


    U.S. stocks wavered in morning trading. The AP's Seth Sutel has more.

    Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:59


    AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on something else named after President Donald Trump.

    Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:35


    Baseball's biggest spenders have struck again with another major free agent signing. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    The latest in sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:56


    Los Angeles strikes again with another major free agent signing in baseball, the defending NBA champs secure a road win in Houston, ex-college hoops players are among those charged in latest betting investigation, a star NFL quarterback is injured ahead of a big playoff game and the PGA Tour returns. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:58


    AP correspondent reports on the mood in Minneapolis.

    Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:59


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the visit of a Nobel Peace Prize winner to the White House.

    Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ's hometown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 0:58


    AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on the unveiling of a new stamp honoring legendary heavyweight Muhammad Ali.

    Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:43


    Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 1:14


    NASA says an astronaut is doing well after an emergency medical return. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

    Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:53


    Wikipedia is celebrating it's 25th anniversary in an AI world. Lisa Dwyer reports.

    Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:46


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports more minifridges are being recalled.

    Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:58


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on President Trump's threat to take a new approach to the tensions in Minnesota

    Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:51


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on an unusual cache of mummified remains found.

    Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:31


    Mortgage rates drop to their lowest level in over three years. AP correspondent Alex Veiga reports.

    US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:38


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the US has seized another ship in the Caribbean.

    Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:51


    Prosecutors say former NCAA players are among those facing charges over rigged basketball games. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Wall Street steadies as Big Tech bounces back and oil prices ease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:53


    Wall Street is strengthening as tech stocks bounce back.

    Fear and anger spread after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:52


    AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued violence in Minneapolis as federal officers carrying out stepped up immigration enforcement.

    Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:38


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests in Minneapolis.

    US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:47


    AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on immigrant visas suspended for citizens of 75 countries.

    War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:40


    AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Senate has rejected a war powers resolution.

    The latest in sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:56


    A top free agent NFL coach nears a deal in the Big Apple, a top college QB is returning to school, Cleveland's star powers a blowout win over Philly, the reigning top NBA draft pick suffers an injury, No. 1 hangs on and there's a top 10 upset in college basketball, an All-Star pitcher signs a big deal and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:34


    A top NFL free agent coach appears headed to the Big Apple. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:37


    A slow decline in U.S. overdose deaths. The AP's Mike Hempen has the latest numbers.

    Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:56


    In a change long sought by the dairy industry, President Trump is bringing whole milk back to school food programs. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

    'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield held without bond on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 0:53


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports an actor is being held without bond.

    Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 0:35


    A top college football star's surprise decision to return has throw a wrench into some NFL team's plans. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's North Carolina home burglarized weeks after plane crash, officials say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 0:32


    A late NASCAR driver's home has been burglarized following his death in a plane crash. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

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