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On today's episode: President Donald Trump addresses whether the US could join Israel in its fight with Iran; Sen. Josh Hawley wants former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen reviewed; the AP reports the Buss family is selling a controlling stake of the Lakers; today is Juneteenth; and the NTSB has a report on May's small plane crash in San Diego. US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts. Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico. Supreme Court work goes on with 16 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship. Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights. 'Nobody knows' Trump won't say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran. Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast. Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death. NYC mayoral candidate is arrested at immigration court after linking arms with man being detained. Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial takes a day off due a juror's illness. Wall Street ends mixed after the Fed says it's still waiting to see the effects of Trump's tariffs. Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year. SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported. Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging Waymo. Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline. US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels. FDA approves the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV. Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart. Tyrese Haliburton’s health up in the air as the Pacers face elimination against Thunder in NBA Finals, a controlling stake of 17-time champion Lakers is sold with record valuation, a multi-time Pro Bowl defensive back signs in Baltimore, the Yankees end a three-game stretch of futility, an AL East team is in talks for a sale and more.  Ex-NFL player Ramzee Robinson sues Chiefs for wrongful termination, racial discrimination. Cheerleaders can now go pro Varsity Spirit's new league offers pay. South Africa opens a new inquiry into apartheid-era killings known as Cradock Four. Princess of Wales pulls out of engagement at Royal Ascot. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Iran warned the US to not intervene in its conflict with Israel; the Florida Panthers have clinched a second-straight Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers; Los Angeles lifted curfews; and Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton will receive special Oscars. Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says. Senate passes crypto regulations, sends to House without addressing Trump's investments. Appeals court hears arguments in National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban. Padilla says in Senate 'it's time to wake up' after forced removal from Noem's event. Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrender. Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big bill. Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators. Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving his 11-year bribery sentence. Man who fired at gunman and killed Utah 'No Kings' protester was a safety volunteer, organizers say. Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, is arrested outside immigration court. Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender. Kraft Heinz pulling artificial dyes from its US products in 2027. US retail sales fall and Americans turn cautious after spending early this year to beat tariffs. Florida clinches back-to-back Stanley Cup titles, Rafael Devers makes an immediate impact in his San Francisco debut, a Pacers star’s status is up in the air for the rest of the NBA Finals and Caitlin Clark sends the Fever to the Commissioner’s Cup.  Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open. Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes. Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp for new leadership. Firms led by US military veterans deliver aid in Africa and Gaza, alarming humanitarian groups. Israel strikes Tehran for a sixth day as Iranian casualties rise. UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women. Experts say Iran's Natanz enrichment site more damged than originally thought. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Russian media says North Korea will send military construction workers and deminers to Russia; Russian drones struck Ukraine; Israeli strikes on Iran continue; President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit; wildfires lead to evacuations on Hawaii's Maui island; and the first artificial solar eclipse has been created by European satellites. US and UK say they've cemented a trade agreement that Trump calls fair for both nations. Trump muses about turning the G7 back into the G8 — or even the G9 with China. G7 leaders want to contain the Israel-Iran conflict, as Trump calls for talks between the countries. G7 summit opens in Canada with a focus on trade, wars — and not riling Trump. Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers. Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support. Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate. Leonard Lauder, philanthropist who globalized family cosmetic business, dies at age 92. Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company. Trial opens for lawsuit against pardoned Capitol riot defendant over police officer's suicide. Prosecutors-Suspect in shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers planned to target two others. Protester killed at Utah 'No Kings' rally was fashion designer from 'Project Runway.' Flash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people. Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices ease. Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute. Oklahoma City outlasts Indiana in pivotal Game 5 of NBA Finals, a Pacers star is limited by injury, Shohei Ohtani makes his much-anticipated season debut on the mound for the Dodgers, first returns in MLB All-Star voting and the first College World Series no-hitter in 65 years.  Black boxes from India plane crash under study to ascertain cause of the disaster that killed 270. At least 45 Palestinians killed while waiting for aid trucks in Gaza, health officials say. Death toll from an attack by gunmen in north-central Nigeria reaches 150, survivors say. Israeli opposition leader rallies behind Netanyahu's Iran operation, suspending months of criticism. Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air Show. Nuclear agency head warns of radiological and chemical contamination inside Iran’s main nuclear site. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: The conflict between Israel and Iran enters its fourth day; Spaniards protest over mass tourism; a German court has sentenced a Syrian doctor to life in prison; and the Boston Red Sox have sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster trade. Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came. Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants. Macron visits Greenland to show European support for the strategic Arctic island coveted by Trump. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz State lawmaker, husband killed in politically targeted shooting. Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials. Feds to continue to detain Columbia protester, claiming he lied on his green card application. Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court. Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach. South Carolina executes a man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders. Jury begins deliberating whether Karen Read is guilty of murder in Boston police boyfriend’s death. Is Father's Day getting more respect Depends on who you ask. Oil prices leap 7% and Dow drops 1.8% on worries about what will happen to the crude market. J.J. Spaun’s 65-foot putt clinches his first major victory at the U.S. Open, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion is traded in a baseball blockbuster, a former first-round pick is traded in the NBA and the United States men’s national team earns a Gold Cup-opening rout. Ex-NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charges in Miami shooting. Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens. Cyclists hit the streets of London for a naked bike ride. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, London's Hindi community mourns plane crash victims and Pope Leo XIV makes fashion waves. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Welcome to kitten season, when animal shelters need all the help they can get. Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat. Indiana Jones' whip, Kane's Rosebud sled and Culkin's 'Home Alone' snow cap are going up for auction. Where's Marty McFly's guitar? Search is on for 'Back to the Future' prop 4 decades later. Military commander says 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel. Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California. Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials. US shifts military resources in Mideast in response to Israel strikes and possible Iran attack. NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research. Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust. Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show. Milky Way's chance of colliding with galaxy billions of years from now New study puts odds at 50-50. Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science. Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May. Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped. Consumer sentiment rose in June for 1st time this year as inflation remains stayed tame. The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs. Who's that knocking at your door It's Anthony Weiner on a comeback tour. A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave.' Bustling crowds and bus rides are part of the annual peony pilgrimage to Michigan. Miss Atomic Bomb, the woman, the mystery and the man who solved it. When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way. The AP reporters covering the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Case. First millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonized Sept. 7, the pope says. On this week's Religion Roundup, Gaza Muslims struggle and celebrate, and witnesses recall a antisemitic attack. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Israel struck nuclear and missle sites in Iran; an update on the Air India crash; a judge rules on President Trump's deployment of the National Guard; protests are planned across the nation on Saturday; Reds pitcher Wade Miley is accused in court documents of being the drug supplier for the late Tyler Skaggs; and the owner of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic is arrested. Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave. Sen. Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem's news conference on immigration raids and handcuffed. Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel. Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary. There was a testy exchange on Capitol Hill over the use of a public app by the Defense Secretary. Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars. Trump says an Israeli attack on Iran is not imminent but is concerned it 'could very well happen.' Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI. Most US adults say Trump's military parade is not a good use of money, a new poll finds. Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate. Wall Street ticks closer to its record after Oracle rallies. Massive Google Cloud outage disrupts popular internet services. The Oilers overcome an early three-goal deficit to tie the Stanley Cup Final, Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck brings home Hart and Vezina, bogey-free J.J. Spaun tops U.S. Open leaderboard, the Mets lose their ace to injury and a former All-Star is accused of supplying drugs to a late pitcher. Also: Democrats criticize latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes. Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for the first time. Russia's military casualties top 1 million in 3-year-old war, Ukraine says. At least 240 people, including those on the ground, killed in the Air India crash, official says. Israel says it deported 6 more activists detained on a Gaza aid boat. Netanyahu's government survives vote to dissolve Israel's parliament. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: An Air India plane bound for London crashes with more than 240 onboard; a UN nuclear watchdog board censures Iran; a federal court will hold a hearing Thursday on the use of military in Los Angles; and there are deadly floods in South Africa. Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic. Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated. Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning. US reduces the presence of people not deemed essential to work in the Middle East as tensions rise. Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far.' Veterans are divided over the Army's big parade, being held on Trump's birthday. Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%. Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82. 2 men plead not guilty in New York crypto kidnapping and torture case. Families of those killed in collapse of Georgia ferry dock sue companies that built it Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in the retrial of his landmark #MeToo sex crimes case. Not-so-hot pursuit of burglary suspect sees police cars chase tractor excavator at walking pace. Police arrest more than 20 people on first night of curfew aimed at protests in downtown Los Angeles. Wall Street's rally stalls as US stocks dip for their 1st loss in 4 days. Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty. Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports. GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US. An unlikely hero puts the Pacers in front in the NBA Finals, the Knicks struggle to fill fired coach Tom Thibodeau’s vacancy, Aaron Judge goes deep again in another Yankees’ win and a four-time All-Star is named the NHL’s top defenseman again.  US Open: When it starts, how to watch, what's at stake, betting odds for golf's next major. Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law. Deion Sanders says 'everything is OKAY' after not attending football camps in Boulder, Colorado. Anti-doping watchdog urges US authorities to shut down planned drug-fueled event in Las Vegas. At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say. Netanyahu's government faces possible collapse as the opposition seeks to dissolve parliament. Poland's Tusk faces confidence vote in hopes of 'new opening' after stinging setback. More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Los Angeles continues dealing with protests over federal immigration policies; Elon Musk backs down from his feud with President Donald Trump; New Jersey held primaries for governor; a US representative from New Jersey has been indicted; and South Korea shuts down propaganda messaging across the North Korean border. A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in Trump's bid to erase hush money conviction. Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests. Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events. President Trump aims to end FEMA. CNN correspondent and crew detained and escorted from Los Angeles protest zone. Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to Los Angeles and Pentagon chaos. DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex says she joined 'cuckold' sex marathons to feel loved by him. Weinstein jury pores over accuser's emails during deliberations. Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns. Baltimore jail staff failed to protect a deaf man killed by his cellmate, lawsuit says. New York lawmakers approve bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill. US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear. Sly Stone, revolutionary funk rock musician, dies at 82. A monster blast for Aaron Judge in a Yankees’ blowout win, a big day for Manny Machado in the Padres’ rout of the Dodgers, an NFL star skips minicamp amid a likely contract dispute and a former first-round pick signs, a two-time AP College Player of the Year undergoes surgery in the NBA and Lane Hutson is the NHL’s top rookie.  San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama heads to a temple in China for a few days. Matt Vogt once chose dentistry over golf. Back home at the US Open, he's learned he didn't have to. NCAA says online abuse related to sports betting declined during this year's March Madness. Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concerns. Farewell letter found at the home of the Austrian school shooter but motive remains unclear. Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13. UK FM on sanctions against two Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence against Palestinians.' A school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz leaves 9 people and the suspected gunman dead. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: NATO is set to approve new military purchases as part of a defense spending hike; Russia launches a new series of drone attacks against Ukraine; President Donald Trump issues new travel bans; at least 11 people died in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India; and the latest in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire. Trump orders investigation of Biden’s use of an autopen, claiming White House cover-up. Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says. Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals. Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices. San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship. Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says. Both parties react to Elon Musk's response to the Trump tax cut bill. Pennsylvania is suing the USDA over cutting funding to a $1 billion food aid program for states. Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields. US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings. David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat. Family of teen arrested on his way to volleyball practice asks immigration officials to release him. Vigil held for victims of Boulder firebombing attack as suspect's family fights deportation. 1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding in Texas and Kansas. Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds Washington man supplied chemicals used in California fertility clinic bombing, authorities say. Wall Street’s big rally stalls following some discouraging economic data. Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says. Harvey Weinstein doesn't plan to testify at sex crimes retrial. The Oilers strike first in the Stanley Cup Final, Novak Djokovic moves two wins away from his 25th Grand Slam title and Coco Gauff prevails at the French Open, a new coach for Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in the NBA, a 12-win team gets its first series victory in baseball and a costly miscue to open the Women’s College World Series finals. Gary Bettman says NHL-NHLPA talks on a new CBA are 'in really good shape.' Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death. FanDuel bans bettor over heckling incident with Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas. A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary displays China's ability to suppress history. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episodes: US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack; 50 nations — but not the US — have gathered to discuss aid for Ukraine; South Korea's new president plans to open talks with North Korea; Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal; and McDonald's is bringing back a popular menu item. Musk slams Trump's big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4th deadline. Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions. Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know. Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-accounts scandal. FBI says it broke up effort to bring toxic fungus to Michigan lab from China. Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for its AI needs. The iconic Goodyear Blimp is 100. To celebrate, a flight over Ohio. Closing arguments at Weinstein retrial A #Metoo 'poster boy' or a predator. Sean 'Diddy' Combs feared footage of him beating his girlfriend would ruin his career, witness says. Colorado attack defendant backed off plan to kill all in a group he called 'Zionist,' police say. Boulder suspect planned to kill group he called 'Zionist,' but appeared to have second thoughts Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls. Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records. US job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign the American labor market remains resilient. Bryce Harper makes a triumphant return for the Phillies, the Rockies snap a record streak of futility and a Diamondbacks ace lands on the injured list, the Knicks make a coaching change after their best season in 25 years, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek inch closer to defending their French Open titles and more.  Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says. College softball players are turning up the volume during the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy. South Korea’s main conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo concedes defeat in the presidential election. Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: A liberal candidate is expected to become South Korea's next president; Poland's prime minister sets a confidence vote on his government; the latest on an attack in Colorado; and police in Portugal will start a new search where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007. US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump's trade wars, OECD says. Trump pardons 2 divers who freed 19 sharks off the coast of Florida. Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease. Supreme Court to hear private prison company appeal in suit over immigration detainee $1-a-day wages. Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban. Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans. ICE chief defends agents' use of masks, decries sanctuary jurisdictions. To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer. A colossal cloud of Sahara dust is smothering the Caribbean en route to the US. All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says. 'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home. Stabbing attack at homeless shelter sends 11 people to hospital, man in custody. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed' when she sent loving texts years after rape. Harvey Weinstein doesn't plan to testify at sex crimes retrial. Stabbing attack at homeless shelter sends 11 people to hospital, man in custody. Wall Street drifts higher as oil prices jump and US manufacturing slumps. Mike Trout turns back the clock with a big night at the plate, one of baseball’s top prospects is promoted, a 24-time Grand Slam winner makes French Open history as two American women advance, a Stanley Cup Final-bound star earns two major NHL awards, a new Madden cover athlete and more. Another runaway victory has a 24-time Grand Slam winner well on his way to a fourth French Open crown. Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal. Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects. Sicily's Mount Etna erupts in a fiery show of smoke and ash miles high. China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas. Ukraine and Russia end their latest round of direct peace talks in Istanbul. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: A man with a makeshift flamethrower attacked a group of people in Boulder, Colorado, calling for the release of Israeli hostages; Russia and Ukraine will continue peace talks despite new drone attacks; Poland has a new president; South Korea will hold a presidential election; and a look at the NBA Finals. US Senators warn Russia, as it continues it's war with Ukraine. Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die.' Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins. FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Trump fast-tracks Utah uranium mine, but industry revival may wait for higher prices. Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart. President Donald Trump says he's once again raising tariffs on steel. Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced. Trump's list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' includes some that support his immigration policies. Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with 'colossal change.' 1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another person dead in Los Angeles County shooting. Wildfires burning across central Canada force more people to evacuate. Philadelphia kicks off Pride Month with flag raising. Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week. Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers. Wall Street glides to the end of its best month since 2023. Actor Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says. Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series 'M.A.S.H.,' has died at 87. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say ex-assistant’s social media posts undercut her rape allegation. Scottie Scheffler stays hot at the Memorial, a first-time major winner in women’s golf, defending champs Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek reach the quarterfinals and a rare American feat at the French Open, and the Yankees bounce back from a thumping in a World Series rematch. Stanley Cup Final rematch begins Wednesday in Edmonton. Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter. French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren't just for snoring. Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body. Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump. The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 high. Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel's blockade. Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says. Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, thousands displaced. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a Jewish museum reopens after a deadly shooting, and beat boxing nuns go viral. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say. The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it. Why 'wrench attacks' on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise. A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says. Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them. Supreme Court lets Trump end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries. CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots. US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles. Maryland's Wes Moore says he's not running for president but high-profile stops keep chatter alive. US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far. Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 911 before prison and pardon, has died at 69. Authorities eyeing whether a kitchen job had a role in the 'Devil in the Ozarks' prison escape. Lance McCullers Jr. hires security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter. Escape of ex-police chief known as 'Devil in the Ozarks' has Arkansas residents on edge. WWII bomber crash left 11 dead and 'non-recoverable.' 4 are finally coming home. Harvard agrees to relinquish early photos of slaves, ending a long legal battle. US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu. A journalist was killed while writing a book on the Amazon. Here's how friends completed his work. Japan to use soil from contaminated Fukushima on flowerbeds at prime minister's office. Only 900 speakers of the Sanna language remain. Now Cyprus' Maronites are mounting a comeback. Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment. Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia’s busiest airport. Vessel's implosion can be heard on new video from expedition to Titanic wreckage. Most LGBTQ+ adults feel Americans don't accept transgender people, Pew poll finds. Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, Ken Ham continues his crusade for creationism in the face of science. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Chaos in Gaza as violence interupts the distribution of aid; the Trump administration has made a ceasefire proposal to Israel and Hamas; President Donald Trump will be in Pennsylvania today to support a deal with Nippon Steel; and there is a new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.  State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff. US supercomputer named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna to power AI and scientific research. What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down. White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s MAHA report. Trump administration increases pressure on 'sanctuary jurisdictions' with public listing. Man who blamed exposure to far-right content gets 3 years for threatening election officials. Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard. Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong. New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run. Arizona police officer pulls woman from burning car. A global rally for stocks loses steam amid questions about what will happen to Trump's tariffs. Cosmetics company E.l.f acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.89%, its highest level since early February. The Knicks stave off elimination in the NBA Playoffs, the Oilers make it back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances, the Kraken hire a coach, a tennis icon overcomes injury to advance at Roland Garros, and Ben Griffin extends his hot streak at the Memorial. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.89%, its highest level since early February. March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided in next few months, Baker says. Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court. Family of an Israeli held hostage in Iraq for 800 days hangs on to hope for her freedom. UN official says Russia isn't imminently turning on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ursula von der Leyen honored with award for contributions to European unity —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Details and reactions from US plans to revoke visas from Chinese students; a South Korean nay patrol plane crashed; Washington mends ties with Syria; Jewish settlers continue moving into the West Bank; and the Trump administration canceled research into influenza vaccines.  Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government. Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' a fracture in a key relationship. Lawyer says Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US. Trump pardons Julie and Todd Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted in 2022 of fraud and tax evasion. President Trump bristling over suggestions he's 'chickening out' over tariffs. Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks. A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE. Transportation Secretary wants billions to improve U.S. airports. Head of human smuggling plot gets 10 years after family of 4 froze to death on US-Canada border. Judge Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos was unlawfully detained by ICE. Delta flight delayed because 2 pigeons sneaked aboard a plane in Minneapolis. Manhunt launched for ex-police chief known as 'Devil in the Ozarks' after his escape from prison. Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist. Wall Street drifts lower as US stocks slow their roll. Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial. Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK. The Thunder eliminate the Timberwolves to punch their ticket back to the NBA Finals, the Panthers make it three consecutive Stanley Cup Final berths by knocking out the Hurricanes, and a two-time French Open finalist falls while the defending champions and a world No. 1 advance at Roland Garros. Baylor football player Alex Foster dies from gunfire as city issues curfew over spate of violence. Patriots say they will handle video of receiver Stefon Diggs internally. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Men face prison for human smuggling; dozens wounded after shooting at Gaza aid site; the Trump administration is challenging an order blocking deportations to South Sudan; markets opened mixed on Wednesday; passengers flying in Turkey could face fines for unbuckling early; and SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control. Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions. US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting. US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor. King Charles III says Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation. Kennedy says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media. Trump administration moves to cut federal contracts for Harvard. Trump administration orders Michigan coal plant to stay open. California changes competition rules for track and field finals amid controversy over trans athlete. 2 killed and dozens injured in Greyhound bus crash in Tennessee. Kansas community holds private memorial for Israeli Embassy staffer killed in DC ambush. What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it. 2 killed and 9 injured in a Memorial Day shooting at a Philadelphia park. S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street's roller-coaster ride whips back upward. Macy's profit and sales slip and it cuts profit forecast for 2025, but beats Q1 expectations. United is narrowing its check-in window for US flights. Here's how it compares to other airlines. Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk. US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines due to tariff anxiety. Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77. A former aide says Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her in a plot to kill Kid Cudi. The Pacers are knocking on the door of the NBA Finals, Paige Bueckers earns her first pro win on familiar turf, the Oilers near a return to the Stanley Cup Final, a Phillies star exits with an injury, big names advance at Roland Garros and a Pro Bowler will miss time with his new team. Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming. German court rules against Peruvian farmer in landmark climate lawsuit. Zelenskyy visits Berlin as he seeks more support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy. Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its bombing campaign slows. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: A man drove a minivan into a crowd of fans celebrating after Liverpool's Premier League Championship; there was an explosion at a chemical plant in China; several escaped Louisiana inmates have been captured; King Charles will speak in Canada; and the Indianapolis 500 had its biggest TV audience in 17 years. Trump honors fallen soldiers at Arlington, calling them 'America's best and bravest.' EU trade negotiator says calls with US officials were 'good' after Trump extends tariff deadline. Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July. White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say. Chief Justice agrees to pause court orders requiring DOGE to turn over records about its operation. Former US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York dies at 94. Duck Dynasty patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies. Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90. Man with US and German citizenship charged with attempted attack on US embassy in Tel Aviv. A federal judge orders the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan deported to Mexico to the US. At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting. A crypto investor is charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in an NYC apartment for weeks. Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states. 'Lilo & Stitch' teams with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend. Cannes awards its Palme d'Or trophy to Iranian revenge drama 'It Was Just an Accident.' Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder. Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris but won't face prison time. An MVP performance puts Oklahoma City on the brink of returning to the NBA Finals, the Hurricanes keep their season alive and end a double-digit losing streak in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, more leadoff heroics for Shohei Ohtani in baseball and the WNBA’s top star is out with an injury. France's National Assembly to vote on long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options. German court convicts 4 ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal. Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump as a unified bloc, Malaysia PM says. On-duty navigator was allegedly asleep when cargo ship ran aground in Norway and nearly hit a house. Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend. Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long. Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024. Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll finds. Stop making cents US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny. The crypto industry saw Trump as a champion. Some now fear he's putting personal profits first. Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the past. Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work and reunite families. NASA's Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows by. Caught on camera, capuchin monkeys kidnap howler monkey babies. Clownfish shrink their bodies to survive ocean heat waves. Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines. How many Americans believe in astrology and rely on fortune-telling A new survey has answers. For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving. Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests. A look at the 150-year history of ships hitting the Brooklyn Bridge. Fictional fiction A newspaper's summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI. Still finding trouble in the woods 'Blair Witch Project' star at center of Maine road dispute. College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model, no automatic byes for top league champs. Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year. Record-setting British climber says he will scale Everest again next year, targeting his 20th summit. Five years later How the murder of George Floyd changed America. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: China criticized the Trump administration after it banned Harvard from enrolling international students; Iran and the US will continue negotiations; stocks are mixed overseas; the latest from the Kim Kardashian heist trial; and Kermit talks to the graduates from the Universit of Maryland. Judge blocks Trump administration's mass layoffs at the Education Department. Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session. Police respond to shooting outside CIA headquarters. Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza.' Thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck have been adopted. A music talent agency says 3 employees died on a plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents. Tennessee man is executed for killing his wife and her 2 sons, 3 years after last-minute reprieve. Stocks drift to a mixed close as worries about the US government's soaring debt continue to weigh. April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.86%, its highest level since mid-February. Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke into his home. The Thunder move two wins away from the NBA Finals, the Nuggets elevate their interim coach, the Panthers earn another blowout win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a coaching hire and a front office change in the NHL and a hot start on the golf course in Fort Worth. Team Penske focused on moving forward after shock firings following Indy 500 cheating scandal. French Open 2025: The certainty Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek brought to Paris is missing now. College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model, no automatic byes for top league champs. In New Zealand's Parliament, a battered cookie tin decides which new laws get debated. Philippines condemns Chinese coast guard's use of water cannon on a research vessel. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: UN aid enter Gaza; two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were killed in Washington; the latest on the GOP tax bill; Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth accepts a jet from Qatar; and North Korea fails to launch a naval destroyer. House Republicans pushing through an all-nighter trying to pass Trump's big bill. Budget cuts at Trump EPA become flashpoint at a heated hearing — and, Democrats say, may kill people. Judge bars Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts. Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the targeted killing of white farmers. Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75. Judge vacates federal rules requiring employers to provide accommodations for abortions. Judge says the Trump administration violated a court order on deportations to third countries. Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville. New Orleans jail worker thought he was unclogging a toilet, not helping 10 escape, lawyer says. Fire at historic Black church in Memphis was intentionally set, investigators say. A Texas bill to clarify exceptions to the state's abortion ban clears a key hurdle after rocky path. Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation. Flight at San Diego airport evacuated and 1 arrested following reports of a bomb threat. Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting. Massachusetts 19-year-old pleading guilty to stealing, extorting teacher and student private data. Wall Street tumbles under the weight of rising Treasury yields and US debt worries. Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recovered. Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial this week. A shocking comeback for the Pacers opens the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, a Thunder star takes home the MVP award, the Stars rally furiously to take Game 1 of the Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and an outspoken longtime NFL owner dies.  UK court puts last-minute block on a deal to hand Chagos islands to Mauritius. Iran insists it won't stop enriching uranium and agrees to new round of US talks. Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza and an end to hostilities in his first general audience. Report World's supply of critical minerals for clean energy is concentrated in fewer countries. The UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Biden's office says his 'last known' prostate cancer screening was in 2014; Israel strikes Gaza; President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Kursk region; German police arrest teens involved in far-right group; animals owned by Mexican cartels have been rescued; and a judge rules on a case involving migrants being sent to Africa. US immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say. Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID-ed trans teen athlete online. Trump announces he's selected final 'Golden Dome' space missile defenses that would cost billions. Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill. Trump's Homeland Security secretary says habeas corpus lets him 'remove people from this country.' While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance. Prosecutors charge McIver with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest. Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children. George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76. Accuser gestures at Harvey Weinstein in courtroom confrontation. Cassie's mother says Sean 'Diddy' Combs demanded $20K because her daughter was seeing someone else. 20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona. Driver in custody after breaching Buffalo airport gate. Maintenance worker says inmate threatened to shank him if he didn't assist in New Orleans jail break. NY governor to visit Seneca Nation to apologize for state's role in boarding school. US stocks sink as S&P 500 falls to its first loss in 7 days. Home Depot says it doesn't expect to boost prices because of tariffs. Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns. The Thunder earn a statement win to open the Western Conference Finals, a Timberwolves star briefly exits with an injury, the defending Stanley Cup champions cruise to a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Final, Aaron Judge and Will Warren lead the Yankees to victory and NFL stars will play flag football in L.A.  White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance. Indy 500 announces first grandstand sellout since 2016 with 350,000 expected for the race on Sunday. A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in southwestern Pakistan, killing 5 people. The personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City's mayor are shot dead. Iran’s supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment. WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response. New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Severe storms have been moving across parts of the US; President Donald Trump will visit GOP House members about his proposed tax cuts; South Africa's president will visit the US; Israel is under pressure to get aid into Gaza; and a shipment of thousands of chicks found abandoned in a USPS truck are now overwhelming an animal shelter. Trump calls Biden cancer diagnosis 'very sad' and says he is surprised it wasn't found sooner. Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. Joe Biden's long fight against the disease that killed his eldest son. Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill. Trump's big bill teeters as House conservatives demand more changes. Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin. JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US. CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement. Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from some Venezuelans; deportations could follow. Judge bars Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts. Freed from ICE custody, Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi graduates from Columbia to cheers. Crew members of tall ship that collided with Brooklyn Bridge return home to Mexico. Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend. Authorities say suspect in California fertility clinic bombing left behind 'anti-pro-life' writings. Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 remain on the lam. New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted NYC routes. Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit rating. Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest.' Singer Dawn Richard says Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened her with death after she saw him beat Cassie. A star linebacker and a Super Bowl-winning coach receive contract extensions in the NFL, a former strikeouts leader is set to return from injury in baseball, an All-Star is fined for his postgame attire in the NBA, a decorated Olympic wrestler enters a guilty plea and more. NFL owners set to discuss tush push again, along with playoff and flag football proposals. Wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder pleads to lesser charge after arrest in prostitution sting. Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world.’ —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Isarael will allow some aid into Gaza under pressure; Russia outlaws Amnesty International; President Donald Trump will talk with Ukraine and Russia; Romania completes a presidential runoff; and the latest on a Mexican ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. Trump warns Walmart Don't raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes. US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate,' judge says. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law. Army to place large metal plates on DC streets to protect them from tanks during June parade. Conservatives block Trump's big tax breaks bill in a stunning setback. Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post. Severe weather leaves at least 23 dead, including 14 in storm-battered Kentucky. Talks aimed at ending New Jersey Transit rail strike to resume Saturday, railroad CEO says. 10 escape from New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall while lone guard left to get food. Bikepacker who survived more than 3 weeks in California's snowy wilderness describes her ordeal. Fire destroys a sprawling mansion on a former Louisiana sugar plantation. Texas' measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases. US stocks power within 3% of their record as Wall Street closes out a winning week. US consumer sentiment slides to lowest in 3 years as trade war raises anxiety about inflation. Recap from the first week of Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial. The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Oklahoma City ousts Denver to advance to West finals in the NBA Playoffs, defending Stanley Cup champion Florida eliminates Toronto to return to East final, Scottie Scheffler pulls away for his third major title in golf, a double-digit winning streak ends and a suspension for a positive drug test in baseball. Judge dismisses jury in Canadian hockey sexual assault case after complaint about defense behavior. Released Israeli hostage calls on government to end war in Gaza. China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment. The UK and the EU are to seal new deals and renew ties 5 years after Brexit. Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, faith-based resettlement workers press on despite a freeze on federal support for refugees. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

In this episode: President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order comes before the Supreme Court; Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks; Trump discusses negotiations with Iran; military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks; Bono discusses his documentary that is showing at Cannes.  The FBI is disbanding one of its Washington-based public corruption squads, AP sources say. Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings. Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds. Former White House chef for 5 presidents says first families are 'just regular people' at home. DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system. Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents. Autopsies misclassified in-custody deaths that were actually homicides, Maryland officials say. New Jersey Transit issues warning for riders ahead of potential rail strike. Sole survivor of a 400-foot rock climbing fall told 911 dispatcher he could 'hardly breathe.' Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy California mountains. Wall Street drifts back within 4% of its record after the S&P 500 notches a 4th straight gain. A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war Higher prices are inevitable. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.81%, its highest level since late April. Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information and demanded $20 million ransom payment. Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Cassie forced to read aloud explicit messages with Sean 'Diddy' Combs at his sex trafficking trial. Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson. Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96. Daniel Dae Kim makes history at the Tony Awards and for Asian representation on Broadway. PGA has strong field and big surprise Jhonattan Vegas leads at 64 as stars fail to shine. Former MLB shortstop Rafael Furcal faces felony charges in South Florida, police say. Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary. FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals. First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says. Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions. US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels. Bright auroras on Jupiter are captured by Webb Space Telescope. How ancient reptile footprints are rewriting the history of when animals evolved to live on land. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza; Ukraine and Russia begin peace talks; President Donald Trump meets with troops in Qatar during his trip to the Middle East; Poland will hold presidential elections this weekend; Republicans in Missouri look to repeal an abortion-rights ammendment; the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugees. New US-backed group says it will start aid operations in Gaza within weeks. Democratic congressman pushes Trump impeachment effort, but even colleagues criticize it. Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love. Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department. Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets that. FBI says it broke up a plan to attack an Army site in suburban Detroit. Ex-FBI agent and Pentagon contractor sues over secret recording showing him criticizing Trump. Judge orders Georgetown student to be released from immigration detention as case proceeds. Weinstein accuser rips defense lawyer 'You should be ashamed of yourself.' South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban. Virginia boy swept away as heavy rains and flooding hit several states. California governor announces $12 billion budget deficit. New Jersey Transit, commuters bracing for potential train engineers strike. Stocks end mixed on Wall Street, holding on to most of the gains they made earlier in the week. DoorDash delivery driver pleads guilty to stealing $2.5 million in deliveries scam. Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company's most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week. Ford recalls nearly 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs due to risk of loss of brake function. Max streaming service is reviving the HBO name — the one it discarded two years ago. Minnesota reaches its second straight Western Conference Finals and Boston stays alive in the NBA Playoffs, the Oilers punch their ticket back to the Western Conference Final and the Panthers make a statement in Toronto in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, two coaching hires in hockey and an NFL star running back gets a payday. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Scottie Scheffler is trending going into the PGA and inspired by Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters. Pope meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket on Italian Open off-day. An American basketball player arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling. Thai officials seize over 200 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the US. Court rules in favor of the New York Times over texts between EU chief and a pharma boss. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: President Donald Trump discusses US relations with Syria and Iran during a trip to the Middle East; three Ukrainian nationals have been arrested; Ukraine-Russia peace talks are expected to begin soon; Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Gaza; Microsoft begins layoffs; California insurers can raise rates following wildfires. What's in Trump's big bill Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more. Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue. Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar. At Cannes opening, Robert De Niro calls Trump 'America's philistine president.' FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth. Major social media platforms fail to protect LGBTQ users, advocacy group GLAAD says. Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations. Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader. As President Donald Trump spoke in the Middle East, sirens blared in Israel. Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie testifies at his trial about abuse and 'freak offs.' Kim Kardashian testifies about being bound and held at gunpoint during Paris robbery. Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US. Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school in western Maryland. Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025. Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don't expect that to last. US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs. Nvidia to send 18,000 AI chips to Saudi Arabia. Family of Boeing whistleblower settles lawsuit with aircraft maker over his death. Indiana punches its ticket back to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Thunder gain the upper hand in their West semifinals series, a Celtics star has season-ending surgery, a postseason hat trick puts the Stars in command in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and two controversial baseball stars are posthumously reinstated.  Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu suspended by NHL over comments on social media. Wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder charged in prostitution sting. About 3 in 10 US adults follow women's sports, a new AP-NORC poll finds. Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Singer Cassie is expected to testify Tuesday, one day after the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs began; President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia as part of a trip to the Middle East; Nissan is trimming its workforce; the latest on the tensions between India and Pakistan; and an aviation agency rules Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014. Tariffs may have pushed up inflation a bit in April, government report to show. House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high. Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S. White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One. Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky. Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting librarian of Congress. Trump sign executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs. Trump administration welcomes 49 white South Africans as refugees. Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage. Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain. Four men arrested in West Africa for extortion scheme linked to California teen's suicide. Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war. As Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly. A Paris court finds actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set. The Knicks move a win away from their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, the defending champs lose their top player to injury, the Timberwolves push the Warriors to the brink of elimination, an NBA Draft lottery shocker and the Oilers and Hurricanes inch closer to advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage. Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4. Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war; Hamas will release the final US hostage Monday; the latest on the war between Russia and Ukraine; PKK Kurdish militant group reaches peace deal with Turkey; President Donald Trump is visiting the Middle East. Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman. Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facing. Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar's royal family for possible use as Air Force One. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport. Transgender issues are a strength for Trump, AP-NORC poll finds. Trump administration says it's actively looking at suspending habeas corpus. At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods. New acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff. Opening statements expected in Diddy sex trafficking trial. Judge sets dates for Menendez brothers' resentencing hearings. 1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus and SUV on Los Angeles freeway. Dog rescued from river by NYPD gets forever home with officer. Newark mayor denies trespassing at immigration detention center following arrest. Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope. A record half helps the Pacers take control and a gutsy Thunder win in the NBA Playoffs, Mikko Rantanen stays hot to lift the Stars and the defending champs even things up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, another managerial change in baseball and Sepp Straka earns his second win of the season in golf.  UNC Belichick's girlfriend 'welcome' at football facilities after report she had been banned. FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host. Timberwolves say fan ejected for conduct toward Draymond Green at Thursday's playoff game. Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade. Expedia cites lower demand for US travel for weaker-than-expected revenue. India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight clashes in Kashmir. Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit. Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity. 2 men convicted in chainsaw massacre of UK's beloved Sycamore Gap tree. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: On this week's AP Religion Roundup, who the new pope is to his family, and how an American reached the papacy. So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves. Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died. US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change. US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says. US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots. Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds. FedEx board member Steiner is picked to be next USPS postmaster general amid talk of privatization. Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science. He was killed in a road rage shooting. AI allowed him to deliver his own victim impact statement. Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates. Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport. What is the special tribunal for Ukraine that world leaders have backed. Leading aid group shuts down its soup kitchens across Gaza over Israel's blockade. Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is pushed to next week. Kentucky boy uses mother's phone to order 70K Dum-Dum suckers to share with his friends. Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale. Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication. Snakes have bitten this man hundreds of times. His blood could help make a better treatment. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Pope Leo XIV held his first mass with the cardinals that elected him and has a busy schedule ahead; Russia celebrated Victory Day; and Denmark is looking into reports the US is gathering intelligence on Greenland. In sports: Anthony Edwards overcomes injury scare to help Timberwolves even series with Warriors in NBA playoffs, the Oilers win in overtime and the Capitals bounce back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NHL’s second-winningest coach lands a new gig, a manager firing in the NL Central and a course record to open the Truist Championship.  President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC. Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order. FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony. House follows Trump's lead with a vote to change the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America.' White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions.' Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries. Trump agrees to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain. Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age. Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV. He overcame a taboo against a US pontiff. Father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges. Mistrial for Michigan police officer charged in fatal shooting of Congolese immigrant. Texas man convicted of threatening to lynch Nashville DA. Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%, not far from highest levels this year. 'All good things must come to an end': The Who announce North America farewell tour dates. Last-place Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton, promote bench coach Don Kelly. Tyrese Haliburton gets warning from NBA for dance, but no fine, AP source says. Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal. Ukraine says it uncovered a Hungarian espionage network. World marks victory over Nazis 80 years on. Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Catholic cardinals returned for a second day of voting for a new pontiff; tensions remain high between India and Pakistan; the US and United Kingdom are expected to announce a new trade deal; three former Memphis police officers have been acquitted of charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols; and a jury is expected to be seated by Fiday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president. Some migrants were told they'd be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations. President Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general. Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer. Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment. Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II. Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' in 1st post-presidential interview. Turkish Tufts University student detained by ICE can be sent to Vermont, appeals court rules. Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement. Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein's retrial. It's the first time she has testified. Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York. An alligator kills a Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say. Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady. Another miraculous comeback for the Knicks and a historic blowout for the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, the Maple Leafs take a commanding lead against the defending champions and the Stars stay hot to open their series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and a talented young wideout is dealt to America’s Team.  Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City. The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys. Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux. Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan; an F-18 went overboard when attempting to land on an aircraft carrier; cardinals are set to sequester for the start of the conclave; most travelers must have REAL ID to fly; President Donald Trump wants the Persian Gulf to be referred to as the Gulf of Arabia; and a declassified memo contradicts Trump's claims linking a gang to the Venezuelan government. Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war. Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive. Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptions. Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program. Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state. Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now. Second judge finds Trump's use of 18th century wartime act against gang is improper. Trump critics launch new group to highlight rising costs. Appeals court makes no immediate decision in detention cases of two university students. US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they're taking because of Trump's trade war. What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores. Florida wildlife officers kill three black bears after a bear killed a man and dog. Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8. Civil rights lawsuit filed in Florida deputy’s killing of US Airman Roger Fortson. How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban. American climber dies while attempting to scale Nepal's Mount Makalu. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' says he's 'a little nervous' as sex trafficking trial gets underway. Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers stun the Cavaliers again and the Warriors beat the Timberwolves despite losing Stephen Curry to injury in the NBA Playoffs, an overtime winner lifts the Hurricanes over the Capitals and the Oilers rally past the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Triple Crown chase for is off for Sovereignty. Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title. Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility. PGA Championship sets the field for the second major of the year, Johnson gets a special invitation. Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive. Israel's military says it has fully disabled Yemen's main airport with airstrikes. Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become German chancellor, hours after defeat in first vote. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands; Moscow halts flights following drone attacks by Ukraine over Russia, which has arrested a journalist over criticism of the war; and concern remains over an Israeli plan to take over Gaza.  And in sports: The Knicks shock the defending champs and the Nuggets rally to open their second-round NBA Playoffs series, the East’s top team produces the NBA’s Coach of the Year, the Maple Leafs fend off the defending champs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a Super Bowl winning kicker is released and more. Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions. Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says he met with Trump in Florida. States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy. Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week. A GOP congressman is peppered with questions about Trump during raucous town hall. Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Abel takes over as CEO in 2026. Family says Ohio jail guards stood by as restrained man who later died lost consciousness. Beached whale is euthanized on South Carolina resort island. AmeriCorps cuts leave people who serve and community organizations scrambling for alternatives. Upstate New York prison guard pleads guilty to manslaughter in an inmate's 2024 beating death. Ford says its Q1 profit fell by two-thirds and it expects a $1.5 billion hit from tariffs this year. Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs. Wall Street loses ground, breaking a 9-day winning streak, and crude oil prices tumble. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection. A look at this year's Pulitzer Prize winners. Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion and designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise. Inside the 2025 Met Gala exhibit. Olympic swim great Gary Hall Jr awarded 10 medals to replace those destroyed in LA fires. Gregg Popovich speaks at news conference introducing Mitch Johnson as new Spurs coach. In a historic first, Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor fails first ballot. What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead. They don't vote in the conclave, but nuns leading the world's Catholic orders gather in Rome. Ahead of the conclave, the Vatican staff is to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication. Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding. Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people. Tourist boats capsize in sudden storm in southwest China, leaving 10 dead. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: President Donald Trump discusses discussions with Mexico over sending troops to Mexico to fight drug cartels as well as the possibility of reopening Alcatraz as a prison. Trump also wants to place tariffs on foreign-made films; Israel has a plan to take over Gaza; the upcoming conclave will be the most geographically diverse; and the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to begin. Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights. Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs. Head Start survives Trump administration budget proposal. Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign. Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday. Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems. Wisconsin governor says he's not afraid after Trump official suggests possible arrest. CIA releases Mandarin-language videos to encourage Chinese officials to spill secrets. Rubio takes on dual national security roles after embracing Trump's 'America First' vision. Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds. CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years. Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year. United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers. Musk's next task Reviving Tesla in Europe where sales have plunged by more than half in a year. Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation. Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide as gaming industry faces tariff uncertainty. Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%. Small plane crashes into Los Angeles-area neighborhood. Authorities announce arrest in 2013 cold case murder of Cleveland nurse. Man charged in deputy's death was the father of teen shot by Cincinnati police, authorities say. Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is ruled unfit for trial and ordered hospitalized. Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst 'He did that to me.' Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review. 7 people are dead after pickup and tour van collide near Yellowstone, police say. Kentucky man who won Powerball jackpot lands in Florida jail days later. Golden State avoids blowing a 3-1 lead with a series-clinching Game 7 victory in Houston, Indiana pulls off a shocking road win in Cleveland to open its second-round NBA Playoffs series, Winnipeg prevails in a multiple-overtime Game 7 thriller in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and a record-tying weekend for Scottie Scheffler in golf.  Weeks after fall, jockey Junior Alvarado rebounds to win a muddy Kentucky Derby aboard Sovereignty. Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach in San Antonio. New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways. Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy. Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio. Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans. Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series 'Laugh-In,' dies at 88. Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options. UK police arrest several Iranian men over alleged attack plot. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term. Prince Harry loses appeal to restore his UK government-funded security detail. Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, the Supreme Court weighs the fate of the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: What makes a Kentucky Derby champion Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs. What is a conclave What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope. What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month. Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety. 84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record. Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too. The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates. Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card. Former Jan. 6 prosecutor warns Trump's pardons could encourage future political violence. Childcare in the Capitol As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids. Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs. Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the US. Starbucks' new drive-thru in Texas is the coffee giant's first 3D printed store in the US. Advanced cancers returned to prepandemic levels, according to a reassuring report. US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say. Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US. A 180-year-old private South Carolina university is closing after a $6M fundraising drive fails. A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship. A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction. Four baby tortoises debut at Philadelphia Zoo, home to their nearly 100-year-old parents. New York zoo feeds baby vulture with assist from a puppet vulture. Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate. Where do whale sharks mate The search to learn where the magic happens for the world's biggest fish. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: Mike Waltz is out as national security advisor and was tapped by President Donald Trump to become UN ambassador, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes on the NSA role on an interim basis; the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to strip protections from Venezuelan migrants; the price of cheaper Chinese goods will likey increase; Trump signed an executive order to cut funding to PBS and NPR; and a chimney has been installed at the Vatican in advance the conclave. Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns. Florida leads as state and local governments sign on for Trump's mass deportations. Trump national security adviser Waltz is out in a major staff shake-up after his Signal chat blunder. Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care. Cheap parcels from China will no longer be duty-free. Here's what it means for buyers and sellers. NASA astronauts step outside space station to perform the 5th all-female spacewalk. Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. Trump administration offers incentives in hiring more air traffic controllers. Here's how much California's population grew in 2024 after a COVID-era dip. US House votes to block California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules. Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan over plans to sue fossil fuel companies for climate harm. Cha-ching! Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls. Driver who killed 4 by smashing through an Illinois after-school camp may have had health emergency. Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher. Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers are recalled after reports of serious burn injuries. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage eases to 6.76%, its second straight weekly decline. 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations. Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges. A series-clinching 3-pointer for the Knicks in Detroit, the Clippers battle back to force a Game 7 in Denver, the Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Oilers punch their tickets to the second round while the Avalanche force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and some home cooking for Scottie Scheffler in Texas.  MLB offense rises with temperature, batting average of .242 up from .240 through April last year. World ranking chair Trevor Immelman says LIV has not reapplied and 'the ball is in their court.' Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: President Donald Trump blames the Biden administration for a shrinking US economy; former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks out against the Trump administration; May Day protests are scheduled around the world; South Korea's acting president is resigning and is expected to run for the office; LeBron James' season ends, leading to questions about his future. Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include. Sex assault reports in the US military fell last year, fueled by a big drop in the Army, AP learns. Rubio calls India and Pakistan in effort to defuse crisis over Kashmir attack. Trump company strikes Qatari golf resort deal in a sign it's not holding back from foreign business. Trump holds Cabinet meeting after weak GDP report. Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over first publicly funded religious charter school. US government expands grounds for canceling international students' legal status. Judge releases a Palestinian student activist who was arrested at his citizenship interview. 'The unthinkable was happening,' Weinstein accuser says of alleged 2006 sex assault. Prosecutor says officer killed in gunman's Pennsylvania hospital attack was hit by fire from police. Storm leaves 3 dead in Pennsylvania and about 500K customers without power. Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Meta over AI responses about him. Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April. US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact. Man falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game. A superstar duo is eliminated and a young team staves off elimination against grizzled vets in the NBA Playoffs, the defending champs in hockey vanquish their rivals to advance and more results from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders. UNC's Belichick defends Hudson as 'doing her job' after interjecting during CBS interview. Rights group urges US and other governments to hold Venezuela's Maduro accountable for repression. 3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China's space station. Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion. Kuwait frees 10 more Americans in the second release in as many months. The epicenter of an explosion at an Iranian port is tied to a charity overseen by its supreme leader. Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: President Donald Trump held a rally to celebrate his first 100 days in office while also reducing some tariffs to help US manufacturers; Canada's Liberals fall short of a majority in Parliament; and a look at the summer movie season ahead. Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities. Trump signs new executive actions on immigration. Supreme Court seems likely to rule narrowly for family whose house was wrongly raided by FBI. Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff. Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move. Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional honor. Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump's US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's boast of scrapping what he falsely says was a Biden initiative. Appeals court pauses Tufts student's transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case. Prosecutors seek 20-year prison term for founder of failed crypto platform Celsius Network. First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial. Authorities believe crash through Illinois after-school building that killed 4 wasn’t targeted. Impaired driver who struck and killed a Connecticut trooper is sentenced to 18 years. Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers begin 2-day strike. Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war. Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their business. GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks. UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities as it reduces amount of Amazon shipments it handles. US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries. The Pacers and Celtics advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, another Spurs standout wins the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, a double-overtime thriller helps the Hurricanes reach the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a record NFL contract extension and more. Luka Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles. Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks. Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges. Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash. Iran's foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome. At least 12 killed overnight by Israeli strikes in Gaza. Ukraine says Russia hits civilians again as Kyiv derides Putin's 3-day truce offer. Amnesty says Indonesia suppresses free speech with crackdowns on public protests. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

In today's episode: There was a deadly fire in a restaurant in China; Kashmir closes tourist resorts following a terrorist attack; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election; power has been restored in Spain; a disgraced cardinal will skip the conclave to elect a new pope; the Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after a transgender swimmer competed; and Chinese astronauts need to remain in space a bit longer due to weather. Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House, but star QB Jalen Hurts skips ceremony. Fighter jet slips off the hangar deck of a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, one minor injury. The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer. NASA's oldest astronaut felt the decades melt away in space before returning on his 70th birthday. Suspect in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse theft is charged in federal court. Ex-Justice Department prosecutor challenges his firing by the White House after Laura Loomer post. The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers a devastating fire. Vehicle smashes through Illinois building, killing 4 children and injuring others. Florida boat collision leaves 1 dead and at least 10 people injured. Former Memphis officers were frustrated when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says. Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech by Israeli security minister. Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings. Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting. The Cavaliers sweep the Heat with a 55-point blowout win to advance in the NBA Playoffs, an All-NBA guard is sidelined for the postseason, the defending champion Panthers rally for a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a coaching change in hockey, an NFL stadium deal and more.  Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris trial over her 2016 Fashion Week armed robbery. Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II. Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder as hundreds attend vigils for victims. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: More than 100 immigrants were detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado; the Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder; and the latest on airstrikes in Yemen and Gaza. In sports: Anthony Edwards puts LeBron James' and Luka Doncic’s seasons in jeopardy, the Knicks, Pacers and Celtics all take 3-1 series leads in the NBA Playoffs, Leon Draisaitl’s overtime heroics help Oilers tie series with Kings, and Blues, Capitals and Hurricanes all prevail in Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds. As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds. ICE deports the mother of a breastfeeding infant and a 2-year-old who is a US citizen. Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride. Trump and Zelenskyy meet briefly at the Vatican to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Officials to test water from Ohio village near Cold War-era weapons plant after newspaper probe. The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here's what to know. A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction. Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died. Jurors can see video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating Cassie at hotel in 2016, judge rules. Man convicted of first-degree murder in rock-throwing death of Colorado driver. Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft. FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested. ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says. Big Tech carries Wall Street to the close of its winning, roller-coaster week. Iran's president visits those injured in port explosion that killed at least 28 people. Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport. Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump doubts Putin's desire for peace. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode: The war in Ukraine continues with more drone strikes by Russia; violence in Kashmir continues with fire exchanged between Indian and Pakistani soldiers; world leaders head to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis; and the first round of the NFL draft is complete with quarterback Cam Ward going No. 1 to the Titans. Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to decide on contesting, docs show. US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving cars. Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff. China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs. Trump says Russia has made a 'pretty big concession' by stopping short of seizing all of Ukraine. In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to 'STOP!' after a deadly attack on Kyiv. Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation. Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now. Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump's order overhauling election operations. Vice President Vance poured some beer out during a stopover on the way home from India. Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman. Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire. Illinois man gets life sentences for deadly shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade. Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers. Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage eases to 6.81%, hovering near highest level in over two months. March home sales slowed in a lethargic opening to the spring buying season. No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival. A quarterback goes No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, the Thunder rally past the Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs after Ja Morant’s injury, an overtime winner gives the Maple Leafs a commanding lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and more.  Shannon Sharpe is stepping away temporarily from ESPN amid sexual assault lawsuit. Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion. Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotation. South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, hundreds of cases in limbo. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX