On today's episode:

• Authorities believe 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother was taken against her will.
• Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians.
• Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
• The son of Norway's crown princess pleads not guilty to rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo.
• An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war.
• Don Lemon says a dozen agents were sent to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in.
• Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote.
• Homeland Security Secretary requiring body cameras for officers in Minneapolis.
• Justice Department says it's taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information.
• Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
• Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy.
• Hundreds pack an Ohio church to back extending protected status for Haitians in the US.
• Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case.
• US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest.
• NASA hit by a fuel leak during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts.
• Virginia man in ‘au pair affair’ case convicted of murdering wife and another man in elaborate ruse.
• 3 fraternity members arrested in death of Northern Arizona student following rush event.
• US stocks climb as gold and silver prices keep falling.
• Dog Show 101: What to know about the 150th Westminster show.
• Houston wins without an injured Kevin Durant and a hot-shooting night carries Philadelphia in the NBA, the top teams remain unchanged while others leapfrog in the AP Top 25 college basketball polls, an All-Star changes teams in an MLB trade and a decorated NHL coach-turned-executive is retiring.
• NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in Paris this year.
• NFL says it will look into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's association with Jeffrey Epstein.
• 3 Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash heading to practice.
• Russia fires 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine, a day before US-brokered talks.
• Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on new allegations ahead of his rape trial.
• British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties.
• EU's foreign policy chief says a Europe-wide army could be 'extremely dangerous'.
• A Kremlin official confirms that U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks are resuming this week.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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On today's episode:

• Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands.
• Punxsutawney Phil issues his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob.
• China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama.
• Gaza's border crossing to Egypt reopens in a key step for truce but only few Palestinians can cross.
• 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility.
• Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'.
• Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority.
• Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so.
• Nurses in Minneapolis doubt ICE claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries..
• Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight.
• Journalist Don Lemon is charged with federal civil rights crimes in anti-ICE church protest.
• No REAL ID yet You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID.
• Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank.
• Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship.
• In the latest Epstein files are famous names and new details about an earlier investigation.
• Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice.
• It's freezing cold and you've lost power. Here's what emergency doctors want you to do.
• Coast Guard suspends search for missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts.
• ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges.
• US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging.
• Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album.
• ‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary.
• Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71.
• A record-fast career Grand Slam for the world No. 1, a top women’s player also wins her first Australian Open, a Super Bowl-bound coordinator nears a head coaching deal, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is again an All-Star, a hoops star is suspended over drug policy, an All-Star signs in baseball, a rare wire-to-wire win in golf and more.
• Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
• NASCAR's Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others.
• NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy.
• Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets -- including Pennsylvania Avenue.
• Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as a terror group.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a town once controlled by a polygamous sect emerges transformed after court supervision.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks.

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI.
• Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it.
• DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti.
• Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files.
• US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says.
• From 19th-century tall tales to a modern pursued moment of glory, the Westminster Kennel Club in New York this year marks its 150th show.
• Why border collies usually win the agility contest at Westminster.
• Towns once run by Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect emerge from court supervision transformed.
• From 19th-century tall tales to a modern pursued moment of glory, the Westminster Kennel Club in New York this year marks its 150th show.
• Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China.
• Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione.
• Family in Kentucky shelters struggling calf born amid extreme cold temperatures.
• Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas.
• There was some fun to be had during the winter storm.
• Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely.
• One elderly woman survived the winter storm until her power was restored in Tennessee.
• Maine's 'lobster lady' Virginia Oliver, who worked decades in the lobster industry, dies at 105.
• Liam Coen discusses Jaguars' improvement and Jaxson Dart talks John Harbaugh.
• South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US.
• Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks.