On today's episode:

• Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote.
• Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release.
• Russia and Ukraine envoys are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks.
• Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother.
• Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction.
• US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says.
• Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight.
• Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen.
• Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics.
• NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test.
• Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home.
• Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias.
• Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as gold and silver prices bounce back.
• Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro will take over for Bob Iger as CEO.
• Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show.
• 6 US cities including New York picked to host soccer at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• A superstar is on the move in the first NBA trade season blockbuster, a pair of two-time All-Stars also change teams ahead of Thursday’s deadline, three iconic basketball players will team up in the NBA’s new global All-Star format and last year’s Super Bowl MVP leads the NFC to victory at the Pro Bowl.
• Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics.
• Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee.
• 3 Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash heading to practice.
• Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing.
• China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027.
• Israeli fire in Gaza kills 17, while militant gunfire wounds Israeli soldier.
• UK politician Peter Mandelson will quit House of Lords in storm over Epstein ties.
• Charity founded by Sarah Ferguson shuts down after release of Epstein emails with former duchess.
• Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.

—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:

• 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.

On today's episode:

• Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service
• A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say
• Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, to replace Powell
• Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15.
• The top-ranked Spaniard moves one win away from his first Australian Open crown, a Belarusian star reaches another final in Melbourne, the NBA’s top pick breaks the teenage scoring record, a three-time Stanley Cup winner achieves an American milestone, two major winners headline the Farmers Insurance Open and more.
• Hong Kong company’s concession to operate Panama Canal ports is ruled unconstitutional.
• Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico.
• Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown.
• Ukraine is bracing for brutal weather as Trump says Putin agreed to halt power grid attacks.
• Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown.
• Trump Cabinet meeting did not feature remarks by two key members..
• Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell.
• Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’.
• Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her.
• Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem.
• Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting.
• Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video.
• A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey.
• After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began.
• Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music.
• As if! 'Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry.
• Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot.
• Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida.
• Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on attempted kidnapping and battery charges.
• US star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33.
• Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors.
• Through the eyes of Iranian protesters, glimpses of disorder, disarray and death.
• EU lists Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization.
• German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy.'
• EU appears poised to sanction Iran's Revolutionary Guard over protest crackdown.

—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:
• Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages.
• Icy highways leave drivers stuck in Mississippi as freezing US temperatures persist.
• Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release.
• Tesla made smallest annual profit since the pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis and robots.
• Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections.
• US says aid will resume while Somali officials deny causing disruption leading to suspension.
• Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets.
• Man arrested in the attack on Ilhan Omar has a criminal history and made pro-Trump posts.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment.
• Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release.
• Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered.
• Nicaraguan man's death at troubled Texas detention camp was reported as a suicide, 911 records show.
• FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta.
• Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs.
• Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program.
• DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall.
• Maine plane crash victims include event planner and corporate pilot.
• Dozens of protesters arrested at hotel in Manhattan during sit-in over immigration crackdown.
• US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes.
• Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest job cuts recently.
• LeBron James plays his possible last game in Cleveland, a Spurs star stuffs the stat sheet to beat an in-state rival, a record shooting night powers the top women’s college hoops team’s rout, the world No. 2 closes in on his third straight Australian Open title, a Super Bowl-bound quarterback is hurt and the latest NFL coaching hire.
• Patrick Reed is leaving LIV Golf. He can return to the PGA Tour in September.
• Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade.
• Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations.
• Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change.
• A new report warns that combined war casualties in Russia's war on Ukraine could soon hit 2 million.
• British leader's trip to China is a balancing act between trade, national security and Trump.
• Putin is hosting Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda.
• Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than 2 years of war and grief.

—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:

• Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border.
• Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall.
• Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health.
• A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others.
• Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger.
• Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs.
• Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic.
• 2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress.
• More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths.
• Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process.
• Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million.
• ICE agents to have security role at Milan Cortina Olympics.
• TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims.
• Authorities accuse motorcycle and street gang members of targeting Indiana judge for assassination.
• Opening statements set in sex trafficking trial of 2 real estate agents and their brother.
• Wall Street sets a record while the US dollar's value slides again.
• UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year.
• What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats.
• A lengthy streak is snapped in a top college hoops clash, a close finish between NBA contenders, one American beats another and a top star moves to the Australian Open quarters, an NHL milestone is matched, a Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, Buffalo and Pittsburgh hire coaches and a star QB transfers in college football.
• A month after Iran protests began, worry pervades Mideast over possible US strike.
• South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption.
• French ex-senator sentenced to prison for drugging fellow lawmaker in order to sexually abuse her.
• Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy.
• French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15.

—The Associated Press

About this program

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

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On today's episode:

• More arctic air expected in parts of the South still covered in ice and riddled with power outages.
• Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 25 deaths reported.
• Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States.
• India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement.
• Israel says the remains of final hostage in Gaza are recovered, key for ceasefire's next phase.
• The Rafah crossing is Gaza's lifeline to the world and could open soon.
• Japanese American soldiers once branded 'enemy aliens' promoted posthumously.
• NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help.
• Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal.
• Border Patrol commander Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis.
• President Trump shifts after federal agents killed another protester in Minneapolis..
• Federal judge hears arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after fatal shootings.
• Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'.
• Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting.
• France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops.
• Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring.
• Columbia taps University of Wisconsin chancellor to lead school after 2 years of turmoil.
• Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm.
• US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again.
• Brayden Burries’ big game and block helps bury BYU to keep No. 1 Arizona unbeaten, AP Top 25 updates in college hoops, Luka Doncic carries the Lakers to victory, the top women’s seed bests a young American at the Australian Open, a rookie QB gets a Pro Bowl nod and an ex-Gold Glover signs in baseball.
• Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago--Patriots vs. Seahawks.
• Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C.
• UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump.
• UN aid convoy delivers supplies to besieged city in northeast Syria as a shaky ceasefire holds.
• European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes.
• Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says.

—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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