- On today's episode: President Donald Trump is pushing for a deal that calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is resisting; talks continue in an effort to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas; thousands of visitors continue to line up to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral; and four baby tortoises debut at Philadelphia Zoo.
- Bessent assails IMF and World Bank and says there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China.
- Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026.
- Iowa town hall attendees turn on each other as Sen. Grassley faces heated questions.
- Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force.
- Cory Bowman, Vice President JD Vance's half brother, runs for Cincinnati mayor.
- California expands its electric school bus fleet as federal freeze paused efforts elsewhere.
- Surveillance video shows New York-to-Paris flight stowaway slipping past gate agents.
- Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say.
- Florida teacher loses job for using student's chosen name in violation of state law.
- New York police to ID woman and child whose remains were discovered near Gilgo Beach.
- Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens at a different #MeToo moment.
- Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed.
- The East’s top seed and the defending champions hang on for victories in the NBA Playoffs, the Stars rally past the Avs in overtime while the Capitals move halfway to a series win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and more.
- Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns. Attorneys warn of chaos.
- On the brink of the NFL draft, the biggest question surrounds Shedeur Sanders and where he's going.
- Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball.
- Palestinian student remains detained in Vermont with a hearing set for next week.
- Earthquake in the Sea of Marmara shakes Istanbul but no immediate reports of injuries.
- The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases.
—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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