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On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 29 at 6 a.m. CT:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Summer camps are for getting kids outdoors, but more frequent heat waves force changes.Baby cousin with cancer inspires girls to sew hospital gowns for sick kids across U.S. and Africa.Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training.IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases are 'unconscionable,' an independent watchdog says.GOP Convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for demonstrators.Groups that work with victims of domestic violence praise Supreme Court gun ruling.Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says.Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans.Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election.State Department teams with YouTube for music diplomacy.Mass shooting shutters Arkansas town's only grocery store — for now.New Jersey police officer honored for rescuing pair from burning building.FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers.FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't.Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide.Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed.Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 28 at 7 a.m. CT:
ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election. But Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that at, age 81, he is too old to serve as president. It sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to step aside.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s main airport has collapsed as monsoon rains lashed the Indian capital, killing one person and injuring six others.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12. State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo Thursday to school superintendents across the state. The directive is the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into the classroom.
TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan.
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The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling.The Supreme Court strips the SEC of a critical enforcement tool in fraud cases.Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another.Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown.Survivor of Parkland school massacre wins ownership of shooter's name in lawsuit settlement.US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation.Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April.US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate.US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021.Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws.The U.S. men's soccer team lays an egg, the Celtics' starting center could be out until next year, the Phillies lose a game and two sluggers, the Royals nip the Guardians and one round is complete in this week's PGA event. Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player.Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79.Iranians vote to replace president killed in a helicopter crash, but apathy remains high.Women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask Catholic bishops to remove his mosaics.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 27 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
Both President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump hope to jolt a campaign that many voters are just beginning to watch. Thursday's debate in Atlanta offers unparalleled opportunities for both candidates to try to shape the political narrative.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Children trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage in Gaza’s tent camps for displaced families. People relieve themselves in burlap-covered pits, with nowhere nearby to wash their hands. Gaza’s ability to dispose of garbage, treat sewage and deliver clean water is virtually decimated by eight months of war between Israel and Hamas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
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The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says.The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states.Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden, whose campaign wants to flip anti-Trump Republicans.Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade.Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with attempting to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K.Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and killing of 18-year-old woman.Volkswagen is recalling over 271,000 SUVs because front passenger air bag may not inflate in a crash.Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history.The NBA Draft continues to be top heavy with international players, a couple of veteran NBA players will soon celebrate new big contracts and Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze.Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics.Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty.Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody.WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends.France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of polarizing elections.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 26 at 8 a.m. CT:
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has gone on trial in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny. The 32-year-old journalist appeared in the court with his head shaved and wearing a black-and-blue plaid shirt.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to his homeland Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex. The president says he is “righting an historic wrong” to clear the way for these service members to regain lost benefits. Biden’s action grants a pardon to those who were convicted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice’s former Article 125, which criminalized sodomy.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top election office has sent letters to more than 14,000 registered voters asking them to prove their citizenship, a move that alarmed voting rights advocates as possible intimidation.
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to debate. Here's what their past performances looked like.Homeland Security says border arrests fall more than 40% since Biden's halt to asylum processing.Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction.More than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the gun safety law Biden signed.TSA says it screened a record 2.99 million people Sunday, and bigger crowds are on the way.Rep. Lauren Boebert wins GOP primary after switching Colorado districts; Hurd, Crank also notch wins.Oklahoma Supreme Court rules publicly funded religious charter school is unconstitutional.NTSB concludes flaming wheel bearing caused east Ohio derailment, vent and burn was unnecessary.US military shows reporters pier project in Gaza as it takes another stab at aid delivery.Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says.The Brooklyn Nets are sending Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, the New York Mets beat the Yankees in the Subway Series, another win for the Cleveland Guardians and 50 thousand dollars on the line for track and field athletes in the Paris Games.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 25 at 8:15 a.m. CT:
BANGKOK (AP) — A plane carrying WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Thailand. He is on his way to enter a plea in a U.S. court that is expected to free him and resolve the legal case over the site's publication of classified documents. The chartered plane landed at a Bangkok airport Tuesday afternoon for refueling. Assange is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is declaring gun violence a public health crisis, driven by a growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, issued the advisory Tuesday as the U.S. grappled with another weekend marked by mass shootings that left dozens of people dead or wounded.
Russian authorities say one person has died and scores more remain hospitalized in an outbreak of botulism spanning several regions. Foodborne botulism is a rare illness caused by a toxin produced by a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year.
NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships across North America are still wrestling with disruptions that started last week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
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On the anniversary of the fall of Roe, Democrats lay the blame for worsening health care on Trump.Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan.Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar.Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption.Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.Mass shootings across the US mar the first weekend of summer.NASA calls off spacewalk after spacesuit water leak.US ambassador visits conflict-ridden Mexican state to expedite avocado inspections.The Panthers win their first Stanley Cup in a dramatic Game 7, Tennessee wins its first College World Series in a dramatic Game 3, the National League's division leaders all win their games and the Cavaliers finally name their new head coach.A Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with the world's first samples from the far side of the moon.Israeli supreme court says ultra-Orthodox must serve in military.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 24 at 8 a.m. CT:
Millions of Americans sweated through yet another scorching day, while floodwaters forced evacuations in parts of the Midwest, including a town in Iowa whose own water-level gauge was submerged. One person was killed during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said. From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive heat and humidity. In Oklahoma, the heat index — what the temperature feels like to the human body — was expected to reach 107 degrees on Sunday.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war in Gaza was cast into doubt after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war. His comments, made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel late Sunday, sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire likely sparked by exploding lithium batteries has swept through a manufacturing factory near South Korea’s capital, killing 22 mostly Chinese migrant workers and injuring eight.
Hawaii authorities say a professional lifeguard has died after he was attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu. City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard Tamayo Perry died in the attack near Goat Island on Sunday. Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department says Honolulu police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Mālaekahana Beach just before 1 p.m. after a caller reported seeing a man who appeared to have suffered shark bites.
In entertainment news, former Los Angeles-area gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas, will ask a judge next week to let him out of jail pending trial on a murder charge. "Inside Out 2" sets a record in its second weekend and the US Postal Service will honor former "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek with a stamp.
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"Everything is at stake" for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears.GOP targets a Biden executive order on voter registration ahead of the fall election.Most evangelicals say that Jesus is their savior and Donald Trump is their candidate.A U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying US-Vietnam trust is at 'all-time high'US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea.A fourth victim has died a day after a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store, police say.Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say "So long, London.'Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say.The defending World Series champions get a three-time Cy Young Award winner back, the Astros finish off a home sweep, the Braves take the rubber match versus the Yankees, the Phillies keep rolling, Scottie Scheffler wins again, Christopher Bell overcomes the weather and Angel Reese leads the Sky to victory.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 22 at 6 a.m. CT:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
How Biden and Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate.The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims.The IRS wants to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process.IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper.Study finds global luxury sales flattening amid self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes.Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, AP-NORC poll finds.Business owners increasingly worry about payment fraud, survey finds.So long plastic air pillows Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America.U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry.Early blast of heat and humidity leaves millions sweltering across the US.No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon.Think cicadas are weird Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease.Lost chances to treat overdose survivors are documented in new Medicare study.On Juneteenth, monument dedicated in Alabama to those who endured slavery.The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 21 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
The heat wave that has moved across the nation this week is expected to continue through the weekend.
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has denied it is a security threat after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States. The Moscow-based company, whose CEO is Russian, said in a statement that the Commerce Department's decision, announced Thursday, would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S. Kaspersky said the government had based its decision on the “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta. Host network CNN said Thursday the independent presidential candidate fell short of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and polling. The missed markers mean the June 27 showdown will be solely between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has established a corridor for the delivery of aid into southern Gaza but a declared ‘tactical pause’ in its war with Hamas has brought little relief to desperate Palestinians. The United Nations and international aid organizations say a persistent breakdown in law and order has rendered the aid route unusable.
MORRILTON, Ark. (AP) — An Alabama man wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama has been apprehended in Arkansas. Arkansas State Police say 50-year-old Stacy Lee Drake was taken into custody Thursday around 10 a.m. in a wooded area in Morrilton, Arkansas.
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland has died at 88. Sutherland's agents say he died in Miami on Thursday after a long illness. The Canadian actor's career stretched from “M.A.S.H” to “JFK” to “The Hunger Games." He was known for offbeat characters and epitomized the unpredictable, antiestablishment cinema of the 1970s. But over the decades, Sutherland shifted into a career as a respected character actor. He said he found more challenge in those roles. He never stopped working, ultimately appearing in nearly 200 films and series. He received an honorary Oscar in 2017.
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Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions.Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s 4-month contempt prison sentence.Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a business-backed challenge.Average long-term US mortgage rate falls again, easing to lowest level since early April.US jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high, remain low by historical standards.Border Patrol reports arrests are down 25% since Biden announced new asylum restrictions.Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht.Roller coaster strikes and critically injures man in restricted area of Ohio theme park.NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current 68 teams, AP source says.Major League Baseball highlights the Thursday sports schedule, the Lakers have their next head coach, the Bulls and Thunder pull off a trade, the WNBA features two games, and the LPGA and PGA tours complete first round play. Russia obliterates front-line Ukraine towns by retrofitting bombs and expanding its air base network.South Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise with North Korea.Stonehenge not visibly damaged by protest paint. It's clean and ready to rock the solstice.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 20 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Heavy rain and hail are falling around an evacuated village in New Mexico threatened by wildfires that have killed at least two people and damaged more than 1,400 structures, offering the hope of some assistance for firefighters but adding the threat of high winds and flash floods.
BOSTON (AP) — A blistering heat wave stretching from the Midwest to the tip of Maine is leaving millions of people sweltering through the Juneteenth holiday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in California say an Oakland Juneteenth celebration turned violent when several people were shot.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say seven people have been wounded in a shooting in Philadelphia. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in North Philadelphia.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man and two police officers have joined forces to rescue a baby moose that got stuck between a floatplane and a dock in a lake. The Homer Police Department says actions of the three men saved the calf from “a sure demise.”
In other news:
The Ten Commandments must be displayed in Louisiana classrooms under requirement signed into law.Quavo hosts summit against gun violence featuring VP Kamala Harris on late rapper Takeoff's birthday.Snapchat Inc. to pay $15 million to settle discrimination and harassment lawsuit in California.Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement.Rickwood Field, a time capsule of opportunity and oppression, welcomes MLB for Negro Leagues tribute.Gerrit Cole’s season debut is spoiled by the Orioles, Tennessee and Texas A&M advance to meet in the College World Series finals, a contract extension and a coach firing in the NBA, and a high-profile injury in the WNBA. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea.Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens.Japan's exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets.Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea.Hundreds died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, 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.
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On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 19 at 8 a.m. CT:
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer has put a wet blanket on outdoor activities from festivals to sports camps as officials urge people to take precautions. Cities that opened cooling centers this week advised that Wednesday’s Juneteenth holiday means some public libraries, senior centers and pools where residents could beat the heat will be closed. The dangerous temperatures are expected to peak in the eastern Great Lakes and New England on Wednesday and Thursday, and in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic on Friday and Saturday.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.” Their summit came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — An official says nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed three Hezbollah fighters as a U.S. envoy tasked with avoiding a devastating regional war returned to Israel after meeting officials in Lebanon.
The CEO of Boeing got his day in front of Congress, and it was a rocky flight. At a hearing Tuesday, senators peppered David Calhoun with questions about the company's safety record and whether it retaliates against whistleblowers.
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Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under a sweeping new plan from President Joe Biden.New York's top court declines to hear Donald Trump's appeal of gag order in hush money case.US soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison.The shooter who killed 5 at a Colorado LGBTQ+ club pleads guilty to 50 federal hate crimes.Texas megachurch pastor resigns after woman says he sexually abused her in the 1980s.Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spending.Ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea in their second sinking.Stellantis recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles to fix software glitch that disables rear camera.Baseball legend Willie Mays passes away, Edmonton forces a Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals, New York Mets keep winning, and the State of Kansas is trying to lure the Chiefs and Royals.Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball.MLB switching to challenge system full-time for robot umpires experiment at Triple-A.Yankees' Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt.Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons.Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is in 'good spirits' and expected to recover from fall off stage in London.French actress Anouk Aimée, a Golden Globe winner for her role in 'A Man and a Woman,' dies at 92.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 18 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat alerts remain in effect for tens of millions of people in the United States as cities including Chicago break heat records. States in the Midwest started to bake Monday in the dangerous heat wave that was expected to stretch from Iowa to Maine into at least Friday. The mid-Atlantic and New England are likely to see highs in the 90s as the week progresses. Excessive humidity will make it feel even more oppressive. The U.S. last year saw the most heat waves since 1936. Officials are warning people to take precautions, such as drinking plenty of water and staying indoors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is planning to announce a sweeping new policy that would lift the threat of deportation for tens of thousands of people married to U.S. citizens. It's an aggressive election-year action on immigration that had been sought by many Democrats.
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a software glitch that can disable the rearview cameras. The recall covers Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs from 2022 and 2023. Also included are Ram ProMaster vans from 2022 and 2023, as well as the Ram 3500 chassis cabs and Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups from 2022. Also covered are 2021 through 2023 Chrysler Pacifica minivans and Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUVs, and 2021 and 2022 Dodge Durango SUVs.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States has renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino navy personnel were injured and their supply boats damaged in one of the most serious confrontations between the Philippines and China in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines blamed each other for instigating Monday’s hostilities in the Second Thomas Shoal.
BERLIN (AP) — Eight people accused of involvement in a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government have gone on trial in Munich, in the last of three trials in the sprawling case.
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A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine.Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes.Biden's Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states.Biden's reelection team launches $50 million ad campaign targeting Trump before the first debate.Authorities across US grapple with rash of violence in final days of spring.Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains.Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden's Los Angeles trip, police say.Maryland's Governor will issue more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions.New Jersey power broker is charged with racketeering in waterfront redevelopment case.The Celtics win the NBA championship, Jaylen Brown is the Finals MVP, the Panthers can win the Stanley Cup Tuesday, and Paul Skenes continues to dominate hitters in his rookie season.South Korean soldiers fire warning shots after North Korean troops intrude for a 2nd time this month.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 17 at 8:30 a.m. CT:
The United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, as the South is set to experience another heat wave following a short respite from searing temperatures earlier this month. The National Weather Service expects some areas to reach temperatures so high they’ll hit new daily records. And it’s not just the U.S. Across the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe and Asia, extreme temperatures are causing deadly heatstroke and early wildfires before the start of astronomical summer.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign says it's using a $50 million advertising blitz targeting voters in battleground states to highlight the “stark contrast” between Biden and former President Donald Trump following Trump's New York felony conviction.
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece for The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are gathering for a dinner summit to take stock of recent European election results and weigh nominees for the bloc's top jobs. The June 6-9 polls saw the European Parliament shift to the right.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean state media says Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in the country on Tuesday for a two-day visit.
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Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit.George Clooney and Julia Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at a fundraiser featuring dire warnings about Trump.Some hawking stem cells say they can treat almost anything. They can't.2 killed and several wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park.Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that.2024 Tonys hand big awards to Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Strong, Danya Taymor and Shaina Taub.An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening.Opal Lee gets keys to her new Texas home 85 years after a racist mob drove her family from that lot.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet that was steering war in Gaza, Israeli officials say.80 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace.Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak.All eyes are on Kate as she returns to public view at a military parade honoring King Charles III.Bryson DeChambeau takes the US Open, the Red Sox withstand Aaron Judge's 26th homer, the Orioles clobber the Phillies, the Rays power past the Braves, the Mariners widen their division lead, the Brewers win with a defensive gem, the Dodgers get another shutout but lose a star and the Fever get a big game from Caitlin Clark. Correspondent Steve Carney reports.In this week's religion roundup, Pope Francis holds an audience of comedians, Southern Baptists oust a church over women pastors.—The Associated Press
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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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 15 at 6 a.m. CT:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're at risk.Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers.Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest.African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows.A jet missing since 1971 was found submerged in Vermont's Lake Champlain.Demand for food delivery has skyrocketed. So have complaints about some drivers.New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body.Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles.What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service.UN migration agency says the number of internally displaced people in Sudan has surpassed 10 million.While youth hockey participation in Canada shrinks, the US is seeing steady growth.Historically Black Coconut Grove nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 14 at 8 a.m. CT:
President Joe Biden vowed to continue supporting Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is promising to order an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. An aide to Ukraine's president said there was nothing new in the proposals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack. GOP lawmakers find themselves newly energized and reinvigorated by Trump's bid to retake the White House. A packed room of House Republicans sang “Happy Birthday” to Trump in a private breakfast meeting at GOP campaign headquarters across the street from the Capitol.
PHOENIX (AP) — The Justice Department says Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force.
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Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication.Supreme Court rules California man can't trademark 'Trump too small.'Biden campaign calls on GOP to drop lawsuits over mail ballots, citing Trump's new fondness for it.Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence.Elon Musk wins back his $44.9 billion Tesla pay package in shareholder vote.Mortgage rates ease for second straight week, leaving average rate on a 30-year home loan at 6.95%.US wholesale prices dropped in May, adding to evidence that inflation pressures are cooling.Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last.US, Europe agree to lock up Russian assets until it pays for Ukraine war, clearing way for $50B loan.European Court of Justice fines Hungary 200 million euros for failing to comply with asylum rules.US reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial, officials say.Ukrainian winemakers visit California's Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards.Gospel group, basking in resurgence, releases first new music in nearly 50 years.Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park fulfills Lakota prophecy.Running out of marijuana, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship pot to the islands.The Panthers are a game away from sweeping the Stanley Cup Finals, the Celtics can sweep the NBA Finals Friday, Rory McIlroy makes headlines again on the golf course, and the NHL's new Utah team won't have a nickname next season.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 13 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is making a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack. GOP lawmakers find themselves newly energized and reinvigorated by Trump's bid to retake the White House. This is despite the federal charges against Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election and his recent guilty verdict in an unrelated hush money trial. He is expected to visit House and then Senate Republican campaign headquarters near the Capitol to discuss party priorities. It's his first as the party’s presumptive nominee. He's also speaking at the Business Roundtable.
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) — A Group of Seven summit has opened in Italy. Premier Giorgia Meloni has welcomed the G7 leaders and formally opened their closed-door talks on Thursday. Meloni in her opening remarks likened the bloc of industrialized nations to Puglia's famed olive trees with strong roots and branches pointing toward the future. Negotiators reached agreement hours before the official opening of the summit on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral.
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President Joe Biden faces first lawsuit over new asylum crackdown at the border.House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio.Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say.AP-NORC poll About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable.The White House isn't ruling out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden after his conviction.Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year.US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing.Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected.Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without explanation.Six years after the Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished.Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors.The Celtics take a stranglehold of their NBA Finals series against the Mavericks, an NBA legend passes away, the Sun put their WNBA best record on the line at Chicago, a busy night in Major League Baseball sees the Yankees take over the league's best record, and the PGA's U.S. Open tees off Thursday.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 12 at 7:30 a.m. CT:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely make official what’s been clear for many weeks: With inflation sticking at a level well above their 2% target, they are downgrading their outlook for interest rate cuts.
Primaries were held in South Carolina and Ohio on Tuesday.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden’s legal woes are not over after his conviction on three felony firearms charges in a trial that put a spotlight on his drug-fueled past. Now, President Joe Biden’s son faces sentencing, and another trial on tax charges in the middle of his father’s reelection campaign.
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Hezbollah has fired scores of rockets into northern Israel to avenge the killing of a top commander.
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — The lead singer of the Four Tops says a Detroit-area hospital restrained him and ordered a psychological exam after refusing to believe that he was part of the Motown music group. Alexander Morris filed a lawsuit Monday against Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren.
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — The children who survived the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, will be graduating high school with mixed emotions. Although they're excited to go off to college or start a career, they say they're also sad that their classmates who were killed can't be with them to celebrate and live the rest of their lives.
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Justice Alito questions possibility of political compromise in secret recording.US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel.A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge.Gunman wounds 3 in Atlanta food court before being shot by officer, police say.Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors.Waffle House raises worker pay after strikes and pressure from labor organizers.Union 4 Florida police officers indicted for 2019 shootout that left UPS driver and passerby dead.Pamela Smart, serving life, accepts responsibility for her husband's 1990 killing for the first time.Dog fight! Joey Chestnut out of July 4 hot dog eating contest due to deal with rival brand.Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist.Defense attorney for rapper Young Thug found in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in jail.Mexico's historic Chapultepec Castle is flying the Targaryen flag, and officials aren't amused.The Celtics may or may not have one of their key players for Wednesday's Game Three of the NBA Finals, the Phillies and Yankees continue to have their way with the rest of MLB, and a big name will be sitting out golf's US Open this weekend. Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick are not attending Jets' mandatory minicamp.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 11 at 7:15 a.m. CT:
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi’s vice president and nine others have been killed in a plane crash, the country’s president said Tuesday. The wreckage of the military plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima was located in a mountainous area in the north of the country after a search that lasted more than a day. There were no survivors of the crash, Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera said.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors are set to resume deliberations in the criminal case against Hunter Biden over a 2018 gun purchase when prosecutors say President Joe Biden's son was in the throes of a crack cocaine addiction. Jurors deliberated for less than an hour Monday before leaving the federal courthouse in Delaware. Jurors are weighing whether Hunter Biden is guilty of three felonies in the case pitting him against his father’s Justice Department in the middle of the Democratic president’s reelection campaign. Hunter Biden's lawyers have argued he did not consider himself an “addict” when he bought the gun.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.N. Security Council’s vote in favor of a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza has made it “as clear as it possibly could be” that the world supports the plan. He again called on Hamas to accept it, and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reaffirmed his commitment to the proposal. Blinken’ spoke Tuesday during his latest visit to the region, his eighth since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack ignited the war. Hamas also welcomed the Security Council vote and says it supports the broad outline of the agreement but wants assurances it will be implemented.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The World Bank has approved $1 billion for the construction of Pakistan’s biggest Dasu hydropower project, which is being built in the country’s northwest with China’s help. The bank said Tuesday the project will contribute to “greening" the energy sector and lowering the cost of electricity. The dam is being built in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, and once completed, it will have an installed capacity of 4,320 to 5,400 megawatts. Thousands of Chinese have been working on the Dasu dam and other projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Some have been attacked in recent years by militants who accuse them of plundering mineral resources.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's military says South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops violated the two countries' land border earlier this week. Some North Korean soldiers who were engaged in unspecified work on the northern side of the border briefly crossed the military demarcation line on Sunday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Those North Korean soldiers immediately returned to their territory after South Korea’s military fired warning shots and issued warning broadcasts, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The incident came amid rising tensions over North Korea’s recent launches of trash-carrying balloons.
In other news:
The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader's family says.In the rough Felony convictions could cost Trump liquor licenses at 3 New Jersey golf courses.Inflation data this week could help determine Fed's timetable for rate cuts.Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after bridge collapse.Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to software malfunction.Liberal Judge Susan Crawford enters race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with majority at stake.Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators.The Florida Panthers take an early charge of the Stanley Cup Finals, Dan Hurley to stay at UConn, Mike Tomlin gets an extention with the Steelers, the Orioles sweep the Rays.How an Israeli raid freed 4 hostages and killed at least 274 Palestinians in Gaza.Body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 10 at 7 a.m. CT:
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy embraced his status as an outsider who came to Montana to start a business during the first debate in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate. Three-term Democrat Sen. Jon Tester declared Sheehy “part of the problem” amid a housing shortage and rising property taxes.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap legislative elections. Some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament were still being counted Monday, but the outcome showed the 27-nation bloc’s parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden's family has gone to great lengths to support him as he stands trials for lying on a federal gun purchase form when he said he didn't have a drug problem. Jill Biden has been a regular presence in the federal courtroom in Delaware, and other family members have attended.
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Some nationalities escape President Joe Biden's sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce.Apple expected to enter AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders.Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt.A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96.Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked.Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase faces October trial."Bad Boys Ride or Die" boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening.Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie.Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on "Days of Our Lives."Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash.The Celtics take care of business in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Mets salvage a split with the Phillies in London, Tyler Freeman's late-inning heroics help the Guardians beat the Marlins, the Yankees use the long-ball to avoid being swept by the Dodgers, Carlos Alcaraz earns a French Open title in thrilling fashion, Scottie Scheffler holds on for another PGA Tour victory, Kyle Larson earns a NASCAR Cup Series win in his home state, and the Liberty keep the Mystics winless.French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote.Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India's prime minister.Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade.Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in a Hamas attack on Oct. 7. At least 55 dead in Gaza strikes.In this week's religion roundup, a debate over in vitro fertilization reaches the public.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 8 at 6 a.m. CT:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:
Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it.CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they oversee.Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite Biden push, AP-NORCEPIC poll finds."Home Alone" house being sold. Swinging paint cans not included.Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds.Zombies: Ranks of world's most debt-hobbled companies are soaring, and not all will survive.Climate solution Massachusetts town experiments with community heating and cooling.New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating.Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options.Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates.Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years ago.New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class.YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement.Prince William is usher at wedding of aristocrat the Duke of Westminster.UN official highlights how better preparation has shrunk disaster deaths despite worsening climate.—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 the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 7 at 7:45 a.m. CT:
PARIS (AP) — President Joe Biden has for the first time publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a monthslong congressional holdup in American military assistance that let Russia make battlefield gains. Biden and Zelenskyy met Friday in France, where they attended ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The first heat wave of the year is expected to maintain its grip on the Southwest United States for at least another day as record-setting temperatures continue to soar past 110 degrees Fahrenheit from southeast California to Arizona. The official start of summer is still two weeks away.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May in a sign of continued economic strength.
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Good Earth Lighting’s now-recalled integrated light bars have batteries that can overheat and cause the unit to catch on fire.
In other news:
Tim Scott, a potential Donald Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters.Election certification disputes in a handful of states spark concerns over presidential contest.Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to address Congress on July 24, AP sources say.Boeing's astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble.Records expunged for St. Louis couple who waved guns at protesters. They want their guns back.Dwindling number of D-Day veterans mark anniversary with plea to recall WWII lessons in today's wars.Little relief Mortgage rates ease, pulling the average rate on a 30-year home loan to just below 7%.Man charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings kept 'blueprint' of crimes on computer, prosecutors say.‘Wheel of Fortune’ Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak.Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life.Suzanne Collins is releasing a new 'Hunger Games' novel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' next year.Dolly Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026.Paris Olympics organizers unveil a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower.Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot.The Celtics beat the Mavericks, the Lakers may make a coaching change, the White Sox fall again and the defending champ is back in the French Open women's final.—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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