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On today’s episode:
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of the ceasefire in Gaza as President Trump urges Israel to seize the chance for peace.Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn’t settle war soonNobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growthSevere weather hits the Northeast as well as Alaska.Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79Patrick Mahomes has broken another passing record.Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day.Trump directs the Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown.As the National Guard enters Memphis, memories of MLK and 1968 unrest resurface.Firings of federal workers have begun as the White House seeks to pressure Democrats amid the government shutdown.Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It’s ready for a repeat in 2026.Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say.Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner.MIT president says she ‘cannot support’ proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits.Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez released from custody a week after parking fight arrest and stabbing.4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says.16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says.Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 6 people are killed in separate shootings.Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump’s threats of tariffs shatter its calm.Seattle rallies to steal Game 1 of the ALCS on the road, a four-TD day helps Kansas City prevail on Sunday Night Football, an NFC defensive star suffers a severe ankle injury, one Big Ten school fires its coach while another earns an all-time high ranking.Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage says his family has been subject to abuse.Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep.Senator’s letter to Big Ten presidents says private equity ‘unlikely to align’ with academic goals.An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country’s president says.Palestinians return to ruins as aid groups push to scale up deliveries and US troops land in Israel. People are also reading…
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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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