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Hot Off The Wire is a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press.

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Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines. Study finds that dangerous days when weather is prone to fire soaring around the world. How extreme cold is affecting Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda. Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more. Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December. Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn. The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84. Nearly 3.4 million pounds of recalled Trader Joe's chicken fried rice products may contain glass. Union and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike. As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it. A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer. Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens. Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics. Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago. Fur remains a fixture in Cortina, the co-host city of the Winter Olympics, in photos. Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers. Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its peak with the completion of its soaring central tower. Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

20 min
2 DAYS AGO

US force building in Middle East; more gold at Olympics

On today's episode: Pentagon sending largest force of warships and aircraft to the Middle East in two decades. Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal. Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks. Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, a day after his arrest. Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein. Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather. Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes. Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters. US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations. US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs. As political pressure prompts exodus of Minnesota prosecutors, some defendants catch a break. Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance. US fine arts commission is expected to vote to advance Trump’s White House ballroom proposal. New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch. Police in Idaho search for suspect who stole ambulance, drove into building that houses DHS offices. Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say. U.S. stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb. United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal. Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women. An MVP candidate dazzles as the NBA returns and a suspended start at Riviera in golf. Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secret. Austrian court convicts man whose girlfriend died as they climbed the country's highest mountain. Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

19 min
3 DAYS AGO

Tariffs paid by midsized firms tripled; Fed wants to see inflation fall further

On today's episode: Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute shows. Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. 01d King Charles III says the law must take its course in the investigation of his brother. Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures. Trump wants his Board of Peace to solve world conflicts. It still has a lot of work to do in Gaza. Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections. Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts. Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception. Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba. FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures. Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses. Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections. Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences. Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids' Instagram use in social media trial. The children of late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson honor his legacy a day after his death. Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man'. Nvidia leads the US stock market higher. Overtime wins help U.S. and Canada advance to Olympic men’s hockey semifinals, an American skiing star wins her first Olympic medal in eight years, a top five upset in college basketball, the Super Bowl champs are up for sale, an interim MLBPA director is named and two former NBA All-Star teammates have season-ending surgeries. Lawsuit alleges Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice physically assaulted former girlfriend. Charlotte's LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in downtown Charlotte, AP source says. Sidney Crosby injured in Canada's game vs. Czechia at Olympics and status unclear for semifinals. Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts. Seahawks sale process begins less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl, Paul Allen's estate says. Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law. Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward. Bus crash in South Africa leaves 4 dead, 31 hurt as rescue efforts continue. Police on the case How Rome's beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk — again. Police arrest 11 in the beating death of a far-right student in France. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

26 min
4 DAYS AGO

Colbert continues dispute with CBS; Woods may play Masters

On today's episode: Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses. Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors. Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing. Polish army bans Chinese vehicles from military premises. Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, US military says. Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities. Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on. Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia. Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial. Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack. 4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate. Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say. Georgia students recall horror of being shot as father of accused school shooter goes on trial. A church explosion in upstate New York injures several, firefighter critically burned. Delaware man married in the 1970s to former first lady Jill Biden pleads not guilty in wife's death. Police credit a good Samaritan for ending a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink. US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy. Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits. Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein. Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving waiver from Netflix. The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics. Japan pulls ahead of the U.S. in women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics, a big second-half performance helps the No. 1 team in college hoops avoid an upset, a former NBA star coach dies, the MLBPA head steps down and golf’s biggest name could return at the Masters. Tony Clark resigns as head of MLB players' union ahead of labor talks, AP source says. Tiger Woods isn't ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain. Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland dies after collapsing during workout. India boots a private university from an AI summit over a robot dog controversy. Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades. Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva. Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

23 min
5 DAYS AGO

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies; Obama shuts down alien buzz

On today's episode: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84. Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack. Iran temporarily closing Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as new talks with US start. Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war. US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm. Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia. US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says. Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there's no evidence they've made contact. No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight. TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown. Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown. Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting. US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean. Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'. No, George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston. FBI Glove containing DNA found that appears to match one worn by a masked person. Behind the scenes sorting through tips in cases like the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew. Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024. Brazilian au pair gets 10-year sentence for scheme to kill lover's wife and another man. Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest. New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up. EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images. Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95. Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction. LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery. The U.S. secures another final showdown with its rival on the ice at the Winter Olympics, a record gold for a 41-year-old American bobsledder, a clutch basket seals a top five upset in college basketball, AP Top 25 men’s and women’s poll updates and a star NFL wide receiver is released. Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post. A last-lap crash led to a marquee owner’s first victory at NASCAR’s biggest race. Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game. Russian woman carries Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over tweet accusing kingdom of antisemitism. 11 soldiers and 1 child killed as suicide bomber hits security post in restive northwest Pakistan. Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say. Germany will keep supporting Lebanon after UN peacekeepers leave, the German president says. Crowds fill flower markets in Hong Kong in preparation for the Lunar New Year.. North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war. China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries. Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court. New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, monks cap a weeks-long pilgrimage to DC, a religious liberty commissioner is ousted, and the Vatican warns of schism. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

36 min
14 FEB

Get the love part right: It's about knowing each other, sticking around on bad days

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Get the love part right: It's about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad days. 'Don't jump in them' Olympic athletes' medals break during celebrations. Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine. Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states. CBO Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade. Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct. Trump's push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new AP-NORC poll finds. Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions. Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool. Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Misery deepens in the West Bank as Israel provides few Palestinian work permits. A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next week. Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

13 min
13 FEB

EPA revokes climate change finding; Chloe Kim Falls short

On today's episode: Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents. Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, AP source says, as Iran tensions high. Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change. Shooting at a South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2 and wounds 1. Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine's adoption of an Afghan war orphan will stand. Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC. Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders. Key Democrat accuses the Justice Department of 'spying' on lawmakers reviewing Epstein files. Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says. Attorneys for woman shot by Border Patrol release records that contradict government account. New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation. Search for Nancy Guthrie now seeks nearby security videos from the month before she vanished. 2 teens charged with attempted murder for allegedly plotting mass shooting at Indiana high school. Pickleball argument sparks a brawl at a Florida country club. US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI. Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to where it was 3 week ago, just above 6%. US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease. Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet honoring war dead. U.S. men’s hockey opens the Olympics with big win in Milan, an American snowboarder falls short of a three-peat, a Japanese golfer leads at Pebble Beach, a CFP star QB is granted another season, the NBA announces an All-Star injury replacement and a former World Series champion dies. Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, but passes the torch to a protege from South Korea. Judge grants Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction for extra eligibility. A 54-year-old personal injury lawyer from Minnesota just became the oldest US Winter Olympian. Tankers beware Jazz fined $500,000, Pacers $100,000 by NBA for player participation policy breach. No. 11 Tar Heels lose freshman star Caleb Wilson to hand fracture; timetable for return unclear. Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who admits to bringing beer into dugout. Britain's High Court says government acted illegally in outlawing protest group Palestine Action. Trans-Atlantic tensions in focus as annual Munich security gathering opens. Remote community grieves the 8 killed in Canada's deadliest attack in years. Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments. U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

24 min
12 FEB

FBI continues search for Nancy Guthrie; ice dancing favorites fall short

On today's episode: FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Republicans' edge on immigration shrinks as independents balk at Trump's tactics, AP-NORC poll shows. Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties. U.S. ice dancing favorites fall short of gold at the Winter Olympics, an American snowboarding star advances and an upset in men’s hockey, finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame are announced, the NBA’s top pick will miss All-Star Weekend, a champion NASCAR driver secures the Daytona pole and more. Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say. Attorneys for woman shot by Border Patrol release records that contradict government account. Democratic senators decry indictment attempt, warning it 'could break this institution'. Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded. Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as US does. Trump administration official says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones. Buddhist monks walk to the US Capitol on the final day of their 15-week journey from Texas. Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn't kill wife and son as he gets another day in court. Six months after explosion, Pennsylvania mill town sees hope but a history of disappointment. US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report. US employers add surprising 130,000 jobs last month, but revisions cut thousands of 2024-2025 jobs. James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48. Bad Bunny streams skyrocketed after the Super Bowl, up 175% in the U.S.. Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead. LA28 board backs Casey Wasserman after Epstein files stir scrutiny. Lindsey Vonn says she had a 'successful' 3rd surgery on broken leg following crash at the Olympics. Stewart suspended 7 games and 3 other players are penalized for fighting in Pistons-Hornets game. Russia fires another barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear. EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump. Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old with history of police visits to her home. Russian drone attack kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine while pregnant mother survives. New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across Europe. Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and kills at least 20. —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. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

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Hot Off The Wire is a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press.