• On today's episode: British lawmakers have begun debating whether to back a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales; authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region; Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023; Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties; and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose new tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports on July 21 depending the progress of trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
• Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis.
• ICE agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says.
• Trump has no timeline for a decision on Iran.
• Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest.
• Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery.
• Hackers say they wiped out $90 million from Iran cryptocurrency exchange.
• Indiana routs Oklahoma City to force the NBA Finals’ first Game 7 since 2016, a major league pitcher is stretchered off the field, the world’s No. 1 and No. 73 golfers share the Travelers lead and multiple speeding tickets for a controversial young NFL QB.
• NFL widows struggled to care for ex-players with CTE. They say a new study minimizes their pain.
• Scheffler hits a perfect shot and plenty of great ones for a 62 to share lead at Travelers.
• Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable.'
• Europeans see a window for diplomacy as they meet Iran's top diplomat.
• Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top leader.
• Russia's economy minister says the country is on 'the brink of recession.'

—The Associated Press

About this program

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

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• On today's episode: President Donald Trump addresses whether the US could join Israel in its fight with Iran; Sen. Josh Hawley wants former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen reviewed; the AP reports the Buss family is selling a controlling stake of the Lakers; today is Juneteenth; and the NTSB has a report on May's small plane crash in San Diego.
• US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts.
• Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico.
• Supreme Court work goes on with 16 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship.
• Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights.
• 'Nobody knows' Trump won't say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran.
• Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast.
• Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death.
• NYC mayoral candidate is arrested at immigration court after linking arms with man being detained.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial takes a day off due a juror's illness.
• Wall Street ends mixed after the Fed says it's still waiting to see the effects of Trump's tariffs.
• Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year.
• SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported.
• Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging Waymo.
• Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline.
• US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels.
• FDA approves the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV.
• Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart.
• Tyrese Haliburton’s health up in the air as the Pacers face elimination against Thunder in NBA Finals, a controlling stake of 17-time champion Lakers is sold with record valuation, a multi-time Pro Bowl defensive back signs in Baltimore, the Yankees end a three-game stretch of futility, an AL East team is in talks for a sale and more.
• Ex-NFL player Ramzee Robinson sues Chiefs for wrongful termination, racial discrimination.
• Cheerleaders can now go pro Varsity Spirit's new league offers pay.
• South Africa opens a new inquiry into apartheid-era killings known as Cradock Four.
• Princess of Wales pulls out of engagement at Royal Ascot.

—The Associated Press

About this program

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

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• On today's episode: Iran warned the US to not intervene in its conflict with Israel; the Florida Panthers have clinched a second-straight Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers; Los Angeles lifted curfews; and Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton will receive special Oscars.
• Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says.
• Senate passes crypto regulations, sends to House without addressing Trump's investments.
• Appeals court hears arguments in National Guard deployment in Los Angeles.
• Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban.
• Padilla says in Senate 'it's time to wake up' after forced removal from Noem's event.
• Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrender.
• Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big bill.
• Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators.
• Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving his 11-year bribery sentence.
• Man who fired at gunman and killed Utah 'No Kings' protester was a safety volunteer, organizers say.
• Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, is arrested outside immigration court.
• Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender.
• Kraft Heinz pulling artificial dyes from its US products in 2027.
• US retail sales fall and Americans turn cautious after spending early this year to beat tariffs.
• Florida clinches back-to-back Stanley Cup titles, Rafael Devers makes an immediate impact in his San Francisco debut, a Pacers star’s status is up in the air for the rest of the NBA Finals and Caitlin Clark sends the Fever to the Commissioner’s Cup.
• Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open.
• Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes.
• Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp for new leadership.
• Firms led by US military veterans deliver aid in Africa and Gaza, alarming humanitarian groups.
• Israel strikes Tehran for a sixth day as Iranian casualties rise.
• UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women.
• Experts say Iran's Natanz enrichment site more damged than originally thought.

—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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