On today's episode:

• Israel claims another top Iranian official killed while Iran's attacks kill 2 near Tel Aviv.
• Russia says no damage or injuries from strike on Iran’s nuclear power plant.
• President Trump will be present when the remains of six servicemembers arrive at Dover Air Force base.
• Trump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin will appear before senators for his confirmation hearing.
• Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has 'got to stop.'
• Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files.
• Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone.
• Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat.
• Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat.
• Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. Aides to his predecessors deny recent contact.
• Gunman killed and one person hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia VA clinic, police say.
• Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff.
• Marine veteran charged for violent DC protest says Trump is wrong in Israel, Iran war.
• NYC celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a parade.
• Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims.
• A prolonged and unusual March heat wave is gripping cities across the West.
• Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around.
• Heartbreak for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final, March Madness tips off with two First Four thrillers, the AP All-America men’s college hoops team is announced, a star NFL wideout gets traded and a top NHL player is sidelined for the season.
• WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup.
• Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule.
• Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.
• About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war.
• Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hits Beirut.
• EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix an oil pipeline that's been a focal point of Ukraine-Hungary feud.

—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:

• Israel says it has killed two of Iran's leading figures.
• Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis.
• Some flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east.
• A Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him.
• The Iran war is making a bad U.S. farming economy even more challenging.
• Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations.
• Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria.
• E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US.
• White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment.
• Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping.
• TSA workers demand to be paid.
• Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown.
• Severe storms pummel parts of US with snow and high winds and raise tornado threat.
• 3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US.
• New York man freed after 20 years in prison for robbery he didn't commit.
• Ex-funeral home owner sentenced to 18 years in prison after giving families fake ashes.
• US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease.
• Key Oscar moments Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Madigan wins, outstanding songs and sad goodbyes.
• March Madness wagering set to tip off with the games just 2 months after federal gambling charges.
• MVP candidates shine as Lakers and Celtics earn victories, a four-time NBA title-winning coach notches a milestone, a top March Madness star is arrested before the tournament, Team USA has its opponent for the World Baseball Classic final, an MLB player is suspended and a notable NFL QB is traded.
• WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that.
• NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say.
• Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital.
• Suspected suicide bombers target Nigeria’s Maiduguri city, killing 23 people and injuring over 100.
• Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks.
• EU weighs action to keep Strait of Hormuz open.

—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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The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode:

• Iran hits Gulf neighbors and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis.
• Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz.
• US beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep in Olympics, Paralympics.
• Severe storms pummel parts of US with snow and high winds and raise tornado threat.
• 'Radiant' mother from Kentucky among 6 US service members who died in air crash in Iraq.
• Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen war.
• Don't expect gas prices to come down right away.
• Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive.
• Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell.
• Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island that handles oil exports.
• Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter.
• US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high.
• Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's day.
• A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York.
• Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prank.
• US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices.
• Team USA punches its ticket to the World Baseball Classic final, top seeds in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments from Selection Sunday, the US wins Paralympic ice hockey gold, a golfer’s second PGA Tour victory at The Players Championship and a NASCAR star rallies at Las Vegas.
• The March Madness brackets have been set on Selection Sunday.
• Lindsey Vonn not ready to discuss her future in ski racing as she recovers from Olympic crash.
• Tehran claims the US attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week.
• Dutch authorities seek 2 suspects in an explosion outside an Amsterdam Jewish school.
• Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled.
• War has already displaced nearly a million Lebanese and aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis.

—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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The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX