• On today's episode: A man with a makeshift flamethrower attacked a group of people in Boulder, Colorado, calling for the release of Israeli hostages; Russia and Ukraine will continue peace talks despite new drone attacks; Poland has a new president; South Korea will hold a presidential election; and a look at the NBA Finals.
• US Senators warn Russia, as it continues it's war with Ukraine.
• Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.
• Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die.'
• Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins.
• FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
• Trump fast-tracks Utah uranium mine, but industry revival may wait for higher prices.
• Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart.
• President Donald Trump says he's once again raising tariffs on steel.
• Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced.
• Trump's list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' includes some that support his immigration policies.
• Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with 'colossal change.'
• 1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another person dead in Los Angeles County shooting.
• Wildfires burning across central Canada force more people to evacuate.
• Philadelphia kicks off Pride Month with flag raising.
• Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week.
• Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers.
• Wall Street glides to the end of its best month since 2023.
• Actor Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says.
• Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series 'M.A.S.H.,' has died at 87.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say ex-assistant’s social media posts undercut her rape allegation.
• Scottie Scheffler stays hot at the Memorial, a first-time major winner in women’s golf, defending champs Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek reach the quarterfinals and a rare American feat at the French Open, and the Yankees bounce back from a thumping in a World Series rematch.
• Stanley Cup Final rematch begins Wednesday in Edmonton.
• Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter.
• French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren't just for snoring.
• Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body.
• Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump.
• The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 high.
• Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel's blockade.
• Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says.
• Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, thousands displaced.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a Jewish museum reopens after a deadly shooting, and beat boxing nuns go viral.

—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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