On today's episode:

• Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote.
• Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release.
• Russia and Ukraine envoys are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks.
• Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother.
• Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction.
• US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says.
• Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight.
• Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen.
• Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics.
• NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test.
• Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home.
• Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias.
• Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as gold and silver prices bounce back.
• Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro will take over for Bob Iger as CEO.
• Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show.
• 6 US cities including New York picked to host soccer at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• A superstar is on the move in the first NBA trade season blockbuster, a pair of two-time All-Stars also change teams ahead of Thursday’s deadline, three iconic basketball players will team up in the NBA’s new global All-Star format and last year’s Super Bowl MVP leads the NFC to victory at the Pro Bowl.
• Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics.
• Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee.
• 3 Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash heading to practice.
• Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing.
• China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027.
• Israeli fire in Gaza kills 17, while militant gunfire wounds Israeli soldier.
• UK politician Peter Mandelson will quit House of Lords in storm over Epstein ties.
• Charity founded by Sarah Ferguson shuts down after release of Epstein emails with former duchess.
• Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.

—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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