On today's episode:

• Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran.
• Iranian Red Crescent Society says at least 787 people in Iran killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.
• Jewish prayers in Israel are taking place underground for safety.
• Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's withholding of Medicaid funds.
• Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance.
• Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran.
• Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran.
• From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran.
• EDIT War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back.
• Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' and declares, 'We fight to win'.
• Gulf carriers resume some flights even as US-Israel strikes and Iran retaliation fuel travel chaos.
• Travelers stranded as Middle East conflict spreads; governments scramble to bring citizens home.
• White House attributes redness on Trump's neck to skin cream but doesn't say what it's treating.
• Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations.
• Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say.
• Man who rammed car into Chabad headquarters in NYC charged with damaging religious property.
• FBI joins Cincinnati police search for suspect after 9 wounded in nightclub shooting.
• US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war.
• 'Sinners' takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown.
• Duke claims ACC title to headline men’s college hoops action, a two-time NBA MVP returns from a 15-game injury absence, an American Olympic hockey star reveals she was playing hurt, a two-time MLB All-Star gets Team USA’s WBC opening nod and a two-time 1,000-yard rusher is traded in the NFL.
• War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races.
• Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing.
• NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club.
• Pakistan says it killed 67 Afghan security force members in fifth day of fighting.
• Families take shelter in schools as Lebanon’s government calls Hezbollah’s strike on Israel illegal.

—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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