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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