On today's episode:

• Supreme Court weighs longshot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
• The FAA's order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect.
• Floods and damage in the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi in parts of Vietnam.
• High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular.
• Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November.
• Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs.
• Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge.
• Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House.
• Most major US airports are among 40 targeted for shutdown flight cuts.
• US and European energy leaders in Greece to talk ways to better supply Ukraine.
• A former teacher shot by student, 6, wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal.
• Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package.
• Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break.
• Wall Street loses ground under the weight of falling technology stocks.
• Denver wins a defensive slugfest to stay atop the NFL, a young Cowboys player dies of suspected suicide after police chase, a retired All-Pro wide receiver is arrested on an attempted murder charge, an ex-NBA player and coach pleads not guilty in a gambling case, a Hall of Fame hockey goalie educates others about his heart condition and the Padres hire a manager.
• France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to view.

—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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