Donald Trump looks ahead to his second stint in the Oval Office with a potentially unified government behind him as the Senate has already returned to Republican control and and the House closes in on remaining in GOP hands.

Federal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate for a second straight time, responding to a steady slowdown of the inflation pressures that exasperated many Americans and contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds is tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours.

In other news:

• Stocks and bitcoin jump after Trump's victory. So do worries about inflation as Dow surges 1,500.
• Democrat Vindman, known as a Trump whistleblower, wins competitive Virginia House race.
• Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over Mercedes, other assets.
• 5 people are killed in Arizona when a plane crashes through an airport fence and collides with a car.
• Ohtani has surgery, the Padres extend manager Schlidt, the Cavs stay perfect and Kalkbrenner drops 49 points for Creighton.
• Bank of England is set to cut interest rates despite potential new inflation worries.
• Rescue workers pull 30 bodies from apartments in Lebanon after Israeli strike.
• Court drops all charges against a Thai woman in a 2015 bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed 20.

—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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Get a recap of Tuesday's election results that are lead by former President Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans also captured the Senate and could make it a trifecta if they secure the House of Representatives.

In other news:

• The FBI says there are disinformation videos impersonating the FBI.
• Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls.
• Abortion rights advocates win in 6 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3.
• Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.
• What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents.
• In Arizona, puppies hit the polls on Election Day.
• Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over assets.
• 'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years.
• Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen.
• The first glimpse of the CFP rankings, comings and goings at the NFL trade deadline, the NHL takes center stage, the NBA’s reigning MVP is punished, the Dodgers’ best slugger has surgery and a multi-car pileup of penalties in NASCAR.
• UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes 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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Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. They’ll also be determining which party will control the House and Senate. Seven states will likely determine the winner.

SEATTLE (AP) — A strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks. The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted on Monday to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38% wage increase over four years.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Kyiv official says North Korean troops recently deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine have come under Ukrainian fire. It is the first time a Ukrainian official has said that Pyongyang’s units were struck, following a deployment that has given the war a new complexion as it approaches its 1,000-day milestone.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce has apologized after grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game last weekend.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Department of Justice says federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man who they say was trying to destroy a Nashville electrical substation. Skyler Philippi is accused of attempting to use a drone loaded with what he thought were explosives to destroy the Nashville energy facility.

Prince William is in Cape Town, South Africa, for four days of events aimed at promoting his Earthshot environmental awards.

In other news:

• A federal command center that will quickly respond to any reports of voting security issues.
• Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters.
• Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says.
• Ohio sheriff's lieutenant apologizes for 'won't help Democrats' post, blames sleep medication.
• A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory.
• Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election.
• Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration.
• US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension.
• An ex-officer is found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of an unarmed Black man in Ohio.
• Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter trial.
• Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91.
• The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating.
• Kareem Hunt helps keep the Chiefs unbeaten in overtime, Dennis Allen is out in New Orleans, Gerrit Cole stays with the Yankees, the Cavaliers and Thunder remain unbeaten and a light schedule in the NHL.
• US gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far.
• Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike has killed 20 people in northern Gaza.
• South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops.
• UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must 'wake up' to threat from people-smugglers.

—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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WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day marks the final chapter in one of the most bewildering, unpredictable and consequential sagas in political history. Now, Americans will choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. It may take days to know the final result, which could be just another surprise in a campaign that's been full of them.

Quincy Jones has died at age 91. His publicist says he died Sunday night at his home in Los Angeles. Jones' historic career ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s record-setting “Thriller” to prize-winning film and television scores and collaborations with Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.

Unionized factory workers at Boeing are voting on Monday whether to accept a contract offer or to continue their strike. The walkout has lasted more than seven weeks, shut down production of most Boeing passenger planes and cut off a key source of cash for the company.

Israel says it's terminated the agreement facilitating the work of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the main aid provider in Gaza. It appears to be a first step to implement legislation passed last month that would sever ties with the agency and prevent it from operating in Israel. Israel says the agency, known as UNRWA, has been infiltrated by Hamas, while UNRWA denies the allegations.

BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space station.

In entertainment news, Vice President Kamala Harris appears on "Saturday Night Live," rapper Young Thug is set free and it was a "Brat" summer.

In other news:

• Julie Walker reports on the last days of campaigning for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump leading up to Election Day.
• TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue.
• Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama.
• Severe storms hit Oklahoma, causing injuries and leaving thousands without power.
• Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home.
• ‘Venom 3’ tops box office again, while Tom Hanks film struggles.
• The Field is set for next weekend's NASCAR Championship, the Lions win their six straight game to stay on top in the NFC, The Cowboys struggles continue, the NHL's Jets stay red hot, and the Royals lock up a starting pitcher.
• Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon.
• Delegates establish Indigenous subsidiary body and rules for genetic information at COP16 summit.
• Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions.
• Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus.
• UK Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as new leader, first Black woman to head a big British party.
• Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front.

—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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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• Apple AirPods Pro's new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they'd rather ignore.
• Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses.
• Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams.
• AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments.
• Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks.
• In battleground Georgia, poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election.
• Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it AP-NORC poll.
• Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped Two states are set to decide.
• Women in states with bans are getting abortions at similar rates as under Roe, report says.
• McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe.
• The White House public tour has been upgraded so visitors can see, hear and touch more.
• South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls.
• They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame.
• A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster.
• Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a movie about intrigue behind the election of the Pope promises to thrill audiences.

—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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WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on voters’ feelings about the economy.

Democrat Kamala Harris says recent comments by her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, are “offensive” and that it’s clear he doesn’t understand women. Trump is traveling to New Mexico and Virginia in the campaign’s final days.

White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers who document such remarks for posterity, according to two U.S. government officials and an internal email obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Russia’s far-eastern city of Vladivostok has convicted a former U.S. Consulate worker charged with cooperating with a foreign state and sentenced him to four years and 10 months in prison. Robert Shonov, a Russian citizen and former employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok, was arrested in May 2023.

In other news:

• Trump won't vote early, though he said he would.
• 'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions.
• Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules.
• Arizona enlists county employees to help tackle a surge of 2-page early ballots.
• Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally. Here's how it works.
• Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years.
• Boeing workers will vote on a new contract offer to end 7-week-old strike.
• ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor is again indicted on sexual abuse charges in Nevada.
• Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges.
• 'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election.
• Aaron Rodgers leads the Jets to their first win since Week 3, the NFL’s reigning MVP misses another day of practice, baseball’s first trade of the offseason comes one day after a highly-viewed World Series, the Bucks struggles continue while Alex Ovechkin inches closer to Wayne Gretzky and more.
• Americans helping Ukraine's war efforts say the US hasn't done enough.
• Britain has banned protests outside abortion clinics, but silent prayer is a gray area.
• About 8,000 North Korean troops now at Ukraine's border are expected in combat soon, US says.

—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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WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans are feeling a lot of emotions heading into Election Day, but excitement is not one of them. A new poll from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that about 7 in 10 Americans report feeling anxious or frustrated about the 2024 presidential campaign, and a similar share say they’re interested. Only about one-third say they feel excited. About 7 in 10 Americans say “anxious” describes how they are feeling ahead of Tuesday.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris crisscrossed several swing states on Wednesday, passing each other in Wisconsin, where the former president appeared in Green Bay with a one-time local icon, retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Mumford & Sons, Gracie Abrams, Remi Wolf and members of the band The National appeared at Harris’ rally Wednesday night in Madison.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge is set to hold a hearing in the city prosecutor’s bid to shut down Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states. The giveaways come from Musk’s political organization, which aims to boost Donald Trump’s presidential campaign through Election Day.

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches. Many have found strategies to get through the dark days. Depression that begins in the fall and eases in the spring or summer is called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

In other news:

• Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?
• Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns.
• Presidential candidates fight for battleground Nevada.
• Supreme Court's conservative justices allow Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations.
• Donald Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden remark.
• Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico.
• Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation.
• Teen Trump supporter charged with threatening Harris backers at polling place with machete.
• Police say the man behind ballot box fires has metalworking experience and might plan more attacks.
• More former cadets accuse US Coast Guard Academy of failing to prevent campus sexual assaults.
• US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending.
• California voters consider controversial vacation homes tax in iconic Lake Tahoe area.
• The Dodgers win the World Series, White Sox tab Venable as manager, Commanders quarterback Daniels is recovering from injury, and the Celtics fall from the ranks of the NBA's unbeaten.
• Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes.
• A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges.
• Banning UNRWA will lead to a vacuum and more suffering for Palestinians, the agency's chief says.
• North Korea test-launches a suspected long-range missile designed to strike US, South Korea says.
• North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says.
• Russia and Ukraine exchange drone strikes as North Korea's top diplomat visits Moscow.

—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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