On the version of Hot off the Wire posted May 24 at 7:15 a.m. CT:

AAA says nearly 44 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend, and about 38 million will go by vehicle. Severe weather will be a problem for some around the nation.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's army says the bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza. The news comes as the top United Nations court prepares to rule on whether Israel must halt its military operations and withdraw from the enclave.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation Thursday, holding a rally in the South Bronx. He's hoping to woo minority voters by appearing in one of the most diverse and impoverished neighborhoods in the city where he grew up.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from 40% now.

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for Hunter Biden are due in court days before he's expected to stand trial on federal firearms charges in Delaware as his father’s reelection campaign unfolds. President Joe Biden's son is charged with lying about his drug use in 2018 on a form to buy a gun he kept for about 11 days.

In other news:

• U.S. pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting.
• Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance.
• Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district.
• Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans.
• Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges.
• Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom.
• Louisiana Legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances.
• Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment.
• Applications for jobless benefits fall as labor market continues to thrive.
• Long-term mortgage rates ease for third straight week, dipping to just below 7%.
• Group of graduates walk out of Harvard commencement chanting 'Free, free Palestine.'
• Judge says $475,000 award in New Hampshire youth center abuse case would be 'miscarriage of justice.'
• Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader.
• Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated.
• The Celtics beat the Pacers again, Connor McDavid gives the Oilers a double-overtime victory, the Phillies continue to sizzle, while a Yankees rookie continues to dazzle, and a major settlement in college sports will lead to big paydays for college athletes.

—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.