Listen to the morning news with London on the Internet
via Towpath Radio or River Rat Country.
The Podcast: Staying in Contact with London Mitchell
In this weekly podcast we chat with individuals who work to improve the quality of life in our community of Northwest Ohio. We often delve into history, culture and heritage. Follow us on multiple sites including Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also tune in at The Toledo Free Press and through the Stream 419 app. New episodes drop on Friday.
Local News
ABC News
ABC News: US
- 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center was meant to be temporary: DeSantis
- New York to restrict ICE despite threat from Trump's border czar
- LA not liable in death of girl hit by police officer's stray bullet, jury finds
- New data on 2022 China plane crash suggests cockpit struggle and fuel cut
- A kitten survives a tornado and his tiny meows bring rescue
- Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault
- Suspect in deadly Austin bar shooting was 'lone actor,' FBI probe finds
- FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
- USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
- Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
New York Times
The Daily
- What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying May 7, 2026When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United States with its ultra-low-cost approach. Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times, discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, […]
- Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered. May 6, 2026Last month, the astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing their journey around the moon to a close. “The Daily” asked children to send in questions for the crew. The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — sat down with Rachel Abrams to answer them. Guest: The Artemis […]
- Democratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the Primaries May 5, 2026In primary elections across the United States, the Republican Party will test its voters appetite for revenge, and the Democratic Party will test its voters appetite for change. The New York Times journalists Shane Goldmacher, Lisa Lerer and Reid Epstein sat down with Michael Barbaro to explain which key elections to watch. Guest: Shane Goldmacher, […]
- What Drives Political Violence in America May 4, 2026In the midst of a cascade of violent acts against political figures in the United States, a few questions keep coming up — how did we get here, and how much worse could it really get? Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago and one of the country’s leading voices on political violence, […]
- The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters May 3, 2026Roughly a year ago, a team at The New York Times Magazine set about tackling a nearly impossible task: creating a list of the greatest living American songwriters. But how to take the tens of thousands of songwriters working in this country and narrow them down to a digestible list? The answer involved thousands of […]
- What Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out. May 2, 2026The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last? Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For […]
- Hegseth in the Hot Seat May 1, 2026Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, went before Congress to answer for a war in Iran that has reached a stalemate and a management style that has caused controversy at the Pentagon. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent, takes us inside Mr. Hegseth’s testimony. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York […]
- A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights April 30, 2026On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dealt what may be a final blow to the landmark Voting Rights Act when it struck down Louisiana’s voting map as unconstitutional. Adam Liptak explains the legal logic of the ruling, and Nick Corasaniti talks about how the decision will reshape American democracy. Guest: Adam Liptak, the chief legal affairs […]
- Why Even Some Democrats Hate California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal April 29, 2026A landmark proposal for a one-time tax on billionaires in California recently reached a milestone. The labor union backing it said it had collected enough signatures to put the measure on the state’s ballot. Laurel Rosenhall, who covers California politics for The New York Times, explains how the state arrived at this moment and what […]
- Assassination Attempt Suspect Charged April 28, 2026What we know about the man in custody after the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, and how the incident unfolded. The man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with multiple weapons was charged on Monday with trying to assassinate President Trump. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department, explains what […]
NBC News
NBC News Top Stories
- Tennessee Republicans pass redistricting map May 8, 2026Tennessee Republicans pass redistricting map
- NCAA expands March Madness tournaments to 76 teams May 8, 2026NCAA expands March Madness tournaments to 76 teams
- Trump asked about focus on renovations during war in Iran May 8, 2026During a visit to inspect the new renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Trump was asked about his focus on construction projects in Washington D.C. during an ongoing war with Iran.
- Trump says he's been briefed on hantavirus May 8, 2026President Donald Trump tells reporters that he's been briefed on the hantavirus and that it's "very much, we hope, under control."
- Could hantavirus be the next Covid? Experts weigh in. May 8, 2026NBC News' Raf Sanchez joins "Here's the Scoop" to talk about the latest hantavirus outbreak and what the World Health Organization is saying about the possibility of the virus becoming a large-scale risk.
- U.S. strikes at least two locations in Iran May 7, 2026U.S. strikes at least two locations in Iran
- Multiple passengers from cruise ship back in U.S. May 7, 2026Five states - Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, and California - confirm passengers who had left the cruise ship before the Hantavirus outbreak was known about, are back home. None are showing symptoms. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports on what steps are being taken to mitigate the risk of any spread of the virus.
- What we know about the hantavirus outbreak so far May 7, 2026NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal breaks down everything you need to know about the hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives so far.
- Black leaders in Tennessee compare redistricting push to Jim Crow-era voter suppression tactics May 7, 2026As the Tennessee governor signs a voting map that splits up the state’s only majority Black district, some leaders are calling out the change. NBC News’ Kathy Park explains what lead to the redistricting and responses from both sides of the aisle.
- McDonald’s plans to phase out self-serve soda machines May 7, 2026McDonald’s plans to phase out self-serve soda machines
Sky News
World News – Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News
- All restrictions on Belarusian athletes lifted by Olympic bosses May 7, 2026The International Olympic Committee has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.
- EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure May 7, 2026Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.
- Three women with alleged links to ISIS set to be charged after arriving in Australia May 7, 2026Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group's former so-called caliphate in Syria are set to face charges, including slavery and terror offences, Australian police have said.
- 'Unbelievably lucky' no one harmed after megatsunami May 6, 2026A tsunami at a popular tourist spot in Alaska was the second highest ever recorded and it was "unbelievably lucky" no one was hurt, researchers have said.
- An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible May 6, 2026Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.