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AP Headline News - Feb 26 2024 09:00 (EST)
This is AP News. I'm Rita Falle. There's word this morning that a U.S. Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy yesterday in Washington. 25-year-old Airman Aaron Bushnell of San Antonio, Texas, reportedly had said he would no longer be complicit in genocide. Israel denies genocide allegations. Donald Trump is looking for another win in the Republican presidential contest. Michigan's primary is tomorrow. The AP's Jackie Quinn. Former President Donald Trump continues raising eyebrows after his comments at a dinner last week for black conservatives. The black people are so much on my side now because they see what's happening to me happens to them. Republican rival Nikki Haley responded the next day. That's the chaos that comes with Donald Trump. And on NBC's Meet the Press, Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donald's, a Trump supporter who is black, was asked to respond. This is political persecution from the Department of Justice and from radical DAs throughout our country. This is something similar that black people had to deal with the justice system themselves. There is no evidence the White House has influenced any of the 91 total felon accounts lodged against Donald Trump. I'm Jackie Quinn. Republican National Committee Chair, Rona McDaniel, is out as our in C chair, resigning her post as of March 8th after Donald Trump said he preferred North Carolina GOP chair Michael Watlay. Pope Francis isn't feeling well. Pope Francis has canceled his engagements for the day because of persistent mild flu symptoms, according to the Vatican. The statement by the Vatican added that he did not have a fever. It was an indication the decision was made as a precaution. I'm Karen Chavez. The Taliban executed a convicted killer at a sports stadium in Afghanistan this morning as thousands watched. This is AP News. To the movies now with the AP's Margie Zarletta, Bob Marley One Love is number one at the box office for a second week. The biopic Bob Marley One Love made another $13.5 million domestically, according to studio estimates. It made nearly $2 million more than the Japanese anime film Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaba, which made an impressive second place finish despite playing in 1600 fewer theaters. The Hillary Swank movie Ordinary Angels debuts in third. Madam Webb is number four and migration is fifth. I'm Margie Zarletta. This year looks to be a much better one for the US economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months ago. That's according to a survey released this morning. By the National Association for Business Economics, the economy looks set to grow 2.2 percent this year after adjusting for inflation. I'm Rita Foley, AP News. Colden coffee season is here. Introducing Ricola Max Throatcare. Ricola's most powerful drop yet. It's the best of Swiss nature wrapped around a powerful liquid menthol center from Maximum relief from your worst coffin sore throat. Maximum nature from Maximum relief. Try Ricola Max now, available in the cold and cough aisle. It's in our nature. Why is it that was sparkling water? I'm always playing guessing games with what flavor I'm drinking. Is it citrus? Is it aluminum can flavored? Not sure. Sparkling ice though? They really mean flavor. Like in your face flavor, orange mango, black raspberry, don't even get me started on the strawberry lemonade. Kimi's strawberry slid right into my taste buds DMs last night and let them know who's boss. No subtleties there and no sugar either. But it does have vitamins and antioxidants. Fine sparkling ice at a major grocery store or club retailer near you. Sparkling ice. Anything but subtle. Every day's Cintas service reps help businesses get ready for the work day. They provide freshly laundered work where delivered every week. Maths, mops, restroom and cleaning supplies. Stayed in safety products to help your employees stay safe. Even test and inspect fire extinguishers and emergency lights. Cintas helps keep your business running smoothly. See what Cintas can do for you. Visit cintas.com Oh I'm ready. And get ready for the work day. It's Buck Section along with Clay Travis talking about Dan capitalist law. Buck Dan's the son of a police officer. And a guy who finished law school and aimed high to build a world-class firm for the people where everyone regardless of background gets top-notch treatment. Dan capitalist law lives that mission scoring record verdicts for folks from all walks of life and they don't care about your wallet. Righteous cases are taken on a percentage fee basis. Need help? Visit dancapolislaw.com That's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S law.com