Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Feb 27 2024 07:00 (EST)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Falle. Donald Trump and President Biden are strong favorites to win their primaries today in Michigan, but they've got head wins for Donald Trump. It's Nikki Haley, who's still in the GOP presidential race for Joe Biden. For President Joe Biden, it will be a test of the division in the Democratic Party over his support for Israel. As many Arab Americans who live in Michigan are planning protest votes, like writing in uncommitted campaign volunteer Varunda Patel. These are the same people that are so vocal about what's going on, so clearly they care. She says many Democrats aren't paying attention to the primary. In Detroit, voter Terry Johnson has this view. I don't see the excitement that was there during the first time that Obama ran. What I see is despair. What I see is lack of hope. I'm Jackie Quinn. President Biden's talking about Israel and Israel is raising an eyebrow. The AP is Jennifer King with this story. President Joe Biden says that Israel is ready to temporarily pause its war in Gaza if a hostage deal is reached. My last security advisor tells me that we're close. We're close. It's not done yet. And my hope is by next Monday, we'll have a ceasefire. Biden spoke to reporters in New York Monday night after taping late night with Seth Meyers. Israeli officials say Biden's comments came as a surprise and were not made in coordination with Israeli leadership. I'm Jennifer King. NATO has no plans to book combat troops on the ground in Ukraine. That from NATO Secretary General Yen Stoltenberg, he's responding this morning to reports that some Western countries may be thinking about sending troops to Ukraine. Here at home, we're almost at the end of February, and many Americans are wrestling with mother nature. A strong winter storm and a cold front is continuing to move through the West, reaching the central Rockies today. This as the Midwest gets a taste of summer. This is AP News. The latest now on actor Alec Baldwin's troubles. The AP's Marjis Areletta with this story. A date has been set for the involuntary manslaughter trial against actor Alec Baldwin. I'm Marjis Areletta with the latest. A judge in Santa Fe, New Mexico has called for jury selection to begin July 9th for Alec Baldwin's trial with opening statements the next day. The trial is expected to last eight days. In 2021, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Helena Hutchins during a rehearsal for the movie Rust when the gun went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. The weapons supervisor on the movie, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is currently on trial for involuntary manslaughter. The proceedings of that trial hold implications for Baldwin. He faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted. For C's, a Dutch court convicted 17 suspects today in the trial of an underworld gang that planned a string of killings. I'm Rita Foley, AP News. As a major research institution, Arizona State University offers the most online bachelor's degree programs, along with world-class faculty and dedicated support. Discover why ASU is ranked number one in innovation for nine consecutive years. Tap to learn more. Hello, Saver. Now is the time to take advantage of Wells Fargo's savings options. Wells Fargo offers savings accounts that can help you save towards your goals. So, what are you saving for? Visit a Wells Fargo branch or Wells Fargo.com/save to open a savings account today. (upbeat music)