Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Feb 28 2024 22:00 (EST)
AP News, I'm Ben Thomas. The Supreme Court's moving fast, saying it will decide whether Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted and charged as he interfered with the 2020 election. Sagamogani has details. Lower courts have rejected Trump's novel claims that former presidents have absolute immunity for actions falling within their official job duties. It appeals panel here in Washington had ruled a federal judge was right to say that the case against Trump can proceed and he can be prosecuted for actions while in the White House and leading up to the Capitol riot. The high court justices are moving fast, saying they will hear arguments in late April and make a decision no later than the end of June. Sagamogani, Washington. Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll put a tentative deal that will prevent a government shutdown to a vote Thursday. Police for temporary funding in the Senate will also need to vote before Friday's deadline. Israeli officials say aid convoys with food have reached northern Gaza, the first major delivery in a month. The UN has warned of worsening starvation there. Meantime international mediators continue to work on a ceasefire deal. A cluster of wildfires has been scorching the Texas panhandle, including one of the largest in state history. At more than 1,300 square miles, the Smokhaus Creek Fire is now larger than the state of Rhode Island. A quick downy among those ordered to evacuate. To win, I'm guessing they said 70 miles an hour. It seemed to remove the ash from the fire as it went and we went through. I bet 30 miles of what I can only describe as a lunar landscape. In a strike averted at Anheiser Bush, Lisa Dwyer has this one. The Teamsters Union represents 5,000 Anheiser Bush workers who brew and package beer and even take care of the company's Clyde Stell horses. The tentative contract includes wage increases, job security and other benefits. Workers are expected to vote on whether to approve the contract next week. I'm Lisa Dwyer. This is AP News. A famous owl being mourned in New York City. Julie Walker has this story. Tears love and heartbreak in Central Park were a memorial rose for Flaco by his favorite tree, an emotional rosemary Jordan visiting. There's a change.org petition for a Flaco statue and the Flaco Act. Feathers' lives also count to make buildings safer for birds, particularly the windows. The Eurasian Eagle Owl died Friday after hitting a building according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Although final neckruptcy findings are still pending, Flaco lived most of his 13 years at the Central Park Zoo until someone cut open his cage last February and the owl flew out. He would have been 14 next month. Julie Walker, New York. Zoologists are testing to see if toxins or disease may have been contributing factors. I'm Ben Thomas, AP News. Thanks for listening. Fargo, the new virtual assistant from Wells Fargo, makes banking faster and easier. Like this. Fargo, what's my checking account routing number? And this. Fargo, turn off my debit card. This. Fargo, what did I spend on groceries last month? And that's just the beginning. Do you, Fargo? You can. In the Wells Fargo mobile app, learn more at Wells Fargo dot com slash get Fargo. Terms and conditions apply, your mobile carrier's availability and message and data rates may apply. Wells Fargo Bank and AM member FDIC.