Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Feb 28 2024 08:00 (EST)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Falle. Donald Trump and Joe Biden easily won their Michigan primary races yesterday, but what now? The AP's Jennifer King. President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary in Michigan, but the results highlighted a vulnerability ahead of the November general election. Votes for uncommitted with a campaign organized by activists disillusioned with Biden's handling of the war in Gaza garnered over 13 percent, or over 100,000 votes. The AP spoke to Dearborn voter Miriam Mohsen. "No candidate will receive our votes if they continue to support genocide in Gaza." Michigan has the nation's largest concentration of residents of Arab American descent. Former President Donald Trump won the Republican-Michigan primary. In Tally's early Wednesday, Trump had about 60 percent of the vote versus a little over 26 percent for Nikki Haley. Trump heads into Super Tuesday, having swept all five of the first states on the Republican primary calendar. I'm Jennifer King. Negotiations are underway overseas to bring about a deal between Israel and Hamas that would lead to a ceasefire. The AP's Joe Federman is in Jerusalem. "We are talking about a six-week pause in fighting. During that time, Hamas would free roughly 40 of the more than 100 hostages that's holding in Gaza. These would be women, the elderly, and sick hostages. In exchange, Israel would release 300 Palestinian prisoners. They would also facilitate the entry of larger quantities of international aid to Gaza. Also, Palestinians, displaced Palestinians, would be able to begin to return to their homes in northern Gaza." Pope Francis, who's had the flu, was briefly taken to a hospital in Rome this morning for diagnostic testing, says the Vatican. No details. Wildfires in Texas have been pushing people out of their homes and knocking out power to thousands. This is across the Texas panhandle. This is AP News. A European Union official says Europe needs a new strategy to respond to security challenges. A top European Union official has called for a new defense industry strategy with locally made arms at its heart, laying out her vision of the new strategy to members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, European Commission President Ursula Vondoleon said. And the risks of war should not be overblown, but they should be prepared for. And that starts with the urgent need to rebuild, replenish, modernize member states armed forces. The Russian invasion has exposed glaring weaknesses in Europe's arms manufacturing capacities reluctant to invest in staff and equipment without firm orders. The defense industry has been slow to ramp up production, most notably of the artillery shells that Ukraine so badly needs. I'm Karen Chamas. And I'm Rita Foley, AP News. Hey there! Did you know King Super's always gives you savings and rewards on top of our lower than low prices? And when you download the King Super's app, you'll enjoy over $500 in savings every week with digital coupons. And don't forget fuel points to help you save up to $1 per gallon at the pump. Want to save even more? With a boost membership, you'll get double fuel points and free delivery. So shop and save big at King Super's today! King Super's fresh for everyone! Savings may vary by state. Restrictions apply. See site for details. Hello, Saver! Whether you're saving for that trip to the tropics or saving for an emergency, 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 dot com slash save to open a savings account today. Wells Fargo Bank NA member FDIC. 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. And 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 carriers availability and message and data rates may apply. Wells Fargo Bank NA member FDIC.