Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Feb 28 2024 07:00 (EST)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Falle. Wildfires across parts of Texas have been forcing people out of their homes and knocking out power, the AP's Lisa Dwyer. Texas wildfires are rapidly expanding, fueled by surging winds. That's prompted safety warnings for several towns in the state's rural panhandle. The Smokehouse Creek Fire has more than doubled its size since it sparked Monday. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire danger alerts for several other states throughout the mid-section of the country. As high winds of over 40 miles an hour, combined with warm temperatures, low humidity, and dry winter vegetation make conditions ripe for wildfires. I'm Lisa Dwyer. Warning signs for President Biden and Donald Trump in the Michigan primary results. They each easily won their contests, but the AP's Joey Capoliti says in Donald Trump's case. Service of Republican voters in early voting states have shown that Trump's core voters so far overwhelmingly white and mostly older than 50 and generally without a college degree. That could be a warning sign for Trump, who will have to appeal to a much wider range of voters in November, especially in states like Michigan, which he lost by almost 155,000 votes in 2020. Where President Biden voters who chose the uncommitted option signaled how pushback over his handling of the Israel Hamas war might affect his re-election campaign. Today, President Biden is signing an executive order aimed at better protecting your personal data from foreign adversaries like China and Russia. Pope Francis appeared at his weekly audience this morning after a mild flu calling for peace around the world. You've seen how prices for cars and trucks are going up, up, up. Well, now there's a word the increases are slowing. And in some cases, falling. Good news for frustrated buyers. This is AP News. We've got word now on when family and friends will hold the funeral of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny. The funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who died earlier this month, will take place this Friday according to his spokesperson. The service will take place at a church at Moscow's southeast district after several locations declined to host the service. The burial is to be at a nearby cemetery. His spokesperson Kirai Yamish said many venues refused to take the booking when they heard the name Navalny, with one place disclosing that funeral venues were forbidden to take the service on. Navalny died in mid-February in one of Russia's harshest penal facilities. Many western leaders have already said they hold Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for his death. I'm Karen Shamas. A mixed picture on Wall Street yesterday, the Dow dropped 96 points yesterday. The S&P added 8 points, the Nasdaq rose 59 points. I'm Rita Foley, AP News. Hey there! Did you know King Supers always gives you savings and rewards on top of our lower than low prices? And when you download the King Supers 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? As a Boost membership, you'll get double fuel points and free delivery. So shop and save big at King Supers today! King Supers, fresh for everyone! Savings may vary by state. Restrictions apply. See site for details. 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 and A number FDIC. Hey there! Did you know King Supers always gives you savings and rewards on top of our lower than low prices? And when you download the King Supers 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. And to save even more? With a boost membership, you'll get double fuel points and free delivery. So shop and save big at King Supers today. King Supers, fresh for everyone. Savings may vary by state. Restrictions apply. See site for details. 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? 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 and A number FDIC.