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AP Headline News - Feb 29 2024 07:00 (EST)
This is AP News. I'm Rita Folle. A strike in Gaza has killed dozens of people waiting for aid according to health officials there. The AP's Karen Shamas has that, and an update on how many Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war there. More than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October the 7th according to health officials. As a new strike in northern Gaza raises the death toll, Gaza's health ministry has said dozens of people were killed in an Israeli strike on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for much needed humanitarian aid in northern Gaza. An official said hundreds more were wounded in the strike in Gaza City. I'm Karen Shamas. Donald Trump and President Biden will each be in Texas today. At the border, hundreds of miles away from each other. Immigration is a hot topic in the presidential election. The Supreme Court agreed to hear Donald Trump's immunity claim. The AP's Sagar McGani, with the latest on this, the Supreme Court says it will decide if Donald Trump can be prosecuted in his election interference case. 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. Sagar McGani Washington. The Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese made smart cars that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them. The president says he's safeguarding Americans data. This could lead to new regulations. This is AP News. You might remember him from Curb Your Enthusiasm, Richard Lewis. Comedian Richard Lewis has died at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack, according to his publicist, Lewis was 76. Richard Lewis was known for turning his anxieties into stream of conscious stand up. He also starred with Jamie Lee Curtis in the TV series Anything But Love, as Prince John in the film Robin Hood Men and Tights, and in Curb Your Enthusiasm with Larry David, who he met at sports camp as kids. Lewis said in a 2008 AP interview, musician Lou Reed told him what his legacy would be. He said, you're going to be that neurotic Jewish comedian. I don't care if you win three Austin's. That's it. So you know, get over it. And I did get over it. Lewis once told GQ the reason he always wore black is because he loved the cowboys and have gun will travel. I'm Archie Zareleta. Kremlin critic Alexina Volney's funeral will be Friday in Moscow, says his spokesperson. I'm Rita Foley AP News. 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. A new year full of surprises. One thing is always predictable. Postage costs go up. Stamps.com gives you crazy discounts of up to 89% off USPS and UPS services. So when postage goes up, your business will barely notice the change. Stamps.com is like your own personal post office, wherever you are. You can even take orders on the go with the mobile app. No lines, no traffic, no waiting, schedule package pickups, automatically find the cheapest and fastest shipping options and seamlessly connect with every major marketplace and shopping cart. There's even a supply store where you can stock up on mailing supplies, labels, even printers. Stamps.com has been indispensable for over 1 million businesses just like yours. All you need is a computer or phone and printer. Take a chunk out of your mailing and shipping costs this year with Stamps.com. Sign up with promo code program for a special offer that includes a four-week trial plus free postage and free digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. That's Stamps.com code program. 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 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. (upbeat music)