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AP Headline News - Mar 08 2024 16:00 (EST)
AP News. I'm Ed Donaghue. At the Pentagon spokesman, Major General Pantriders says there was another airdrop, the fourth of supplies into Gaza. There is a plan to set up a place in Gaza to handle shipments. Simply put, they'll establish a temporary offshore maritime pier that allows for shipping vessels to transfer cargo to smaller vessels to transport an offload cargo to a temporary causeway for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Last night, after delivering his State of the Union address, President Biden was heard on a hot mic criticizing Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of relief efforts in Gaza. The president was asked about it today. I didn't say that in the speech. What about after this speech? You guys, he's dropping off things. Does that show your level of frustration with him on humanitarian aid? Does he need to be doing more? Yes, he does. The president was heard saying he and Netanyahu will need to have a "come to Jesus" meeting. Also from the State of the Union address, the president was asked if he regrets saying the word "illegal" to describe a man accused of killing a woman in Georgia. Probably. I don't agree with you. Technically, he's not supposed to be here. An immigrant from Venezuela who entered the country illegally has been arrested and charged with murder. Turkey's president, whose NATO member country has sought to balance its close relationship with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to host a peace summit between the two countries. Authorities investigating a fire and explosions that rocked a suburban Detroit building filled with vaping industry supplies, killing one man. Urged residents not to pick up any debris because they still pose potential hazards. The FDA says the popular weight-loss drug wagovie, which has helped millions of American shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or are obese. This is AP News. 278 children are missing in Nigeria's forests. Women, children and students are often targeted in mass abductions, in Nigeria's conflicted northern region, for ransoms. A woman in Purigakadula State Wales took in for help after government attacked a school and abducted at least 287 students. It was the second mass abduction in the West African country in less than a week. Locals say the assailants surrounded the government-owned school just as the students were about to start the school day. Security forces and officials later arrived in the village as a search operation unfolded. I'm Charles Dilla Desma. The UN Security Council is urging Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allowed desperately needed aid to reach 25 million people. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. It's Buck Saxon along with Clay Travis talking about Dan capitalist law. Buck Dan's the son of a police officer and a guy who finished law school and aimed high to build a world-class firm for the people where everyone regardless of background gets top-notch treatment. Dan capitalist law lives that mission scoring record verdicts for folks from all walks of life and they don't care about your wallet. Righteous cases are taken on a percentage fee basis. 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. And 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. 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.