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AP Headline News - Mar 11 2024 06:00 (EDT)
this is AP News. I'm Rita Folley. Oppenheimer won Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards last night. It got seven awards in all. Christopher Nolan won Best Director. Starting with the release of the film in July, the response from people around the world far exceeded anything that I'd imagine possible. And, you know, winning this recognition from my peers is just, I mean, the icing on the cake. Kylian Murphy won Best Actor. Reporters asked him how content he would be if he were known forever for Oppenheimer. Very content. I mean, you know, you've got to move forward, but this has been a huge, huge moment for me. The movie is so special to me. Best Actress was Emma Stone, who was Bella Baxter in Poor Things. Protests over Israel's Warren Gaza Snorled Traffic around the Academy Awards on Sunday, slowing stars arrival on the red carpet. The U.S. military has been flying in forces to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy in troubled Haiti. The U.S. military says forces started landing at the Embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti Sunday, evacuating non-essential personnel. Gangs mainly control the neighborhood around the U.S. compound where violence has been rampant and deadly. Guyana's President Mohammed Irfan Ali, Chairman of CARICOM, is inviting select world leaders, including the U.S. to meet Monday. The situation on the ground remains dire and is of serious concern to us. Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henri, who is facing calls to resign or form a transitional council, has been unable to return home after traveling abroad, trying to secure a UN-backed police force with no success. I'm Julie Walker. Five people have been found dead in a home in Honolulu. Police say it appears a man stabbed and killed his wife and children. The man was found dead, too. Gas is about five cents higher than a week ago. It's 3.40 this morning. This is AP News. Two of the weekend movies now. Kung Fu Panda is the new box office champ. We can take down the chameleon together. Kung Fu Panda 4 had a $58.3 million opening weekend domestically, according to studio estimates. It's the first big family movie to be released since migration and Wonka in December. Last week's top movie, Dune Part II, had a strong second week with $46 million, putting it in second place. The horror movie, Imaginary, debuted in third place. Cabrini, about Catholic missionary St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, debuted in fourth. Bob Marley, One Love, is number five. I'm Archie Zarletta. Disney is asking for approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades. It would allow for new attractions on unused spaces, including a large parking lot. Anaheim's Planning Commission is expected to review the proposal today. I'm Rita Foley, AP News. Why is it that was sparkling water? I'm always playing guessing games with what flavor I'm drinking. Is it citrus? Is it aluminum can flavored? Not sure. Sparkling ice though? They really mean flavor. Like in-your-face flavor. Orange mango, black raspberry. Don't even get me started on the strawberry lemonade. Kiwi's strawberries slid right into my taste buds DMs last night and let 'em know who's boss. No subtleties there and no sugar either. But it does have vitamins and antioxidants. Fine sparkling ice at a major grocery store or club retailer near you. Sparkling ice. Anything but subtle. Gold Bond. I'm going to build a constant element. I'm going to do a little later. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. I'm going to do a little bit of this. This episode is brought to you by Xfinity Mobile. Save money the easy way. Learn how existing customers can get a free unlimited intro line for one year when they buy one unlimited line. Plus now through March 31st ask how you can get a 5G phone on us. Visit Xfinity Mobile.com today. Free unlimited line offer ends March 21st. Restriction supply. Xfinity Mobile requires Xfinity Internet. Reduce speeds after 20 gigabytes of usage for line. Data thresholds may vary. It's Buck Saxon along with Playtrivis 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. Need help? Visit Dan Capitalist Law.com. That's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S Law.com.