Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 11 2024 22:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Jackie Quinn. Republicans in Congress are already blasting President Biden's budget proposal for next year, calling it reckless spending, but making his case in New Hampshire President Biden says caps on prescription prices, middle-class tax cuts, even trimming the deficit could be accomplished by raising taxes on billionaires. Imagine what we could do from cutting the deficit to providing for child care, to fighting health care, to continue to provide our military with all they need. The U.S. is pledging more than $200 million to help stabilize Haiti, in a political collapse with gangs ruling the street, Secretary of State Antony Blinken's in Jamaica with Caribbean leaders. I'm also announcing additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Haiti, $33 million to further support their health and food security. In Florida, there's been a court settlement that peels back some restrictions on a law that banned the discussion of gender identity in schools. Here's our Lisa Dwyer. Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it is not part of instruction. That's according to a settlement reached between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a Florida state law which critics dubbed "Don't Say Gay." Five people were killed in a fiery crash on an Illinois highway. Three of the dead are school children, whose bus struck a truck. The NTSB is collecting evidence from a fatal small plane crash in central Oregon. Animal rights groups want the Iditarod canceled. Now the two dogs have died. Here's our Ed Donahue. Both dogs, a two-year-old male named Bog and a four-year-old male named George, collapsed. People for the ethical treatment of animals has been a long critic of the Iditarod and is calling for the race to end. Stocks closed mixed. This is AP news. Primary votes ahead and some are wondering if the Israel crackdown on Hamas will continue to put a dent in President Biden's support. Roughly 263,005 Super Tuesday states did the same. Organizers are now watching tomorrow's primaries in Washington and Georgia for similar protests, the movement raises more questions about whether a small but significant number of Democrats angry at the president might abandon him in November, hurting his chances in swing states like Michigan. His allies, though, believe disaffected Democrats will return to the fold when given a choice of him or Donald Trump. How's it an Urban Development Secretary Marsha Fudge has announced that she will resign her post later this month. She says she's leaving with mixed emotions. I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. Life is full of things to manage, your work, your family, your plans, and your treatment. Consider Qisimtah, Ophatuma map 20-milligram injection. You can take it yourself from the comfort of home. If you're ready for something different, ask your health care provider about Qisimtah and check out the details at Qisimtah.com, brought to you by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. We got another day of NBA action, and with FanDuel, every night is a watch party, so it's time for your FanDuel crew to make their bets. So, what's the move tonight gang? You know that new customers who bet $5 get $200 back in bonus bets if you win. Bet all the stars with all your friends and make every moment more, only on FanDuel. New customers bet $5 get $200 back in bonus bets if you win. Make every moment more with FanDuel. 21+ in present in Colorado, first online real money wage only, $10 for the surprise required. Bonus is issued as non- withdrawal, but bonus bets that expire seven days after receive. See full terms at FanDuel.com/sportsbook, gambling problem, call 1-800-5-2-4-7-0-0. 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. In terms and conditions apply, your mobile carriers availability and message and data rates may apply. Wells Fargo Bank and AM member FDIC.