Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 11 2024 14:00 (EDT)
AP news. I'm Ed Donohue. The FBI is apparently ramping up a year's long sexual abuse probe at a women's prison in California. A person familiar with the matter says more than a dozen FBI agents were searching the federal prison in Dublin, seizing computers and documents. An AP investigation in 2021 found a culture of abuse and cover-ups for years at the facility, about 21 miles east of Oakland. At least eight employees were charged with sexually abusing inmates and a former warden was convicted two years ago of molesting inmates. The scandal is one of many issues facing the federal bureau of prisons, including staffing shortages, suicides and security breaches. Sagar Megani, Washington. Housing Secretary Marsha Fudge says she is resigning effective March 22nd and leaving with mixed emotions. Fudge's statement did not indicate a reason why she was resigning now, saying only that she planned to transition to life as a private citizen. A large sperm whale that drew attention after beaching itself on a sandbar in Venice, Florida has died. Laura Engelbe is with NOAA. We see an average of about two sperm whales strand a year. So it does happen. But on the Gulf Coast, last one we had was around 2008 on the Gulf Coast. Sperm whales are listed as endangered species in the US. Palestinians have begun fasting for Ramadan. The Muslim holy month arrived with ceasefire talks at a standstill between Israel and Hamas, hunger worsening across the Gaza Strip and no end in sight to the five month old war. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is hoping for some Ramadan related developments. In the Ramadan spirit of compassion, I call for the immediate release of all hostages. President Biden has issued a budget proposal for the second term aimed at getting voters attention with tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. This is AP News. A new survey says most teenagers are okay without having smartphones, but they don't want to give them up. Nearly three quarters of US teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don't have their phones. That's according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. The survey also found that despite the positive associations with going phone free, most teens have not limited their phone or social media use. The report comes as policymakers and children's advocates are growing increasingly concerned with teens' relationships with their phones and social media. Most teens said the benefits of having a smartphone outweigh the harms for people their age. I'm Shelley Antler. Officials from the US, Canada and several indigenous groups plan to announce a proposal to address longstanding pollution from coal mining in British Columbia that's contaminating waterways and harming fisheries on both sides of the border. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. Life is made up of many gorgeous moments. Cherish them all, big and small, with blue Nile. Whether it's for yourself or a loved one, Blue Nile's unrivaled selection of expertly crafted fine jewelry and statement pieces help make all your moments sparkle. Blue Nile's experts are on hand to guide you and their diamond guarantee ensures you get the highest quality at the best price. Celebrate a life well lived in the most radiant way and save up to 30% at bluenile.com. That's bluenile.com. It's Buck Sexton 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. Need help? Visit Dancapitalistlaw.com. That's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S Law.com. If this fan could talk, it would tell tall tales of tall peaks, icy summits and adrenaline fueled adventures. And with that comes risks. So I'm doing my part with my $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass because it supports search and rescue and avalanche safety teams across Colorado. Call it, paying it forward to all the outdoor first responders who have my back. Get your Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration and help me Colorado a safer place to play. Before Shopify, were you wondering where are my sales at? Now you're selling with Shopify, the global commerce platform supercharging you're selling. You have no problem selling online, in person, on social media and beyond. Gary, easy on the chit-ching. Start selling with Shopify today and discover how millions of businesses around the world use Shopify to ignite their selling. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/listen. shopify.com/listen.