Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 13 2024 09:00 (EDT)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Falle. We'll begin with TikTok, the AP's Donna Warder. The House is expected today to pass a bill that would require Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other applications it owns within six months of the bill's enactment or the apps would be banned. Lawmakers contend that ByteDance is beholden to the Chinese government, which could demand access to the data of TikTok's U.S. customers at any time. If passed by the House and then the Senate, President Joe Biden says he would sign it. Donna Warder, Washington. They're presumptive nominees now, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The AP's Ben Thomas has this. President Biden and former President Trump each secured enough delegates in Tuesday's primaries to ensure their nominations at their party's national conventions this summer. Biden reached that point with a victory in Georgia, while Trump wins in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington put him over the top. The results in those states were never in doubt, as neither Biden nor Trump faced major opposition. Now any doubt the fall election will feature a rematch between the two flawed and unpopular presidents have been eliminated. Ben Thomas, Washington. A blunt warning to the West from Russia's President Putin. Moscow is ready to use nuclear weapons if it's sovereignty or independence is threatened. He said he doesn't think that the world is heading for a nuclear war, and he told an interviewer, "There is no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine." Gaza's health ministry says more than 31,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel Hamas War, and most of Gaza's 2 million-plus people have been forced from their homes. Do you play Wirtle, the puzzle game? The New York Times is fighting off Wirtle clones. It's arguing the lots of games inspired by Wirtle infringe on its copyright protections. It's sending out takedown notices. This is AP News. Some more help for Ukraine from the US, the AP's Sagar Magani. The US will rush more weapons to Ukraine from Pentagon stockpiles, even though it lacks the money to replace them. Since the military's first announced security package since December, when the US acknowledged it wasn't just out of money to replace the weapons, it's about $10 billion overdrawn. The latest aid comes with Ukraine running dangerously low on munitions. "When Russian troops advance and its guns fire, Ukraine does not have enough ammunition to fire back." National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, ours before President Biden issued a similar warning. The new weapons delivery won't help for long. "It's not nearly enough." The Pentagon was able to fund this shipment after finding cost savings in some weapons contracts, Sagar Magani Washington. "And I'm Rita Foley, AP News." It's Buck Sexton, along with PlayDrive, is 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 DanKapolisLaw.com. That's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S Law.com. It's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S Law. 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.com/save to open a savings account today. (upbeat music)