Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 13 2024 06:00 (EDT)
This is AP News. I'm Rita Fallaway. Looks like the presidential election in November will be a rematch between Donald Trump and President Biden after their victories in primaries yesterday. The AP's Norman Hall. President Joe Biden has clinched the Democratic presidential nomination with a decisive victory in swing state Georgia. The win overcomes concerns about his leadership from within his own party. This Democrat voted for Biden but remains uneasy. Given everything with immigration and also with the way he's managed mismanaged Palestine. This Independent said former President Trump would never get her vote if convicted of any of the charges he faces. And if he's convicted of a crime, then no one should vote for him. Two U.S. presidents have not competed for the office since 1912. I, Norman Hall. A warning from Russia's President Putin. President Vladimir Putin says that Russia's ready to use nuclear weapons. If there's a threat to Russian statehood, sovereignty or independence. Speaking in an interview with Russian state television, Putin said he hoped that the U.S. would avoid any escalation. That could trigger a nuclear war. But emphasize that Russia's nuclear forces are ready for it. Asked if he's ever considered using battlefield nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Putin responded that there has not been any need for that. A bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok is expected to pass the House today. Lawmakers are worried about national security. TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a company based in China. Experts are warning that nothing will change in Haiti, which has been racked by violence unless gangs become part of the conversation. Gangs now control 80% of Haiti's capital. A new Mississippi law will allow earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women. It's an effort to help mothers and babies in a state with the nation's worst infant mortality rate. The law takes effect on July 1st. This is AP News. The Pentagon is hurrying to send weapons to Ukraine. The U.S. will rush more weapons to Ukraine from Pentagon stockpiles, even though it lacks the money to replace them. It's the military's first announced security package since December when the U.S. 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, hours 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 Megani Washington. And I'm Rita Folle, AP News. It's Buck Sexton, along with Clay Travis, talking about Dan Catholic's 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 Catholic's 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 DanCapolisLaw.com. That's Dan, C-A-P-L-I-S Law.com. .com. .com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .