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AP Headline News - Mar 13 2024 22:00 (EDT)
AP news and bentons. The houses passed a bill that could lead to a ban of the video app TikTok. Sakamakani has details. The popular app is owned by Chinese tech firm ByteDance, which lawmakers say is beholden to the Beijing government. They worry China could demand access to the data of TikToks more than 150 million American users. Washington Republican Kathy McMurris Rogers says the bill requires ByteDance to sell TikTok if it wants to keep operating in the U.S. The choice is TikToks. But California Republican Tom McClintock says the choice should actually rest with American consumers. The answer to authoritarianism is not more authoritarianism. The bill's Senate prospects are unclear. President Biden has said he will sign the legislation if it passes. Saga or McGonney, Washington. Israel says it's going to direct Palestinians out of Rafa ahead of an anticipated offensive. And a fresh warning from Russia's leaders. President Vladimir Putin says Russia's ready to use nuclear weapons but expresses hope that U.S. would refrain from actions that could trigger a nuclear conflict. Putin's statement is another blunt warning to the West ahead of a presidential vote this week in which he's all but certain to win. I'm Charles de la vesma. The AP's Dasha Litvinova has more on that election. Putin has focused his campaign on pledging to fulfill his goals in Ukraine, painting the war there as Russia's existential battle with the West. His grip on power is also strengthened by the Russian economy's resilience despite Western sanctions. Observers have little expectation that the election will be free and fair. Putin is virtually unchallenged. His firstist critics are jailed or in exile and the three other candidates come from Kremlin-friendly parties. Putin's crackdown on dissent has also crippled independent media and rice groups. In a judge's turn out three of the charges against former President Trump in the Georgia election in a clearance case, but he's left in place 10 counts. This is AP News. Hi, up on Joani reports, rats have gotten into a stash of marijuana at the New Orleans police headquarters. Close your eyes and imagine your home is infested with rats. Now imagine they're all high. If that sounds fictitious to you, think again. The New Orleans police headquarters is aging. So the building's been taken over by mold, cockroaches, and rats. Because of that, police superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says rats have gotten into the pot that law enforcement have confiscated. During a New Orleans City Council meeting, Kirkpatrick said these conditions are unacceptable. When we say we value our employees, you can't say that. And at the same time, allow people to work in conditions that are not acceptable. For now, the City Council is considering a proposal to potentially relocate the office to a pair of floors in a high-rise building downtown. I'm Haya Punjwani. Thanks, Haya. And I'm Ben Thomas, AP News. Thanks for listening. Since 1979, Tirerack.com has been helping people find the right tires for how, what, and where they drive. They sell only the best, like the full line of Continental tires. Test results, ratings, and reviews are there to assist, or try the tire decision guide to get a personalized tire recommendation. Tires ship fast and free to you, or to one of over 10,000 recommended installers. In many areas, they offer mobile tire installation. Shop Continental tires at Tirerack.com. 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. Wells Fargo Bank NA member FDIC. 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.com/get Fargo. Terms and conditions apply, your mobile carriers availability and message and data rates may apply. Wells Fargo Bank NA member FDIC.