Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 15 2024 20:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Ben Thomas, a Russian missile attack on Ukraine killed at least 16 people in the southern city of Odessa today. Charles de la Résma has details. Local officials say a first missile struck houses and when emergency crews arrived at the scene, a second missile landed there. Among those killed were a paramedic and an emergency service worker. Meantime, Sagar McGani reports the US an allies are warning Iran they'll be serious consequences if it moves ahead with the plan to provide Russia with ballistic missiles. American officials are worried by comments from Iran suggesting a deal is imminent. We've sent very clear messages to Iran not to do it. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the possibility of it happening and the need to address it are both very real and very strong. We really wanted to set down a marker here for Iran and for Russia that there will be sort of consequences for them to do that. White House national security spokesman John Kirby says Moscow's already received and used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and has used Iranian weapons in the war. And Iran is looking to benefit too. They're hoping to get Russian military technology for themselves. Sagar McGani Washington. Russia has begun three days of voting in a presidential election all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years. However, at least half a dozen cases of vandalism polling stations have been reported, including a fire bombing. A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has withdrawn from the Georgia election interference case against former President Trump. A judge ruled one had to go to avoid an appearance of impropriety. And in Brazil, judicial documents show top military leaders told police former President Jair Bolsonaro presented them a plan to reverse the results of the 2022 election he lost. They refused and warned they would arrest him if he tried it. This is AP News. In the Gaza Strip, the first ship to use a new sea route from Cyprus is delivering aid - 200 tons of food, water and humanitarian supplies. That word from the Israeli military. Meantime, peaceful Friday prayers in Jerusalem for Ramadan, Walter Ratliff reports. The first Friday prayers of the Muslim Sacred Month of Ramadan passed without violence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque under tight Israeli security. This comes amid fears that the ongoing Israel Hamas war would spark clashes in Jerusalem's old city. In a bid to improve the group's leverage in ongoing ceasefire talks, Hamas militants had called on Palestinians who rise up and challenge Israeli restrictions on entry to the site. But no flare-up occurred after the noon prayers on Friday. An estimated 80,000 worshipers attended the prayers the highest turnout since Ramadan began Monday. I'm Walter Ratliff. Thank you, Walter. And I'm Ben Thomas, AP News. Thanks for listening. It's Buck Saxon, 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 dancapolislaw.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 make Colorado a safer place to play. 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 wellsfargo.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. And 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 WellsFargo.com/GetFargo. Terms and conditions apply, your mobile carrier's availability and message and data rates may apply. Wells Fargo Bank NA Member FDIC.