Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 18 2024 21:00 (EDT)
In the news, I'm Ben Toms, Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured another six years in power. His election landslide came amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times. The AP's Jim Heinz, somewhat Putin, may do next. Domestically, Putin could use his dominance of Russian politics to implement new repressive measures adding to the suppression of opposition that has already occurred. Some observers speculate the LGBTQ community could be a target. At a Moscow rally, Putin declared his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine, and Heinz reports Russia is likely to continue challenging NATO. There is speculation that Russia could attempt some sort of test of NATO's resolve by launching an attack on a NATO country not necessarily with troops, but possibly through cyberattacks. The World Food Program says famine is imminent in northern Gaza with 70% of the remaining population experiencing catastrophic hunger, and it says escalation of the war could put half of Gaza's population on the brink. Jackie Quinn has the latest on the civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump. The Trump defense team has informed a New York appellate court. Trump can't post the bond required to cover the $454 million judgment against him and his Trump organization while they try to appeal that verdict. His lawyer say he'll have to produce half a billion dollars in collateral too high for most of the bonding entities. The court ruled that a less Trump posted a bond for deceiving banks and insurers about his wealth. It would allow enforcement of the judgment to begin next week. New York's attorney General Leticia James says she'll pursue seizing his assets. If Trump is unable to pay, I'm Jackie Quinn. The Supreme Court has refused to delay a prison sentence for former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro. He's appealing his contempt of Congress conviction. This is AP News. A mother has been sentenced for the death of her toddler while she was vacationing. Norman Hall has the story. And Ohio mother, whose 16-month-old daughter died after being left alone in a plate ban for 10 days last summer, faces a long prison sentence. Judge Brendan Shehan told Crystal Candelario that like her child, she will never be let out of confinement. And it's said she'd have life in prison without the possibility for us. Candelario pleaded guilty last month to avoid two murder charges. And now trying to justify my actions. Authorities have said Candelario, who has struggled with depression and related mental health issues, left her daughter Jalen in their Cleveland home for 10 days while she went on vacation to Detroit and Puerto Rico. And autopsy says the toddler died of starvation and severe dehydration by Norman Hall. Thank you, Norm. And I'm Ben Thomas, AP News. Thank you for listening. When everyone's on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. No matter what you do or what industry you're in, how you communicate is key. Everything you type is equally important to collaboration, and Grammarly can help. Think of it as your AI writing partner, empowering you to communicate effectively and efficiently so you can make a bigger impact in the workplace. 96% of Grammarly users say it helps them craft more impactful writing. And as the gold standard of responsible AI, Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. By understanding your writing and context, Grammarly provides relevant personalized suggestions. And with tone suggestions, you can navigate even the most difficult work conversations. You can also save time from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds with one click. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's g-r-a-m-m-a-r-l-y.com/podcast. Easier said, done.