Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 29 2024 10:00 (EDT)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Falle. This morning, experts are working to try to make sure that any hazardous materials don't spread in Maryland's Patapsco River after that cargo ship knocked down a bridge in Baltimore. And that's just part of the job that has to be done, the AP's Norman Hall. The US Army Corps of Engineers will use the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to help remove the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge brought down by a cargo vessel. The machine can lift up to 1,000 tons. Governor Westmore says Maryland deeply appreciate support and the $60 million the federal government has provided so far. More says removing the wreckage and replacing the bridge will be extremely difficult. We have a very long road ahead of us. We understand that and we're preparing. The port's closure has ships waiting offshore, drying up work for dock workers and crippling regional shipping. I'm Norman Hall, the funeral is this morning for former Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. He was 82 when he died on Wednesday. Louis Gossett Jr. has died, an Emmy winner for his role in the TV miniseries roots. He was 87. President Biden says the US is working every day to get Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gerskovich released. He was jailed in Russia one year ago on espionage charges. President Biden's reelection campaign got a boost last night. The Radio City music hall fundraiser amassed more than $26 million in a rousing New York embrace of a president facing low poll numbers as he fights for another term. He was joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, who told voters there's a simple choice in November. Stay with what works. Stephen Colbert moderated the conversation with the trio, Sagar Magani Washington. This morning, the EPA set strict emissions standards for heavy duty trucks. This is AP News. Now to troubled Haiti, a new UN report says Haiti badly needs thousands of international police officers to help fight gang violence there. The violence targeting individuals and hospitals, among other institutions, the AP's Lisa Dwyer. A new UN human rights office report says that gangs are targeting key individuals and hospitals, schools, banks and other critical institutions and that international police trained to deal with gangs are badly needed. The report says that gangs continue to recruit and abuse boys and girls with some children being killed for trying to escape. Gangs also continue to use sexual violence to brutalize, punish and control people. The report says women are being raped during gang attacks in neighborhoods. In many cases, after seeing their husbands killed in front of them, I'm Lisa Dwyer. And I'm Rita Folley, AP News. It's Buck Sexton 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 Dan capitalist law dot com. That's Dan C A P L I S law dot com. Without the ones like you who work tirelessly to keep things running, everything would suddenly stop. Hospitals, factories, schools and power plants, they all depend on you. No matter the weather, emergency or time of day, you're the ones who get it done. At Granger, we're here for you. With professional grade industrial supplies, count on real-time product availability and fast delivery, call click Granger dot com or just out by Granger for the ones who get it done. Find your perfect fit with a custom suit from Indochino from timeless classics to bold statements. You can express your style exactly how you want. Get 10% off any purchase of $3.99 or more at I N D O C H I N O dot com with code podcast. When everyone is 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.