Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 02 2024 12:00 (EDT)
AP News. I'm Adonah here. The White House's President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked about Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues, and a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular dialogue between the two powers. The call was the leader's first conversation since their November summit in California produced renewed ties. Citizens of Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom and a U.S.-Canada dual citizen were among those killed when an Israeli strike hit members of the aid group World Central Kitchen. Israel says the strike was an accident, and officials are investigating. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has made progress in providing humanitarian aid in Gaza. Opening a new gate, 96th gate just a couple of weeks ago. Now the maritime corridor that many of us are working to establish. They've taken steps, but it is simply put insufficient. World Central Kitchen has halted Gaza aid operations. Iran and one of its key proxies vowed to respond to a strike widely attributed to Israel. The demolished Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus and killed eight. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says a new rule was finalized today. Major freight railroads will have to maintain two person crews on most routes. This is a good day for the safety of rail workers, rail passengers and every American who lives near a rail line all across this country because America's rails are safer today than they were yesterday. There has been a tense focus on railroad safety since the fiery 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Pope Francis exposed the political maneuvers used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes in a book-length interview. The revelations are contained in the successor. My memory is a Benedict. In it, the Argentine Pope reflects on his relationship with the late German Pope and settles some scores with Benedict's longtime aides. This is AP News. The job market remains strong. Job opening stayed at historically high levels in February. Employers posted 8.76 million job vacancies in February. That's up a little from January, but layoffs were up two to 1.7 million in February from 1.6 the month before, the highest since March of 2023. The number of Americans quitting their jobs? That's a sign of confidence they can find better pay or working conditions elsewhere rose modestly to 3.5 million. Economists expect the March jobs report, due out Friday, a show that employers added nearly 193,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. I'm Rita Folay. Longtime baseball executive Larry Lucchino has died. He had cancer. Lucchino was most recently owner of the minor league Worcester Red Sox. Lucchino was 78. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. If this fan could talk, it would tell tall tales of tall peaks, icy summits, and adrenaline-fueled adventures. And with that, it 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. 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 INDO.com with code PODCAST.