Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 03 2024 12:00 (EDT)
AP news, I'm Ed Donahue. Israel announced the results of a preliminary probe into the killings of six world central kitchen aid workers in Gaza. The AP soccer McGony has the story. Israel's military chief says the airstrikes were a mistake following a misidentification at night during a war in complex conditions. Chef Jose Andres, who founded the charity, says these were not just unfortunate mistakes in the fog of war. In an op-ed published in an Israeli paper, Andres says it was a direct attack on clearly marked vehicles. In a statement, President Biden was unusually blunt, saying he's outraged and heartbroken by the killings, suggesting Israel's not doing enough to protect civilians. I think he could sense the frustration in that statement yesterday. White House national security spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. has pushed Israel for months to be more cautious and precise while trying to protect itself. It matters how they do this. Sagar McGony, Washington. As the earthquake cleanup gets underway in Taiwan, some 70 workers who were stranded at two rock quarries have been reported safe. The quake there has killed at least nine people. Larry Nick Palco is with the Red Cross in Taiwan. My officer is located in Utah Bay City, but we still can feel the strength of the quake. So, yes, it's very strong. Taiwan is regularly jolted by quakes, and its population is among the best prepared for them. But authorities say they expected a relatively mild quake and did not send out alerts. More severe weather is expected today. This time along the east coast, the Midwest could heavy rain and flooding. Tony Niston, near Cincinnati, says his daughter's car is damaged, partially submerged by floodwaters. Yeah, it's maybe the tens of thousands, and the car's going to be a total loss. North Carolina Central University in Durham is under lockdown. One person was hospitalized after reports of a shooting at a residence hall. This is AP News. Experts say tax time is prime time for scammers. You try to file your tax return, and the IRS says, "Hey, wait a minute, you've already filed." That usually means somebody else filed in your name to try to get a refund. There are ways you can protect yourself from scammers during tax season, including setting up an identity protection pin with the IRS. And don't answer phone calls from numbers you don't recognize. You can be scammed via phone, text, email, and social media. Experts say the IRS will not use any of these methods to contact you. If they need to reach you, they will usually do it through the regular mail, the U.S. Postal Service. I'm Rita Folle. Luis Rubio, the disgraced former president of Spain's Soccer Federation, who kissed a player on the lips without her consent at the Women's World Cup Final, was arrested as part of a separate corruption probe. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. When everyone's on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. Make a bigger impact at work with Grammarly. Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. You can even save time by going from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds. Join the 96% of Grammarly users that say it helps them craft more impactful writing. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's Grammarly.com/podcast. Easier said, done.