Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 18 2024 21:00 (EDT)
AP News, and Ben Thomas, the jury of 12, has been seated in Donald Trump's Hush Money trial. Alternates now being selected, but Shelley Adler reports that's all come after two jurors were dismissed. "The first juror dismissed was upset that people were able to figure out quickly that she was on the jury. That's one of the reasons the judge in the case has now barred the media from identifying jurors' employers. The less information about the jurors, the better," says former federal prosecutor David Weinstein. "Whoever said in the courtroom is going to be used by someone somewhere to try to find out the identities of these individuals. It shouldn't be happening. It really shouldn't matter. People shouldn't be prying into people's private lives." I'm Shelley Adler. "The mid-growing concern Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. The U.S. and Britain have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran, White House national security spokesman John Kirby. "These are specifically targeted at their drone capability and will keep the option open for, you know, any more that we need." Meantime Lisa Dwyer reports the U.S. vetoed a resolution that would have paved the way for full UN membership for the state of Palestine. "The vote in the 15-member UN Security Council was 12 in favor, the United States opposed and two abstentions. It was the second Palestinian attempt for full membership. The resolution would have recommended that the UN General Assembly, where there are no vetoes, approved Palestine becoming the 194th member of the United Nations. Some 140 countries have already recognized a state of Palestine." I'm Lisa Dwyer. House leaders are working on a delicate bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Republicans have included legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell at stake. The Netflix reports it gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year. This is AP News. Sagar Magani now with the story of an ancient giant snake. "Imagine a snake that might have been longer than a school bus. Researchers in India say fossils found in western Gujarat state reveal an ancient snake that stretched an estimated 36 to 50 feet. It's comparable to the biggest known snake that once lived in what's now Columbia at about 42 feet long. The newly discovered remains date to 47 million years ago. The snake could have weighed more than a ton, up to 2,200 pounds. The longest living snake today is Asia's reticulated python at 33 feet. Sagar Magani, Washington. An all-men-brothers band co-founder Dickey Betz has died at the age of 80. His manager says Betz had cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 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. Here in America, work is in trouble. We've off-shored our manufacturing, sent away good jobs, and lost so much ability to make things. American Giant is a company that's pushing back against this tide. They make high-quality clothing, sweatshirts, jeans, dresses, jackets, and so much more. Right here in the USA, visit american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order when you use code Staple20 at checkout. That's 20% off your first order at american-giant.com/promocode staple20. Treat mom to healthy, glowing skin with Osia's limited-edition skincare sets. Osia has been making clean, seaweed-infused products for nearly 30 years. Their Golden Glow body set includes three clinically-proven bestsellers for smooth, glowing skin. While the glowing go-facial set provides spa-level results at home, both sets come in giftable boxes with savings up to $48 and free shipping for a limited time. For 10% off your first order, site-wide, go to o-s-e-a-malibu.com and use code MOM.