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AP Headline News - Apr 19 2024 16:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Jackie Quinn, a full jury's now been selected for the first criminal trial for a former U.S. president, with an emergency situation developing outside the Manhattan courthouse. A man said to be from Florida deliberately set himself on fire. New York City Police Chief Jeffrey Madden says the man was spotted flinging pamphlets in a park and then. He pulls out a canister and pours some kind of liquid on himself, a liquid we believe is an accelerant and he lights himself on fire. That all happened outside, inside a jury was picked. Our Mike Kempin reports. After lawyers spent days quizzing dozens of New Yorkers, a jury of 12 people and six alternates is in place. Opening statements are expected next week. Meanwhile, Trump's lawyers have filed an appeal with the New York State Appellate Court, asking this trial be moved out of New York City. In Washington, the first vote on a funding measure for Ukraine and Israel is yes. The final votes expected tomorrow. House Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries, blames conservative Republicans for stalling the $35 billion aid package. We've been waiting for months unnecessarily because of gamesmanship and partisanship and bringsmanship on the other side of the aisle. And Biden today addressed union workers in Washington, taking a jab at his presidential rival. "Tell me people you're fired is something to be laughed about, not what it comes from." The U.S. Department of Education's announcing the rights of LGBTQ+ students will now be protected under federal law and that victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under Title IX. A somber service today in Oklahoma City, marking the 29th anniversary of the federal building bombing that claimed 168 lives. This is AP News. A bill is introduced in California in an effort to help pet owners find housing and done as director of Oakland Animal Services. "I think the biggest challenge that we've been facing since the beginning of 2023 is having to consider euthanizing dogs for space." But a bill in the California legislature would make it easier for pet owners to rent in the state. Landlords would have to provide reasonable justifications for denying a pet and landlords could not require a pet deposit or additional rent. Some landlords are pushing back. Deborah Carlton, executive vice president of California Apartment Association, says she allows pets in her single family units that have yards. I'm Donna Warder. There's a recall on some Tesla-cyber trucks, Model Year 2024. The gas pedal can get stuck, causing the vehicles to speed up and potentially get into a crash. I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. Wilson, you sent the game-winning email at the buzzer, avoiding a 455 meeting on everyone's calendar. How did you do it? "I got a huge assist from Grammarly, an AI riding partner that helped me make my point." 96% of Grammarly users say that it helps them craft more impactful writing. Would you agree? "Grammarly helped adjust my tone to navigate tough work conversations. And it works everywhere I write, so I can quickly communicate effectively." Your teammate used Grammarly to summarize an important document, making a three-pointer. How did he do it? It only took one click. When everyone uses Grammarly, everything just makes sense. You made an incredible slam dunk to end the game. The meeting was canceled, and your team will go home champions. Go to Grammarly.com/podcast to download it for free. That's Grammarly.com/podcast. Easier said, done. Be a part of Den Perks, the new loyalty program at Denver International Airport. When you eat and shop at 10, you earn gift cards and cash. Sign up now for our rewards program at denperks.com.