Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 19 2024 13:00 (EDT)
8p news, I'm Jackie Quinn. The U.S. House has taken the first step toward passing a long-awaited bill that will provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies. Massachusetts Democrat Jim McGovern says it's about time. Ukraine's defensive democracy has suffered because there's a faction here in this house, a MAGA minority that doesn't want to compromise. Some GOP conservatives are still objecting a final vote expected tomorrow. Because he elicited support from Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson may have put his leadership position at risk with this vote. Meeting with G7 leaders in Italy, Ukraine's Foreign Minister says the help is badly needed to push back Russia. "The future of Europe is being decided in Ukraine." Iran defense systems were activated, a sign that Israel did indeed launch a retaliatory strike at a military base. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken would not comment. "I'm not going to speak to that, except to say that the United States has not been involved in any offensive operations." Nor would other foreign diplomats, an investigation is being launched into a near collision of two jets at Washington's Reagan National Airport. "A jet blue flight was beginning to take off when an air traffic controller instructed a south-west flight to cross the same runway." Both airlines said they were working with officials to investigate the incident further. Hi-up, and Joanna Washington. Jury selection continues today at Donald Trump's House Money Trial. The former president speaking with reporters lashed out against being under a gag order. "They've taken away my constitutional rights to speak." California lawmakers are trying to make it easier for people to rent apartments if they have pets. The new bill seeks to end no pet policies and would ban landlords from collecting extra security deposits. Stocks are trading mixed, the Dow is in positive territory. This is AP News. More evacuations have been ordered on an Indonesian island because of an erupting volcano. "Buses drive evacuees away from Tagulandan sub-district on Sulawesi Island, Indonesian authorities have closed an international airport and urge residents to leave homes near the erupting volcano due to spreading ash, falling rocks and the possibility of a tsunami." The island's Mount Rurong had five large eruptions on Wednesday and smoke emitted from the crater all day Thursday. More than 11,000 people have been told to leave at-risk areas as possible part of the volcano could collapse into the sea, triggering a tsunami. I'm Charles D'Loudesma. An AP investigation finds some pregnant women have had difficulty getting health care because of strict new state abortion laws, including a woman who had a miscarriage in the lobby of a Texas hospital, because authorities refused to admit her. I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. Wilson, you sent the game-winning email at the buzzer, avoiding a 4.55 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. What if I told you that you can support your blood pressure and healthy CoQ10 levels with two chews a day? The new SuperBeats HeartChoose Advanced is now supercharged with CoQ10. That's like getting CoQ10 for free, our powerful blend of beetroot, grape seed extract, and CoQ10 support your cardiovascular health. Visit RadioBeats.com and find out how you can get a free 30-day supply on bundles and save 15% with the promo code DEAL. These days work is in trouble. We've outsourced most of our manufacturing to other countries, and with that, we send away good jobs and our capability to make things. American Giant is a clothing company that's pushing back against this tide. They make all kinds of high-quality clothing and activewear, like sweatshirts, jeans, dresses, jackets, and so much more, right here in the USA. So when you buy American Giant, you create jobs in towns and cities across the country, and jobs bring pride. Purpose. They stitch people together. If all that sounds good to you, 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 with promo code STAPLE20.