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AP Headline News - Apr 22 2024 10:00 (EDT)
This is AP News. I'm Rita Folley. He is again calling it a witch hunt. But Donald Trump is at the courthouse in New York for his Hush Money trial. I think like what's going on right here should never be happening. It's a very, very sad day in America. I can tell you that. The AP's Julie Walker is also at the courthouse. Donald Trump's Hush Money case is underway. Lots of barricades and police. Police on the lookout for anyone or anything that could become an issue. Opening statements lay out the prosecution's case against the former president and his defense. Trump denies falsifying business records to keep stories of his sex life quiet during the 2016 campaign and calls the case election interference. At Court in Manhattan, I'm Julie Walker. Tomorrow, that aid package for Ukraine could pass the Senate. President Biden has said he'd signed it immediately. But experts warned this has to happen fast if it's going to help Ukraine and its war with Russia. The AP's Charles D'Oledesma. Saturday's passage by the House of Representatives of a much-awaited $61 billion package for Ukraine puts the country a step closer to an infusion of new firepower. That will be rushed to the front line to fight Moscow's latest attacks. But the clock is ticking. Russia's wishing to seize the momentum on the battlefield and force Keef's forces to cede tactically significant territory one painful yard after another. In the meantime, Keef has no choice but to wait for replenishment. I'm Charles D'Oledesma. The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned over the failures surrounding Hamas's October 7 attack. The UN is warning the more than 70% of the world's workforce is likely to be exposed to high heat during their careers. The concern is for their health. The UN is also warning of air pollution, pesticides and other hazards. This is AP News. Looking at the trouble in the world today, the pope is calling for peace. The AP's Karen Shamas has this. Pope Francis has renewed his calls for peace in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Speaking to a gathered audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Francis said he was following the situation in the Middle East with concern and sorrow. He added, "I renew my appeal not to give in to the logic of claiming war. Let us instead prevail in the ways of dialogue and diplomacy that can do so much." The pontiff added his concerns for Ukraine, which is now in its third year of war. He told the audience, "I don't even think I am going to marry Korea. Let us not forget the martyred Ukraine that suffers so much from the war. I'm Karen Shamas." Gas is 367 a gallon this morning. Up 4 cents in a week, I'm Rita Foley, AP News. If this fam could talk, it would tell tall tales of tall peaks, icy summits and adrenaline-fueled adventures. And with that, 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. Imagine, no more shots at midnight or 2 AM juice boxes. With the tandem Moby automated insulin delivery system, getting a great night's sleep is no longer a dream. This impressively small insulin pump from tandem diabetes care is designed to help you wake up and range and feel ready to take on the day. It's so small and lightweight that it almost feels like you don't even have a pump with you while you're sleeping. Wake up and do what moves you. Learn how at tandemdiabetes.com. Rx only indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes 6 years and older. Safety info available at tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo