Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Apr 26 2024 19:00 (EDT)
A B News. I'm Ben Thomas. A tornado is plowed to suburban Omaha. We sit wire has an initial report. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska, but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into the suburbs northwest of Omaha. The twister tore from miles along farmland and into subdivisions, demolished homes and businesses. The weather service has issued tornado watches across parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. And forecasters are warning that large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible. I'm Lisa Dwyer. Donald Trump's hush money trial has wrapped up for the weekend. Jackie Quinn has the latest developments. The jury heard some 10 hours of testimony from the former publisher of the National Inquirer. David Packer admitted to discussing with Trump fixer Michael Cohen, a catch and kill tabloid scheme, buying sole rights to a damaging story and then never making it public. Trump's longtime executive assistant and Michael Cohen's banker were also questioned by prosecutors. I'm Jackie Quinn. The Colorado judge has sentenced a former paramedic to probation in the death of Elijah McLean. Jeremy Cooper had faced up to three years in prison after administering a dose of the sedative ketamine to the 23 year old black man. An AP led investigation has found the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years. The strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in some avoidable deaths. Maine's Democratic governor Janet Mills has signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation and follows the deadliest mass shooting in state history last October, 18 people killed in Lewiston. In the U.S. will provide Ukraine additional patriot missiles for its air defense systems, part of a massive $6 billion package of additional aid. Earlier, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky told allies. This is what can and should save lives right now. This is AP News. Round two of the NFL draft is getting underway in Detroit. Denny Cap's been there for us and reports signal callers highlighted round one. A record 14 offensive players lead off round one of the 2024 NFL draft. The Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams number one as five quarterbacks were selected in the top 10 and six in the top 12 for the first time in draft history. North Carolina's Drake May went three to the Patriots. Got to know him well. Obviously in the same, you know, high school classes, Caleb and JJ, you know, great kids and training both next and getting to meet Jay in the other process. So those guys, you know, shout to them. Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was the first non-quarterback taken at four by the Arizona Cardinals. That's special. I think especially of the way the game is going now. It's very offensive dominant and I think that today's an example of showing that. Overall, six quarterbacks, three wide receivers, a tight end and four offensive tackles went off the board before UCLA defensive in law to law two was selected 15th by the Colts. Denny Cap, Detroit. And I'm Ben Thomas, AP news. Thanks for listening.