Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 02 2024 15:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Ed Donahue, and AP Talley shows at least 2,000 arrests have been made around the country at pro-Palestinian protests to college campuses. The latest was overnight. Two hundred people were arrested at UCLA. At the White House, President Biden says this is putting to the test two American principles. The first is the right to free speech and for people to peacefully assemble and make their voices heard. The second is the rule of law. Both must be upheld. The President says the U.S. is not a country that squashes dissent, but dissent must never lead to disorder. The President is lumping two vital partners with a pair of adversaries as he tries to explain their economic troubles. At a fundraiser yesterday, the President said the U.S. is thriving because it welcomes immigrants. But why are Japan, India, China, and Russia having economic issues? He says because they're xenophobic and don't want immigrants. What exactly did he mean? The President was very clear, and I think that's why we're asking you. Press Secretary Karim Jean-Pierre and national security spokesman John Kirby say he was making a broader point. The United States is a nation of immigrants. The remarks came within a year of the President hosting the leaders of both India and Japan for lavish state visits. Prime Minister Modi, welcome back to the White House. Japan and the United States stand together. And Kirby says the U.S.'s friends know the President values them. Orderly values. The idea of alliances and partnerships. Sagar Megani, Washington. NATO members say they're deeply concerned by activities including sabotage on alliance soil. They blame Russia. Less than a week after reaching a court settlement with her father, Brittany Spears has reached a divorce settlement with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Sam Usgari. This is AP News. The recent college protest have turned into training ground for student journalists. Columbia journalism student Cecilia Blotto is getting experience that most veteran journalists know all about. Separating my student identity to my journalism work has definitely been something that I've been thinking about a lot recently, and I think at the moment I'm definitely just trying to report as accurately and as fairly as I can. The 21-year-old from London is grappling with complicated editorial decisions for the first time. We've really realized the importance of having reliable, accurate and fair coverage of what's happening. Another journalism student at Columbia, Karla Mende, summed up their experience perfectly. Trial by throw might be one of the terms one could use for this. I'm Shelley Atler. A North Carolina man has been charged in federal court with mailing a threatening postcard to a Georgia rabbi who supports a new state law that defines anti-Semitism. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. The shot. Home to nearly 500 golf courses, Minnesota offers some of the best golfing in the country. Let's say it. Thanks. Discover what else makes Minnesota the star of the north at ExploreMinnesota.com. There's only one dream, like owning a home, but the road there isn't always easy. That's why Bank of Colorado's Destination Home Program offers a variety of loans to make that dream come true. With flexible income and credit requirements, down payment assistance, lower mortgage insurance, and monthly payments that fit your budget. Explore your options at BankofColorado.com/DestinationHome. Bank of Colorado, there's only one. Discover FDIC equal housing lender. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com. Adhesive sleeves sold separately. They're made to measure and totally customizable with endless options. Choose the cut, fabric, lining, and more for the suit of your dreams at a surprisingly affordable price. Go to Indochino.com and use code PODCAST to get 10% off any purchase of $3.99 or more. That's 10% off at anddochino.com with code PODCAST.