Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 03 2024 13:00 (EDT)
AP News. I'm Ed Donoughton at the Hush Money Trial or Former President Donald Trump in New York. Former aide Hope Hicks testified. She doesn't remember if she was involved in a 2015 meeting where David Pekker, the then publisher of the National Enquirer, said he told Donald Trump and Michael Cohen, he'd be the eyes and ears of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. More from the trial from the AP's Jennifer King. Judge Juan Marchand, who's not yet ruled on Thursday's contempt hearing, started off by clarifying the Trump's gag order does not prohibit him from testifying. Speaking before the session, the former president clarified his understanding of the gag order, reversing himself on statements he had made to that effect Thursday. The gag order is not for testimony. The gag order stops me from talking about people and responding when they say things about me. Trump's attorney cross-examined forensic analyst Douglas Dowse. I'm Jennifer King. An AI-powered fighter jet took Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall for a historic ride. Kendall wasn't worried about flying on the F-16. The computer's not going to get tired. It's not scared. It's going to follow its rules and do as close to a perfect maneuver as it can do. Whereas the humans are always going to have some variability in how they perform. Even though the technology is not fully developed, the Air Force is planning for an AI-enabled fleet of more than a thousand unmanned warplanes operating by 2028. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect around Houston. There's been some high-water rescues. A school bus carrying children required a rescue after driving through high water. But everyone on board is said to be safe. The government says a lower than expected 175,000 jobs were added last month. A possible sign inflation is weakening. Advocates turned in more than twice the needed number of signatures to put a proposal to legalize abortion on the Missouri ballot this year. Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Quayar denies any wrongdoing, amid reports of pending indictments related to the former Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan. This is AP News. Some college commencements are this weekend, and there are worries about protests. Colleges are hiring extra security. They're screening attendees at venues, and they're warning that they won't allow protesters to disrupt the ceremonies. At the same time, they're pledging to honor free speech rights by designating protest zones. Thursday night, as the University of Utah president spoke a commencement, some students booed and yelled "free Palestine." Northeastern University in Boston is holding commencement exercises on Sunday. Nearly 100 protesters were arrested there a few days ago. A university spokesperson says they acknowledge passionate viewpoints, but the focus this weekend, she said, should be on the graduates. I'm Rita Foley. French police peacefully remove dozens of students from the prestigious Sciences Po University who had gathered in support of Palestinians. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. When everyone's on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. No matter what you do or what industry you're in, how you communicate is key. Everything you type is equally important to collaboration, and Grammarly can help. Think of it as your AI writing partner, empowering you to communicate effectively and efficiently, so you can make a bigger impact in the workplace. 96% of Grammarly users say it helps them craft more impactful writing, and as the gold standard of responsible AI, Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. By understanding your writing and context, Grammarly provides relevant personalized suggestions, and with tone suggestions, you can navigate even the most difficult work conversations. You can also save time from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds with one click. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's g-r-a-m-m-a-r-l-y.com/podcast. Easier said, done. Is there anything more satisfying than finding something that perfectly lines up with your taste and checks all the boxes, like a suit from Indochino? Their suits are made to measure in 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 indochino.com with code "podcast."