Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 06 2024 20:00 (EDT)
In the morning, Israel ordered an evacuation from parts of Rafa, signaling an imminent invasion. Soon after, Hamas abruptly announced it accepted an Egyptian and Qatari ceasefire proposal, which Israel says it's reviewing and will further discuss, but will also keep operating in Gaza at the same time. After its war cabinet approved, a Rafa operation Israeli jets started strikes. That all came after White House spokesman John Kirby said President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent a half hour on the phone. "And the president was consistent again this morning that we don't support ground operations in Rafa." Elements leave a glimmer of hope for a deal to at least pause the fighting and free Hamas hostages. "Hopefully it can lead to those hostages getting out real real soon with their families." Sagar Megani at the White House The AP is being told Israeli tanks have now entered Rafa. The Israeli military has declined comment. In New York, Donald Trump's been fined another $1,000 for a gag order violation at his hush money trial, and warned he could be jailed if he keeps it up. Michael Sissec reports a former controller for the organization testified today. "Jurs heard the details of the arrangement that was made inside the Trump Organization to reimburse Michael Cohen, the former lawyer and fixer for the former president, for the hush money payment that he made to poor and active stormy Daniels in the build-up to the 2016 presidential election." The go broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back thanks to the improving economy, and says the tell reports stock started the week with gains. "The S&P 500 climbed 1 percent, the Dow rose 176 points, half a percent, and as that composite added 1.2 percent." This is AP News. This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Karen Shamas has won veterans' recollections. "Not far from the shores of Normandy, Charles Shea, a Penobscot tribe citizen from Maine, speaks to the AP from his home in France." "Well, I guess I was prepared to give my life if I had to." It was on those shores 80 years ago that Shea recalls the horrific sights, bleeding soldiers, body parts and corpses strewn around him, machine gun fire and shells filling the air, and the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi- Germany occupation. Shea tells the story of how he was unable to save one of his friends who was shot in the stomach. "While I was treating him, he died in my arms." Now, at 99 years old, Shea is spreading a message of peace, but he's not hopeful. "Because you see that we go from one war to the next." "I'm Karen Shamas." "And I'm Ben Thomas. AP News. Thanks for listening." As a parent, choosing the right school for my child was a big decision. I wanted a school that would help her reach her full potential. A school that is rigorous, but loving. A school that would prepare her to excel in college, career and life. Fortunately, we found Rocky Mountain Prep. With 12 tuition-free, pre-K to 12th grade schools across Denver, Rocky Mountain Prep may be the perfect choice for your child, too. The DPS school choice round-to enrollment window is now open. Apply online at rmp.org/enroll. It doesn't make sense to break up with your one and only, unless you're falling for something. Saucier. Something with a crispy, southern breading and one extra ingredient, something that makes you taste well, it's tingle. Yeah, it's time to dump your old wings and get a new honey. Time to pepper wing from Popeyes. And if that's not your type, don't worry, we've got five other flavors. So saunter down to Popeyes and get a six-piece which is $5.99. We don't make sense. We make chicken. Yeah, that chicken from Popeyes! At participating U.S. restaurants, price may vary. Check Engine Light on. Take the guesswork out of your check engine light with O'Reilly-Verra Scan. It's free and provides a report with solutions based on over 650 million vehicle scans verified by ASE Certified Master Technicians. And if you need help, we can recommend a shot for you. As for O'Reilly-Verra Scan today! O-O-O-R-I-L-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E O'Reilly-Verra-Ran-E! Auto Parts!