Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 08 2024 22:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Ben Thomas, Palestinians have been fleeing Rafa as Israeli operations continue across Gaza, our Joe Fetterman's in Jerusalem. The operation for the time being appears to be limited in scope, but Israel already has captured the Rafa border crossing with Egypt. The other major crossing, Karam Shalom, on the Israeli border, also has been closed in recent days because of Hamas attacks. Israel reopened it, and once again it came under attack, it's not clear whether that crossing will be able to function. President Biden says the U.S. will not supply offensive weapons Israel can use in an all-out assault on Rafa. Like Georgia appeals court has agreed to review a ruling, allowing DA Fani Willis to keep prosecuting the election interference case against former President Trump. Julie Walker has details. Trump and some other defendants had tried to get the Fulton County DA removed from the case, saying her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. The judge overseeing the case ruled Willis could continue if Wade stepped aside, which he did. The judge allowed Trump and the others to seek a review of his ruling from the Georgia court of appeals, which on Wednesday agreed to take the case. I'm Julie Walker. In this moment, the country desperately needs a functioning Congress, and that's what the overwhelming majority of the members in this body demonstrated today. House Speaker Mike Johnson after lawmakers rejected an attempt to oust him by a 359-43 vote. Violent storms continue tearing across the central and southeast U.S., at least two deaths reported, if in Jerusalem at the National Weather Service. You have the cold air from the winter that's retreating, and then you have the warm air that's coming in more frequently as the seasons change. And when those two kind of meet up like they did yesterday, you get this boundary and it helps to produce severe weather. This is AP News. You may not know the name, but Marches Arleta has news of the death of a significant figure in the music world. Producer and engineer Steve Albeni has died of a heart attack, according to an engineer at his electrical audio studio. Albeni was 61. Steve Albeni was a producer who preferred to be called an engineer. His album credit usually read "recorded by Steve Albeni" if he accepted credit at all. Albeni worked on Nirvana's In utero album, as well as "Surfer Rosa" by the Pixies and "Razerblade Suitcase" by Bush. Albeni's work also included music from P.J. Harvey, "Hellmet," "The Jesus Lizard" and "The Breeders." Albeni released his own music with the band's big black and shellac. He was an outspoken critic of the music industry and a successful poker player. I'm Arches Arleta. As a proud military-friendly school, National University can help you find your calling. With more than 190 degrees, certificates, and credentials to choose from, and support for military spouses like you, it's no surprise that 25 percent of NU students are service members, veterans, spouses, and dependents, earning a degree is a commitment. But at NU, you're never alone. Our dedicated military support teams and advisors are with you every step of the way. Learn more at NU.edu. A new law is helping me save more money on prescription drug costs. You may be able to save, too. With Medicare's extra help program, my premium is zero, and my out-of-pocket costs are low. Who should apply? Single people making less than $23,000 a year, or married couples who make less than $31,000 a year. Even if you don't think you qualify, it pays to find out. Go to ssa.gov/extrahelp paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Go all out at Six Flags where you'll scream through our record-breaking coasters, experience popular events like Frightfest, and make a splash at Hurricane Harbor. So get your daily ticket now and go all out. at Six Flags.com to buy now.