Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 13 2024 07:00 (EDT)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Folle. The National Weather Service is warning of fierce thunderstorms and flash flooding across parts of the southeast and the Gulf Coast today. In the west, it'll be warmer than usual. Star prosecution witness Michael Cohen takes the stand today in Donald Trump's Hush Money trial. The AP's Julie Walker. Donald Trump's fixer turned foe Michael Cohen expected to offer jurors in his Hush Money case and insider's view of the dealings at the heart of the prosecution's case. Back in 2016, when Cohen was Trump's lawyer, he paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 to stay quiet about an alleged sexual encounter, which the former president paid back to Cohen, considered Hush Money by prosecutors. The former president repeatedly denying it all and on Friday after court, Julie Walker, New York. At weekend graduation ceremonies, there were some protests over the Israel Hamas War. At the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Propalistinian protesters tried to block the stadium entering Sunday evening as Pomona College held its commencement, demonstrators scuffled with police. But demonstrations at schools throughout the country were muted in comparison to the recent encampments and rallies that resulted in some 2,900 arrests. At Duke University Sunday, dozens of graduates left their seats to protest pro-Israel speaker and comedian Jerry Seinfeld during commencement. On Saturday, dozens of graduating students at Virginia Commonwealth University walked out during an address by Governor Glenn Youngkin. I'm Donna Warder. One person was found alive over the weekend in South Africa six days after an apartment building collapsed. This is AP News. Ukrainian forces are having a tough time of it. The AP's Charles de Ledesma. Ukrainian President Volotemir Zelensky says his troops are locked in intense battles with the advancing Russian army in two border areas. "I want to go back to Jerusalem." "He says "fierce battles are taking place near the border in eastern and north-eastern Ukraine as outgunned and outnumbered." Ukrainian soldiers tried to push back a significant Russian ground offensive. Analysts say the Kremlin's forces are aiming to exploit Ukrainian weaknesses before a big batch of new military aid for Kiev from the U.S. and European partners arrives on the battlefield. Meanwhile, the death toll from a Russian apartment building collapsed, blamed on Ukrainian shelling, has risen to 15. I'm Charles de Ledesma. Here at home, gas is down to about 362 of Galen. I'm Rita Foley, AP News. When you need to work quickly and confidently across different apps and platforms, consistent quality communication is key. Whether you're writing documents, emails or presentations, you need Grammarly. It's an AI writing partner that helps you get your work done faster, with better writing. It's always there to help, because it works where you work across 500,000 apps and websites, so you can get more done no matter where you're writing. Grammarly is the gold standard of responsible AI, trusted by millions of professionals for 15 years. It gives you personalized writing suggestions based on your audience, goals, and context. Plus, tone suggestions to help you navigate even the most difficult work conversations. 96% of users agree Grammarly helps them craft more impactful writing. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y.com/podcast. Grammarly. Easier said.