Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 27 2024 16:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Jackie Quinn, residents in the South Central U.S. where at least 21 deaths have occurred and hundreds of homes have been destroyed are trying to pick up the pieces today. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, "There are at least four families this morning that have suffered the loss of a loved one less than 24 hours ago that are hurting." In Denton County, Texas, this woman Juanita tells WFAA she's lost her home in all her possessions. "We've never dealt with this. We never thought we would have to. But we're live. So that's what matters." President Biden says emergency declarations are being reviewed and federal resources are being made available. Severe storms are also in the forecast today from the Great Lakes region into upstate New York. America's war dead were honored at Arlington National Cemetery this Memorial Day. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addressed the families of the fallen. "We bow our heads and sorrow along with you. We know that you live with loss every day." Retailers are hoping to boost store traffic today with big sales and discounts. Here's our Shelley Adler. "As the weather heats up, major retailers are stepping up discounts, hoping to entice shoppers into opening their wallets, Target, Walmart and other chains have rolled out price cuts, some permanent others temporary, with the goal of giving their customers some relief." In Papua New Guinea officials say there may be 2,000 people buried by a landslide. North Korea tried to send up a spy satellite today but says the rocket exploded soon after it was launched. Police say a Michigan mother was killed in a drag racing event when an out-of-control jeep slammed into her. But 33-year-old Katie Price was able to save her two-year-old daughter. This is AP News. Ukraine's president traveled to Madrid for military assistance. "Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defense missiles to help fight the about 3,000 bombs that he says Russia launches every month at Ukraine. However, Ukraine still urgently needs another seven US-grade Patriot air defense systems to stop Russia hitting the power grid and civilian areas as well as military targets with devastating glide bombs that reek-wide destruction." Zelensky says, "If we had these modern Patriot systems, airplanes wouldn't be able to fly close enough to drop the glide." I'm Charles D'Lithesma. Authorities say an Arizona man has been arrested for starting a wildfire at the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. More than two square miles have burned. I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. Are you listening to this podcast while working out? Maybe you're too busy to work out, so you're listening on the go, but you want to be in better shape. In either case, getting in shape, losing weight, or just being healthier requires giving your body the essential protein and other nutrients it needs. That's not always easy. At first form, we get it. It's a struggle to eat right. That's why we've spent years developing the highest quality nutritional supplements possible. Being in shape or being healthier starts with you wanting to, and then letting us help you. Does first form have the best tasting protein powders and bars on the planet? How about the most convenient daily nutritional packet to give you what you need every day? What about the best tasting and most complete greens powder in the world? We think so. Get started today at firstform.com/healthy to get free shipping on most orders and a 110% money back guarantee if you don't love your first form products. That's the number one. If you're a small business owner, Upswell marketing would like to remind you that when customers choose your business, they're really choosing you. So focus on super serving your existing customers and let Upswell handle the pipeline generation of new leads. Upswell specializes in building and managing custom direct response campaigns and is now offering a no obligation free assessment of your current marketing strategies. New customers also receive 15% off their first order. For more information visit upswellmarketing.com that's upswellmarketing.com.