Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 27 2024 13:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Jackie Quinn, President Biden honors the nation's war debt this memorial day at Arlington National Cemetery. "On the grounds around us, my fallen heroes from every major conflict in history, to defend our independence, to preserve our union, to defeat fascism." He says the fight for democracy continues every day. The Associated Press has viewed a report by the United Nations Nuclear Watch Dog, which says Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium that's been enriched to near-weapons grade levels. The death toll from weekend storms in a wide swath of the nation's midsection is risen to at least 21. Kentucky Governor Antipashir. "Sadly we can confirm that we have lost at least four Kentuckians from last night's storm." Arkansas's governors declared a state of emergency with at least eight people killed there. "Certainly it's devastating to see, and anytime you have the loss of life, the loss of homes and businesses, and a community impacted in this way, it's incredibly difficult." And there are multiple deaths in Texas and Oklahoma. If you're traveling in encounter severe weather, which is in the forecast today, for the Great Lakes region to New York, NOAA's tornado expert Dr. Harold Brooks says... "Could as many walls between you and the tornado as possible, preferably be in a small room. There are lots of times where we talk about fast food places. If you can get into the walking cooler, that's a heck of a lot better than a lot of other places." In Massachusetts, six people are recovering from stab wounds, including four young movie goers, and a 26-year-old suspect is to be presented in court tomorrow. Rafael Nadal has lost in the first round of the French Open. This is AP News. Are you seeing heavy traffic today? The 44 million of us who've been traveling for the holiday have to get back home. The triple A says the number comes close to matching the record for Memorial Day travel set in 2005. Road trips are expected to set a record for the holiday. Gas is 3.59 a gallon today, on average, that's about two cents higher than a year ago, but six cents cheaper than a month ago. The three and a half million people flying for the holiday is an increase of almost five percent over last year, says the triple A ticket price is comparable to last year. Where did everybody go? Well many went to theme parks and entertainment venues. I'm Rita Folle. A weakening tropical storm's flooded dozens of coastal villages in southern Bangladesh and eastern India. At least 10 people have died. 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 STPHORM.com/healthy. 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. An official message from Medicare. A new law is helping me save more money on prescription drug costs. Maybe you can 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.