Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 30 2024 06:00 (EDT)
This is AP News, I'm Rita Folle Le. No verdict yet in Donald Trump's hush money trial, the jury will be back at it today. The AP's Michael Sisak in New York on what could happen. Ultimately, it could find Trump guilty, not guilty, or if it goes on long enough, there could be a hung jury and a mistrial. Now the jury can also find Trump guilty on some charges, not guilty on others, guilty on all, not guilty on all. The jury must be unanimous in its finding. That means all 12 jurors must agree either way. Forecasters are warning of more fierce thunderstorms today across the nation's midsection, heavy rain flash flooding, and dangerous heat in South Texas and for much of the central and southern Florida peninsula through the weekend. Tonight Alabama will execute a man convicted of killing an elderly couple 20 years ago. Jamie Ray Mills attacked the couple with a hammer, a tire tool, and a machete, say prosecutors, so he could steal prescription drugs and $140 from their home. How long can the war in Gaza go on? A top Israeli official is answering that question. The AP's Karen Shamas with that and the latest on the war. Israel's military has said it has seized control of a key corridor that runs along the length of Gaza's border with Egypt. The seizure could complicate relations with Egypt, which has warned against an increase of Israeli troops in the area. The move comes as Israel has deepened its incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rufa. A top Israeli official meanwhile has said Israel's operation in Gaza could stretch through the end of the year. I'm Karen Shamas. This morning China's President Xi Jinping is calling for an independent Palestinian state. She also promising more humanitarian aid for people in Gaza. Here at home, Vice President Kamala Harris gives the commencement address today at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation in Colorado. This is AP News. Now to that flag flap. Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside from some Supreme Court cases because of flag controversies at his house. In letters to lawmakers, Alito says his wife was responsible for flying an upside-down flag at their home three years ago, and an appeal to heaven flag at their New Jersey Beach House last year. Both flags were carried by rioters during the 2021 Capitol attack. The Supreme Court is considering two major cases related to the riot, and Alito says neither flag incident merits stepping aside from them. In nearly identical letters to House and Senate Democrats, Alito writes he was unaware the upside-down flag was flying at his house until it was brought to his attention. He says he asked his wife to take it down, and she refused for several days. Sagar, Megani, Washington. And I'm Rita Folle, AP News. 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. Imagine, no more shots at midnight or 2 AM juice boxes. With the Tandem Obi automated insulin delivery system, getting a great night's sleep is no longer a dream. This impressively small insulin pump from Tandem Diabetes Care is designed to help you wake up and range and feel ready to take on the day. It's so small and lightweight that it almost feels like you don't even have a pump with you while you're sleeping. Wake up and do what moves you. Learn how at TandemDiabetes.com. RX only indicated for patients with Type 1 diabetes six years and older, safety info available at TandemDiabetes.com/safetyinfo. Hey, have you ever used cheapo air? For years, and I really like it. With cheapo air, you can book online, use their app, or even over the phone. They've got great prices on over 500 airlines and millions of accommodations. There might go to for travel planning. And if you join their Club Miles program, you can earn points to save on the cost of your travel, book on the app, and you get double points. Sounds like it's time I tried cheapo air. Call cheapo air at 855-247-3279 or visit cheapoair.com/podcast. That's the sound of something falling three stories. Now imagine if that were you. Well, if you get in a crash, it could be, hitting the windshield at just 30 miles per hour feels like the equivalent of falling three stories. Seafelt save lives. That's why you should always wear one. You reduce your risk of serious harm by 50%. Nobody is above the laws of physics. Click it or tick it. Shift into safe. A message from the Colorado Department of Transportation.