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AP Headline News - Jun 12 2024 15:00 (EDT)
AP news, I'm a Donahue, the Federal Reserve says no change yet in interest rates. Inflation has eased substantially from a peak of 7% to 2.7%, but is still too high. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year. The previous prediction was three cuts. President Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to sign a security agreement when they meet tomorrow at the G7 summit in Italy. The House says it's a long-term demonstration of U.S. support for the Ukrainian people. "That we stand with them and that we'll continue to help address their security needs, not just tomorrow but out into the future." National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says the agreement will not commit U.S. troops directly to Ukraine's defense against Russian attack. At the same time, he says it is a message to Vladimir Putin. That Washington will stand with Kiev for the long haul. "He just cannot wait us out, and this agreement will show our resolve and continue committing." Sagar Magone Washington. A new AP Newark Center poll shows about half of adults approved of Donald Trump's recent felony conviction. More from the AP's Lindley Sanders. "The poll did show some weak spots for Trump. More Americans approve of the conviction than disapprove of it. Among Republicans who have a negative view of Trump about half approve of the conviction. That's a small group, but it's still worth paying attention to." The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, saying their grievances about the destruction of the Greenwood District of Tulsa, though legitimate, did not fall within the scope of the state's public nuisance statute. The suit was an attempt to force the city of Tulsa and others to make recompense for the destruction by a white mob of a once thriving black district. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is calling Jerry West a basketball genius. West, a Hall of Fame player and executive, has died. He was 86. This is AP News. Vandalism hit parts of New York. Palestinian protesters vandalized locations associated with the Brooklyn Museum and United Nations in New York City, throwing red paint across entrances in opposition to the ongoing war in Gaza. Mayor Eric Adams says the home of Museum Director and Pasternak, as well as members of the museum's board, were among the locations hit. He shared photos on X of the front of her home covered in red paint and a large protest banner and says this is not peaceful protest or free speech. This is a crime and it's overt, unacceptable anti-Semitism. Police are investigating. Palestinian protesters have said the museum is deeply invested in and complicit in the war through its leadership, sponsors and donors. Julie Walker, New York. Sony Pictures Entertainment is buying the distinctive theater chain Alamo Drapthouse Cinema. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. From fires, wind and hail to woodpeckers and other pests, Colorado's nature puts our homes through it. Rely on 5280 exteriors to restore your home's sighting. Made primarily of cement, 5280 exteriors, Quality James Hardy's sighting is flame resistant and repels insects and woodpeckers. Right now, 5280 exteriors will provide all new gutters for free when you buy whole house sighting. Get your free estimate today at 5280 exteriors.com. 5280 exteriors, The Altitude of Quality. 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. Here in America, work is in trouble. We've offshored our manufacturing, sent away good jobs and lost so much ability to make things. American Giant is a company that's pushing back against this tide. They make high quality clothing, sweatshirts, jeans, dresses, jackets and so much more right here in the USA. Visit american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order when you use code staple20 at checkout. That's 20% off your first order at american-giant.com. Promo code staple20.