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AP Headline News - Jul 08 2024 22:00 (EDT)
eNews, I'm Ben Thomas. Russian missiles blasted five cities across Ukraine Monday, officials say at least 31 people killed. Among buildings hit, the children's hospital in Kyiv, forcing young cancer patients to take treatments outdoors. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. These are sites that serve no military purpose. They're not sheltering Ukrainian military assets. They're not sheltering members of the Ukrainian military. These are civilian infrastructure pure and simple. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a state residence outside Moscow. Modi's two-day visit is his first since Russia sent troops into Ukraine, an action that has complicated the relationship between the longtime partners and pushed Russia closer to India's rival, China. During the talks, Putin congratulated Modi on winning the third term as Prime Minister. Under Modi's leadership, India has avoided condemning Russia's military action in Ukraine while emphasizing the need for a peaceful settlement. I'm Haya Punjwani. The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Representative Pramila Jayapal, is among key Democrats expressing support for President Biden continuing his re-election campaign. Sarga McGone reports Biden's been making his own case. In a two-page letter to Congressional Democrats, the president says he "declines to step aside" and that it's instead time for the intra-party drama to end. Later, in a phone interview with MSNBC's Morning Joe, the president said he's "frustrated" by calls from party officials to bow out, insisting average Democrats want him to "stay in" and he threw down the gauntlet. Sarga McGone Washington Barrels weakened to a tropical depression, but it's knocked out power to nearly 3 million Texas homes and businesses, at least three people killed. And more than 146 million Americans have been under heat alerts. This is AP News. Opponents of Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law are seeking an expedited hearing schedule and an injunction. Jackie Quinn has details. Parents and others who are challenging the Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom are asking a federal court to block the controversial law from taking effect before schools open in early August. They are also asking for an expedited briefing and hearing schedule. Opponents, many from non-Christian faiths, say the law violates the First Amendment's protections of religious freedom. Supporters say posting the Ten Commandments is appropriate in schools, saying they are part of the foundation of U.S. law. I'm Jackie Quinn. And a $1 billion gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies means most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer have to pay tuition. I'm Ben Thomas, AP News. Thanks for listening. 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 What's next? At Moss Adams, that question inspires us to help people and their businesses strategically define and claim their future. As one of America's leading accounting, consulting and wealth management firms, our collaborative approach creates solutions for your unique business needs. We leverage industry-focused insights with the collective technical resources of our firm to elevate your performance. Uncover opportunity and move upward at MossAdams.com. How dangerous is it to unwrap a burger at 40 miles per hour? More so than you think. In a little over 2 seconds, your car can travel slightly more than 117 feet, which is the same length as 20 bicycles. Anything that distracts you while driving is dangerous. That's why driving while texting can be deadly too. So put it down, it can wait. Don't drive distracted, Shifting to safe, a message from the Colorado Department of Transportation.