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AP Headline News - Jul 08 2024 19:00 (EDT)
AP News. I'm Ben Thomas. I've provided you send a public letter to congressional Democrats standing firm against calls from within the party for him to drop his candidacy. He bent it about it in a phone interview with MSNBC's Morning Joe Show. I'm getting so frustrated by the leaks. Now I'm not talking about you guys, but by the elites in the party who they know so much more. If any of these guys don't think I should run against me, go ahead and announce the president challenge man to convention. Meantime at Donahue reports Republicans are moving to adopt Donald Trump's stand on abortion. The former president has taken credit for overturning Roe versus Wade, but is not pushing for a national abortion ban, letting states decide. Many states will be different. Many will have a different number of weeks or some will have more conservative than others, and that's what they will be. For the first time in 40 years, the Republican National Committee is working to remove language, calling for a nationwide abortion ban. It's part of a scaled down platform, just 16 pages, and with limited specifics. It reflects a desire by the Trump campaign to avoid giving Democrats more material for their warnings about what the former president intends to do if he wins in November. I'm Ed Donahue. President Biden's hosting a NATO summit in Washington this week. It marks the alliance's 75th anniversary, but Secretary General Yen Stoltenberg says it's got serious business to address. Russian missiles blasted five cities across Ukraine today, including the capital. Officials say at least 31 people killed. Among sites hit the Children's Hospital in Kyiv. Texas officials say restoring electricity will take days after barrel came ashore as a category one hurricane, stocked out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses. This is AP news. In Major League Baseball, an early start in Pittsburgh saw the buck starter go deep into the game. Josh Roundtree has our report. Mitch Keller pitched eight strong innings as the pirates beat the Mets eight to Keller allowed to earn runs while striking out six over 107 pitches. Pirates manager Derek Shelton saying that Monday's performance shows why Keller should be an all star right there. That's the leader of a staff. That's what he does. That's what a guy that pictures opening day does. That's what a guy that, you know, in my mind is an all star. O'Neill Cruz had a two run home run for Pittsburgh and Joshua Palacios went deep as well. The Mets bullpen surrendered six earn runs. Brandon Nemo drove in the lone New York runs. Josh Roundtree, Pittsburgh, half a dozen other games on the schedule. In Washington, the Cardinals beat the national six to nothing. Under way, Cleveland's in Detroit while Cincinnati hosts the Rockies. Later, the twins are in Chicago to play the White Sox. The Rangers visit the Angels and the Diamondbacks host the Braves. 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. You may be able to 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 a married couple 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.