Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Jul 13 2024 16:00 (EDT)
AP news for this Saturday, July 13, I'm Jackie Quinn. A massive Israeli airstrikes killed nearly 100 people according to the Hamas-run health agency in southern Gaza. Israeli officials say they were targeting the mastermind of the October 7 attack. U.S. politics are heating up ahead of Monday's Republican National Convention, both Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump campaigning in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania and the Heritage Foundation, which is behind the Project 2025 plan decried by Democrats, is suggesting President Biden might not leave office if he lost in November, turning the tables on concerns about Donald Trump. Thursday night, the president said, "Do you think he means what he says when he says he's going to do away with a civil service, eliminate the Department of Education, make sure? I mean, we've never been here before." Authorities say seven firefighters were hurt in York, Pennsylvania. Two tech or trucks crashed, responding to a large warehouse fire. A heat wave continues gripping parts of the country. Several deaths link to weeks of excessive heat. Here's our Julie Walker. An AP analysis of CDC data found that death certificates of more than 2,300 people who died in the U.S. last summer mentioned the effects of excessive heat. Dr. Ruth has died. "Very aroused when they had a glass of champagne together or a bubble bath." Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist who captured the hearts and confidence of the nation, was 96 years old. A swim in the sun, just ahead of the Olympics. Here's our Lawrence Brooks. French sports minister Emilio Dea Castera has taken a symbolic dip in the River Sen to ease concerns about water quality before the start of the Paris Olympics. At Wimbledon, Barbara Cray-Chikova is the women's champ. This is AP News. Christianity and Hip-Hop I'm Walter Ratliff with The Religion Minute. Christian hip-hop artist LaCray recently sat down with the Associated Press to talk about race, his faith, and his new music. He recently appeared in a documentary called Unspoken, which delves into the relationship between the Christian faith and Black Americans. "There's just so much misinformation out there that I wanted to be a part of something that helped break that cycle and fuel people with truth." LaCray says he hopes his ongoing success on gospel and mainstream charts connects with people in a meaningful way. "Whether you subscribe to my faith or you don't, it's the human story, right? We all go through trials and struggles and we need to know that we're not alone. We need to know that there are people in our corner advocating for us." I'm Walter Ratliff. And I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. 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. When you need meal time inspiration, it's worth shopping king supers, where you'll find over 30,000 mouth-watering choices that excite your inner foodie. And no matter what tasty choice you make, you'll enjoy our everyday low prices, plus extra ways to save, like digital coupons worth over $600 each week. You can also save up to $1 off per gallon at the pump with fuel points. More savings and more inspiring flavors make shopping king supers worth it every time. King supers, fresh for everyone, fuel restrictions apply.