Israeli police forcibly remove ultra-Orthodox protesters opposing new draft law

From Associated Press. Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked a road in Jerusalem during a demonstration against a potential new draft law which could end their exemptions from military service. The service is compulsory for Jewish men and women, but politically powerful ultra-Orthodox parties have won exemptions to allow members of their communities to study full-time in religious…

Timelapse reveals Notre Dame’s new spire, rebuilt after 2019 Paris fire

From Associated Press. Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed, marking a milestone in its reconstruction. (AP video: Alex Turnbull) #notredame #cathedral #paris #france Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be…

Gaza family struggles to observe Ramadan traditions as they shelter among ruins of their home

From Associated Press. (19 Mar 2024) Food is hard to come by in war-torn Gaza and the al Rabayah family, like hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war, are struggling to observe the traditions of Ramadan during the Muslim holy month. (AP Video: Mohammad Jahjouh) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com

Garden centers try to keep interest up in gardening after peak in pandemic

From Associated Press. Garden centers enjoyed a pandemic boom, particularly with millennials, as people looked for outdoor activities during lockdowns. Now, garden centers are hoping to keep that interest up. #gardening #plants #lifestyle Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive…

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

From Associated Press. The Supreme Court on Monday continued to block, for now, a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3wWWAaC #texas #migrants #supremecourt Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video…

Gangs attack upscale areas in Haiti capital, at least dozen killed nearby

From Associated Press. Gunmen looted homes in the communities of Laboule and Thomassin, forcing residents to flee as some called radio stations pleading for police. (AP video/Pierre Luxama) Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cpf6bV #haiti #gangs #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available…

Lebanon students affected by Israel-Hezbollah conflict

From Associated Press. Teachers are trying hard to maintain a sense of normalcy at schools in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah and Israel continue to exchange daily cross-border strikes. #lebanon #israel #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via…

March Madness 2024: Tips as you fill out your brackets

From Associated Press. March Madness this year comes at a time of great uncertainty in college sports. #marchmadness #sports Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Ohio mom who left toddler alone for 10 days while she vacationed gets life sentence

From Associated Press. An Ohio mother whose 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone in a playpen for 10 days last summer while she went on vacation has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. #ohio #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram:…

Arson at Florida Jewish center isn’t a hate crime, police say

From Associated Press. A South Florida Jewish center suffered severe damage in a weekend arson fire that police believe was set by a mentally ill homeless man who previously confronted the rabbi and others. Police don’t think it was a hate crime. #florida #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook:…

Moment Afghan refugee found guilty of murder in Albuquerque shootings

From Associated Press. An Afghan refugee has been found guilty of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque’s Muslim community during the summer of 2022. Jurors returned the verdict Monday. #albuquerque #newmexico #news Thumbnail source: The Albuquerque Journal Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram:…

Child’s body found in duffel bag in Philadelphia

From Associated Press. A badly decomposed body of a child was found inside a duffel bag by crews who were cleaning a site Monday in west Philadelphia, police said. #philadelphia #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via…

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

From Associated Press. The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates — none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose famous name has helped him build buzz for his independent bid. #robertfkennedyjr Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP…

Biden and Netanyahu speak for first time in over a month | AP Top Stories

From Associated Press. Here’s the latest for Monday, March 18: Biden, Netanyahu speak for the first time in more than a month; Trump can’t post bond for civil fraud judgement; Biden signs executive order on women’s health; New Banksy mural appears in London. Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews…

Parents of students killed in Oxford High School shooting call for state investigation

From Associated Press. The parents of four students killed at Oxford High School are calling for a state investigation of all aspects of the 2021 mass shooting. #oxfordhighschool #michigan #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Biden signs executive order that advances study of women’s health

From Associated Press. President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women’s health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research while chiding Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” but saying they’re “about to find out” come November’s election. #joebiden #biden…

Putin attends concert in Moscow on Crimea’s annexation anniversary

From Associated Press. Putin said the Ukrainian regions Russia took control of after sending troops to the country in 2022 wanted to join Russia together with Crimea 10 years ago but their path had been "more difficult and tragic." #vladimirputin #putin #russia #crimea Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews…

Driver finds a corn snake inside her a car in Madrid

From Associated Press. (18 Mar 2024) Police in Madrid, Spain, found a corn snake – a harmless, constricting serpent often kept as a pet – moving over the dashboard of a parked car. (Mar. 18) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available…

Researchers study potential benefits of samba drumming for Parkinson’s

From Associated Press. A special class for Parkinson’s patients in the United Kingdom is proving so successful that researchers in neurogenerative disease are planning a study to see if samba really can help ease people’s symptoms. #parkinsons Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may…

1 killed in shootings at Jacksonville Beach, Florida on St. Patrick’s Day

From Associated Press. (18 Mar 2024) Police are investigating a series of shootings in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, that left one person dead during the busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

UN says ‘famine is imminent’ in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on the main hospital

From Associated Press. The U.N. food agency says “famine is imminent” in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger. #israelhamaswar #unitednations #gaza #palestinian #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Presidential elections in Russia were ‘neither free nor fair’ says NATO’s Stoltenberg

From Associated Press. NATO Secretary-General said Monday that presidential elections in Russia were "neither free nor fair." Speaking at a news conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, Jens Stoltenberg also said Russia’s organization of elections "in occupied parts of Georgia and Ukraine" was "completely illegal". #nato #jensstoltenberg #putin #russia #2024elections #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress…

LIVE: Biden hosts Women’s History Month reception with First Lady

From Associated Press. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host a reception celebrating Women’s History Month. Biden is expected to sign an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by strengthening data collection and providing easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research. #biden #jillbiden #womenshistorymonth #womenshealth #unitedstates…

Israel military says troops engaged in new operation in Shifa hospital area in Gaza City

From Associated Press. (18 Mar 2024) Israeli forces launched another raid on the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base. The chief military spokesperson said the army had launched a "high-precision operation" in parts of the medical complex. Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP…

Three killed and infant in critical condition after SUV slams into bus shelter in San Francisco

From Associated Press. Three people were killed and an infant was hospitalized in critical condition after an SUV crashed into a bus shelter in San Francisco, authorities said Sunday. #sanfrancisco #unitedstates #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing…

Gaza City residents welcome delivery of desperately-needed humanitarian relief supplies

From Associated Press. Gaza City residents welcome delivery of desperately-needed humanitarian relief supplies. #israelhamaswar #gaza #gazaaid #palestinian #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

AP Top Stories March 18 A

From Associated Press. (18 Mar 2024) Here’s the latest for Monday March 18th: Putin reelected in Russia; Netanyahu pushes back against criticism from U.S.; Suspected in police officer’s death caught in Albuquerque; Kansas City holds St. Patrick’s Day parade. Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This…

LIVE: Russian election commission declares results of election that Putin hails as a victory

From Associated Press. Russia’s Central Election Commission announces the results of the Russian presidential election that is set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s nearly quarter-century rule for six more years after facing only token challengers and clamping down on any opposition. Beyond the fact that voters had virtually no choice, independent monitoring of the election…

Lava from latest volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula encroaches on evacuated town

From Associated Press. (18 Mar 2024) Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland continued to flow toward the town of Grindavik, but defenses held the molten rock back from the evacuated community. Scientists said the latest eruption appeared to be weakening and would probably peter out soon. Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com

Brazil issues health warning due to heat wave

From Associated Press. Brazil experienced another heatwave this weekend, with most of the country on high alert for health risks due to above-average temperatures. Although thermometers read 104 degrees in Rio de Janeiro, meteorologists said it felt like 140 degrees due to soaring humidity levels. (AP Video: Diarlei Rodrigues) #brazil #weather #heatwaves Subscribe for more…

German Chancellor Scholz questions whether Israel’s war justified ‘such terribly high costs.’

From Associated Press. (18 Mar 2024) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He called for an increase in aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip and questioned whether Israel’s war against Hamas justified "such terribly high costs." Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP…

Widow of Alexei Navalny casts ballot in Russia’s election in Berlin

From Associated Press. Alexei Navalny’s widow cast her ballot in Russia’s presidential election in Berlin on Sunday. She spent more than five hours queuing and told reporters after casting her vote that she wrote her late husband’s name on the ballot. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3v78o9I Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP…

Putin says he supported idea to release Navalny as part of prisoner exchange

From Associated Press. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he was informed of a proposal to release his fiercest political foe, Alexei Navalny, from prison, days before the opposition leader’s death. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Pm21pR #putin #navalny #russia Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ ​ This video may…