Day: September 26, 2024

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that suicides in the U.S. continue at the highest levels in the nation’s history.

Authorities in Florida are making an urgent plea to residents as the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Helene intensifies. Israel says it’s launching “precise strikes” into Lebanon’s capital, as hopes for a ceasefire fade. The federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been unsealed. Southwest Airlines says assigned seating is coming, but not for a while. Plus, a longtime anchor at NBC announces she’s leaving.
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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be nixing hopes of an imminent cease-fire with Hezbollah.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports thousands line the streets of Luxembourg as Pope Francis takes a tour in the popemobile.

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has told the military to continue striking Hezbollah with full force in Lebanon, despite international calls for a ceasefire. There’s been a large explosion in Beirut. Unconfirmed reports suggest the commander of Hezbollah’s drone operations was the target. We speak to Boaz Bismuth, a member of parliament for Mr Netanyahu’s Likud party. Also, a new documentary about the survivors of the Hamas attack on the Nova music festival in Israel, nearly a year ago — we’ll hear from one of them and the director. And recreating the exhibition of Monet’s paintings of a smog-filled London that cemented his reputation. (Photo: Buildings destroyed after air strikes in Saksakiyeh, south Lebanon. Credit: REU)

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a mystery company related to Trunp’s presidential campaign spending.

Stocks are heading toward more records.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Americans can again get free COVID-19 tests kits shipped to their homes.