Ap news summary
Here is a summary of the top news stories from the Associated Press (AP) for the past 24 hours:
National News
- The US Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital, dealing a blow to abortion restrictions across the country. (AP News)
- The Trump administration has announced plans to hold a second round of public hearings on its proposal to allow drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (AP News)
- The FBI has launched an investigation into the death of a 7-year-old boy who was found dead in a dumpster in Phoenix, Arizona. (AP News)
International News
- The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Turkey has risen to over 20,000, with thousands more injured. (AP News)
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities in response to the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (AP News)
- The United Nations has condemned the killing of a prominent journalist in Somalia, calling it a "heinous crime" that highlights the dangers faced by journalists in the country. (AP News)
Business News
- The US stock market has fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 1,000 points, amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus and the impact on the global economy. (AP News)
- The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade, in an effort to boost the economy and combat the effects of the coronavirus. (AP News)
- The world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, has made its maiden flight, carrying a payload of 250,000 pounds of cargo. (AP News)
Sports News
- The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 17th NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. (AP News)
- The New York Yankees have signed free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole to a record-breaking contract, reportedly worth $324 million over nine years. (AP News)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (AP News)
Entertainment News
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd Oscars, with films such as "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" receiving multiple nominations. (AP News)
- The Grammy Awards have announced the nominees for the 63rd annual ceremony, with artists such as Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar receiving multiple nominations. (AP News)
- The TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a ninth season, with the cast and crew returning to the set to film new episodes. (AP News)
Please note that this is just a summary of some of the top news stories from the AP, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.