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Donald Trump sweeps all five Atlantic coast primaries
Donald Trump sweeps all five Atlantic coast primaries
WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- Continuing his march to the Republican nomination, GOP front-runner Donald Trump swept all five Eastern Seaboard primary races on Tuesday.
Hillary Clinton wins four of five Atlantic primaries, dealing blow to Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton wins four of five Atlantic primaries, dealing blow to Bernie Sanders
WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton was declared the winner in four of five Atlantic states voting Tuesday, including the largest prize, Pennsylvania.
Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam extradited to France
Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam extradited to France
PARIS, April 27 (UPI) -- Paris terror attack suspect Salah Abdeslam was extradited from Belgium to France to face charges for his alleged role in the deaths of 130 people.
Tornadoes touch down across three states; no injuries reported
Tornadoes touch down across three states; no injuries reported
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 (UPI) -- A major April storm brought several small tornadoes, hail, heavy rain and thunder across the central United States on Tuesday evening.
Eleven dead after 'personal' attack on military barracks off west African coast, officials say
Eleven dead after 'personal' attack on military barracks off west African coast, officials say
PRAIA, Cape Verde, April 26 (UPI) -- Authorities said 11 people, including two civilians, were found dead Tuesday at a military barracks in the Cape Verde islands, off the west African coast.
Kim Jong Un orders missile launches when angry, source says
Kim Jong Un orders missile launches when angry, source says
TOKYO, April 26 (UPI) -- Kim Jong Un orders the firing of missiles on a whim when he gets upset about U.S. policy toward North Korea.
TSA finds record-breaking 73 guns in carry-on luggage in a week
TSA finds record-breaking 73 guns in carry-on luggage in a week
WASHINGTON, April 27 (UPI) -- The TSA confiscated a record-breaking 73 guns from various airline passengers' carry-on bags last week.
Spanking causes worse behavior, outcomes, studies show
Spanking causes worse behavior, outcomes, studies show
WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- A review of 50 years of research shows spanking does not make children more obedient, and has overall detrimental effects on children later in life.
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UPI Almanac for Wednesday, April 27, 2016
On April 27, 1993, Kuwait said it foiled an Iraqi plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush during his visit earlier in the month.
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