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Gilmore to resign as RNC head

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Virginia Gov. James Gilmore said Friday he is resigning as chairman of the Republican National Committee to spend more time with his family. Gilmore was criticized after Republicans lost two governorships, including Virginia, earlier this month.

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Kremlin says Ukraine targeting forces in Crimea with U.S.-made mobile missiles

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Kremlin says Ukraine targeting forces in Crimea with U.S.-made mobile missiles

May 4 (UPI) -- Ukraine is using recently acquired and U.S.-made and supplied mobile surface-to-surface missile systems to target Russian military assets in the occupied Crimean peninsula, the Kremlin said Saturday.

Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations

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Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations

May 4 (UPI) -- The Houston area is facing more heavy rain over the weekend as the region struggles to cope with widespread and "historic" flooding that has triggered evacuation orders.

On This Day: Construction begins on Panama Canal

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On This Day: Construction begins on Panama Canal

May 4 (UPI) -- On May 4, 1904, construction began on the Panama Canal.

UPI Almanac for Saturday, May 4, 2024

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UPI Almanac for Saturday, May 4, 2024

On May 4, 1904, construction began on the Panama Canal.

Biden praises Presidential Medal of Freedom winners for promoting 'faith in better tomorrow'

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Biden praises Presidential Medal of Freedom winners for promoting 'faith in better tomorrow'

May 3 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian award in the United States -- to a range of Americans including athletes, actors, politicians, advocates and an astronaut.

DOJ charges Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife in $600,000 bribery scheme

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DOJ charges Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife in $600,000 bribery scheme

May 3 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Friday indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife on charges of conspiracy and accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.

Trump hush-money trial: Former aide Hope Hicks testifies

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Trump hush-money trial: Former aide Hope Hicks testifies

May 3 (UPI) -- The third week of the hush-money trial of Donald Trump concluded Friday with testimony from former aide Hope Hicks.

Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction includes entries for Donald Trump, RFK Jr., more

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Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction includes entries for Donald Trump, RFK Jr., more

May 3 (UPI) -- Alexander Historical Auctions said Friday it will offer infamous financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction.

FBI says former government employee falsely implicated co-workers in Jan. 6 attack

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FBI says former government employee falsely implicated co-workers in Jan. 6 attack

May 3 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors have charged a former government employee with federal intelligence ties of making unlawful false statements to the FBI wrongly implicating co-workers in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Traffic delays heavy as I-95 bridge demolition begins in Connecticut

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Traffic delays heavy as I-95 bridge demolition begins in Connecticut

May 3 (UPI) -- Crews on Friday began demolishing a bridge over a major Connecticut highway after a fuel truck explosion caused major damage to the bridge and the highway.

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