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Dec. 7, 2001 / 11:21 AM

DNA sought in Boston Strangler case

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Armed with new independent DNA tests results, the families of the confessed Boston Strangler and a woman allegedly killed by the Strangler pressed the Massachusetts attorney general to share DNA evidence they believe will prove Albert DeSalvo was not the serial killer. The families said prosecutors know DeSalvo did not murder Mary Sullivan, but refuse to cooperate because they have an agenda to protect the reputation of the attorney general's office.

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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.

In another controversial part of Kristi Noem's forthcoming book, she falsely claims she met Kim Jong Un

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In another controversial part of Kristi Noem's forthcoming book, she falsely claims she met Kim Jong Un

May 3 (UPI) -- In a forthcoming book by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem that recounts her killing her dog, the Republican governor is untruthful about having met North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, according to the New York Post.

California police officer remains in critical condition after gunfight that injured 3

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

California police officer remains in critical condition after gunfight that injured 3

May 3 (UPI) -- Two police officers and an armed suspect were hospitalized Thursday night after a shootout in San Jose, Calif.

High winds temporarily halt Gaza pier construction

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High winds temporarily halt Gaza pier construction

May 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Command on Thursday temporarily paused construction of the pier in Gaza due to unsafe weather conditions.

U.N.: Israeli ground operation in Rafah 'could lead to a slaughter'

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U.N.: Israeli ground operation in Rafah 'could lead to a slaughter'

May 3 (UPI) -- A ground operation conducted by the Israel Defense Forces in the Gaza city of Rafah "could lead to a slaughter," the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Friday.

Boeing layoffs in Alabama reportedly set for late June

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Boeing layoffs in Alabama reportedly set for late June

May 3 (UPI) -- Boeing could begin laying off more than 100 employees at its facility in Birmingham, Ala., state officials warned Friday.

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