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Jan. 29, 2002 / 3:47 AM

Calif. executes convicted killer Anderson

SAN QUENTIN, Calif., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Convicted killer Stephen Wayne Anderson was executed by lethal injection at California's San Quentin prison shortly after midnight Tuesday for the 1980 slaying of a San Bernardino County grandmother.

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Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says

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Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says

April 22 (UPI) -- A recent charcoal shipment at a California facility from Mexico was discovered to be hiding more than $1 million worth of methamphetamine, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday.

Columbia holds classes virtually as U.S. lawmakers call for university president's ouster

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Columbia holds classes virtually as U.S. lawmakers call for university president's ouster

April 22 (UPI) -- Classes at Columbia University were held virtually on Monday, the same day a bipartisan congressional group called for the university president's ouster from the Ivy League school amid tension over Israel's war on Hamas.

High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening

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High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening

April 22 (UPI) -- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday was on hand to break ground with other officials on what will be America's next high-speed railway.

Minnesota police shoot, injure man brandishing handgun in Target parking lot

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Minnesota police shoot, injure man brandishing handgun in Target parking lot

April 22 (UPI) -- A car theft suspect was shot and injured in the parking lot of a suburban St. Paul, Minn., Target store Monday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at officers, authorities said.

Near Oklahoma City, family of 5 -- including 2 kids -- found dead in home

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Near Oklahoma City, family of 5 -- including 2 kids -- found dead in home

April 22 (UPI) -- A homocide investigation is underway in Oklahoma after five individuals and at least two kids were found mysteriously dead Monday morning, according to authorities.

Tijuana Flats files for bankruptcy amid tough times for restaurant chains

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Tijuana Flats files for bankruptcy amid tough times for restaurant chains

April 22 (UPI) -- The Tijuana Flats restaurant chain, which has dozens of locations concentrated mainly in Florida, announced Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has closed 11 restaurants.

Supreme Court won't hear Kari Lake's allegations of electronic voting machine hacking

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Supreme Court won't hear Kari Lake's allegations of electronic voting machine hacking

April 22 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Monday opted not to hear a case brought by Arizona Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake and state GOP figure Mark Finchem alleging electronic voting machines are vulnerable to hacking.

Snow, damaging frost, freeze expected in Upper Midwest, Northeast

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Snow, damaging frost, freeze expected in Upper Midwest, Northeast

Air from northern Canada will drop southward into the Upper Midwest and northeastern United States from the middle to late parts of the week.

Defense Department environmental awards honor 9 for 'significant strides' on conservation

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Defense Department environmental awards honor 9 for 'significant strides' on conservation

April 22 (UPI) -- The Defense Department on Monday unveiled the nine winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards, according to the department.

Clothing retailer Express files for bankruptcy, to close 95 stores

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Clothing retailer Express files for bankruptcy, to close 95 stores

April 22 (UPI) -- Clothing retailer Express said on Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close 95 stores, including all of its UpWest stores, with closing sales starting on Tuesday.

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