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May 5, 2003 / 12:56 PM

Autism, vaccine link considered

CHICAGO, May 5 (UPI) -- Doctors, researchers and one member of Congress said increasing data show vaccines are linked to brain problems and autism. During a weekend conference on the disease, Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., and some doctors said government health agencies have failed to study and address the link.

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Russian crypto criminal pleads guilty to U.S. money laundering charges

U.S. News // 28 minutes ago

Russian crypto criminal pleads guilty to U.S. money laundering charges

May 4 (UPI) -- High-profile Russian cryptocurrency player Alexander Vinnick has pleaded guilty to U.S. charges of conspiring to launder more than $9 billion as one of the operators of the BTC-e exchange.

Poland says it too targeted in Russian cyberattacks across Europe

World News // 45 minutes ago

Poland says it too targeted in Russian cyberattacks across Europe

May 4 (UPI) -- The Polish government says was also the target of a Russian-backed hacking group that European and U.S. officials claim has carried out a series of cyberattacks against democratic institutions in Europe.

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

World News // 2 hours ago

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

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

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

Top News // 10 hours ago

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

Top News // 10 hours ago

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'

U.S. News // 1 day ago

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

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

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

U.S. News // 1 day ago

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

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

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.

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