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May 5, 2003 / 12:30 PM

Tennessee governor stumps for his budget

NASHVILLE, May 5 (UPI) -- Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen's $21.5 billion budget plan gets its sternest test Tuesday when it goes before the Senate Finance Committee. Bredesen has been touring the state promoting the plan, which includes a 9-percent cut in financial aid to local governments.

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Blinken expected to warn of 'dual-use' support for Russia in trip to China

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Blinken expected to warn of 'dual-use' support for Russia in trip to China

April 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Shanghai on Wednesday to start a three-day diplomatic mission in China.

Biden's piecemeal student debt forgiveness 'transformational' for borrowers, advocates say

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Biden's piecemeal student debt forgiveness 'transformational' for borrowers, advocates say

April 23 (UPI) -- It has been less than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

Tesla Q1 profit crashes more than 50% to $1.1B as production woes hit deliveries

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Tesla Q1 profit crashes more than 50% to $1.1B as production woes hit deliveries

April 24 (UPI) -- Tesla blamed a sharp drop in profit in the first quarter on global supply issues, an attack on its European battery plant and competition from hybrid vehicles.

U.N. calls for independent probe into reports of mass graves found at Gaza hospitals

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U.N. calls for independent probe into reports of mass graves found at Gaza hospitals

April 24 (UPI) -- The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into reports of mass graves found at two hospitals in Gaza that had been besieged by Israeli forces.

Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Rep. Summer Lee of the 'Squad' decisively wins nomination

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Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Rep. Summer Lee of the 'Squad' decisively wins nomination

April 23 (UPI) -- Pennsylvanians voted in Republican and Democratic primaries on Tuesday with 17 House seats up for election in November.

On This Day: Hubble launched into space

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On This Day: Hubble launched into space

April 24 (UPI) -- On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the space shuttle Discovery.

UPI Almanac for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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UPI Almanac for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the space shuttle Discovery.

Senate overwhelmingly advances $95B foreign aid package to Biden's desk

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Senate overwhelmingly advances $95B foreign aid package to Biden's desk

April 23 (UPI) -- Senate lawmakers Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that will now head to President Joe Biden's desk after being stalled by Republicans in the House.

President Joe Biden campaigns in Florida, blasts Trump on reproductive rights

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President Joe Biden campaigns in Florida, blasts Trump on reproductive rights

April 23 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden campaigned Tuesday in Florida where he blasted Donald Trump over abortion rights and what he called the former president's plans to "step off the world stage."

George Santos drops independent bid to win U.S. House seat

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George Santos drops independent bid to win U.S. House seat

April 23 (UPI) -- Citing a desire to keep the U.S. House of Representatives under Republican control, former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday dropped his independent bid for New York's 1st District House seat.

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