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March 19, 2008 / 7:39 PM

Husband of FARC captive appeals for help

SANTIAGO, Chile, March 19 (UPI) -- The husband of a longtime hostage of Colombian rebels and former presidential candidate has asked Chile's president to aid in her release.

Juan Carlos Lecompte met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet in Santiago, Chile, to discuss a new plan for securing the release of his wife, Ingrid Betancourt, who was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, in 2002 while campaigning for the Colombian presidency.

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Lecompte said Bachelet would work with other regional leaders to find a way to end his wife's long capture, La Nacion reported Wednesday.

Police arrest 100 at Columbia University's pro-Palestinian encampment

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Police arrest 100 at Columbia University's pro-Palestinian encampment

April 18 (UPI) -- Police on Thursday arrested more than 100 protesters at Columbia University for refusing to leave a large pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus, police said.

Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida

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Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida

April 18 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched a cluster of 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit Thursday, the 334th launch of the company's Starlink Internet satellites and the 268th time a reusable booster rocket has been used.

Plaintiffs sue Montana for barring transgender people from amending birth certificates

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Plaintiffs sue Montana for barring transgender people from amending birth certificates

April 18 (UPI) -- Two transgender women on Thursday sued the state of Montana and several state agencies over a 2022 policy that prohibits people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome

April 18 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill allowing religious leaders and "patriotic organizations" to interact with students in school, a move that Satanists are gearing up to contest.

All 12 jurors seated for Donald Trump's hush-money trial

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All 12 jurors seated for Donald Trump's hush-money trial

April 17 (UPI) -- All 12 jurors have been seated in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial after two were excused Thursday.

In Philadelphia, Kennedy family endorses Biden's re-election campaign

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In Philadelphia, Kennedy family endorses Biden's re-election campaign

April 18 (UPI) -- The Kennedy family endorsed President Joe Biden in his 2024 presidential campaign in Philadelphia on Thursday.

RFK Jr. qualifies for Michigan presidential ballot

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RFK Jr. qualifies for Michigan presidential ballot

April 18 (UPI) -- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has qualified for Michigan's 2024 presidential ballot, his campaign announced Thursday.

Guitarist Dickey Betts, co-founder of Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80

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Guitarist Dickey Betts, co-founder of Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80

April 18 (UPI) -- Allman Brothers singer, songwriter and guitarist Dickey Betts has died. He was 80.

Trans-rights advocates decry Scottish clinic's decision to stop puberty blockers for children

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Trans-rights advocates decry Scottish clinic's decision to stop puberty blockers for children

April 18 (UPI) -- Scotland's only gender clinic has paused hormone treatment for patients younger than 18 following a landmark review of the treatment.

New Virginia law allows student athlete compensation deals

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New Virginia law allows student athlete compensation deals

April 18 (UPI) -- A new Virginia law signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday allows universities to pay student athletes for name, image and likeness endorsements.

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