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Nov. 17, 2008 / 1:45 AM

Fireworks plant blast kills 4 in China

BEIJING, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A blast in an illegal village fireworks plant in China killed four people and injured two others, officials said.

The incident occurred Sunday at a village in Dianbai County in the southern Guangdong province, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

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Investigators had not determined the cause of the explosion.

Tesla lays off hundreds of employees on electric vehicle charger team

U.S. News // 30 minutes ago

Tesla lays off hundreds of employees on electric vehicle charger team

May 1 (UPI) -- In a surprise move, Tesla laid off scores of employees on Tuesday leading to the electric vehicle charging business, putting the future of the country's ability to have a robust EV charging network in doubt.

Britain begins detaining migrants to be relocated to Rwanda

World News // 36 minutes ago

Britain begins detaining migrants to be relocated to Rwanda

May 1 (UPI) -- Britain's Home Office said Wednesday it has launched the first efforts to detain migrants for relocation to Rwanda.

Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to force vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

U.S. News // 54 minutes ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to force vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

May 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to go ahead to try and force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson at some point next week, accusing the speaker of "betraying" his conservative principles.

Harvey Weinstein faces New York hearing on possible rape retrial

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Harvey Weinstein faces New York hearing on possible rape retrial

May 1 (UPI) -- Harvey Weinstein was set to appear in a New York court hearing Wednesday after his rape conviction in the state was overturned by an Appeals Court.

Hot summer expected to bring above-average temperatures to U.S.

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Hot summer expected to bring above-average temperatures to U.S.

Air conditioners will have their work cut out for them this summer as AccuWeather meteorologists say it is looking like a hot season for most areas of the United States.

Prosecutors say teen charged in Sydney church stabbing plotted attack on Jewish community

World News // 2 hours ago

Prosecutors say teen charged in Sydney church stabbing plotted attack on Jewish community

May 1 (UPI) -- Australian prosecutors argued on Wednesday that a 15-year-old involved in a stabbing at a Sydney court wanted to attack Jewish community members but his attorney said his talk was nothing more than boasting.

ADP: U.S. added 192,000 new private sector jobs in April

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

ADP: U.S. added 192,000 new private sector jobs in April

May 1 (UPI) -- The United States added 192,000 private sector jobs in April, according to a Wednesday report from payroll company ADP.

Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged amid poor inflation data

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged amid poor inflation data

May 1 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady again as it meets Wednesday, with inflation remaining above the central bank's 2% threshold.

6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida; South Dakotans put access on ballot

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida; South Dakotans put access on ballot

May 1 (UPI) -- Florida's six-week abortion ban has taken effect Wednesday after being signed into law a year ago. Meanwhile abortion advocates are submitting 60,000 signatures to put access on the ballot in November.

Education Department announces $6.1B in debt relief for Art Institutes students

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Education Department announces $6.1B in debt relief for Art Institutes students

May 1 (UPI) -- The Education Department on Wednesday announced student loan debt forgiveness for borrowers who attended The Art Institutes.

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