April 20, 1961

Invasion crushed, says Castro

MIAMI, April 20, 1961 (UPI)-Fidel Castro proclaimed triumphantly today that his forces had destroyed an invasion of Cuba and seized a large number of North American-made arms, including heavy Sherman tanks.

In a communiqu

Harvey Weinstein transferred from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for retrial on sex charges

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Harvey Weinstein transferred from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for retrial on sex charges

April 21 (UPI) -- Disgraced former Hollywood legend Harvey Weinstein will remain in Bellevue Hospital this week as his retrial gets underway and jury selection continued.

World leaders mourn passing of Pope Francis

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World leaders mourn passing of Pope Francis

April 21 (UPI) -- World leaders have issued tributes and condolences after the death of Pope Francis was announced on Monday, one day after 1.4 billion Roman Catholics celebrated Easter.

Man gets life in prison after pleading guilty to killing 23 at El Paso Walmart in 2019

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Man gets life in prison after pleading guilty to killing 23 at El Paso Walmart in 2019

April 21 (UPI) -- Patrick Crusius, the man who killed 23 people during a 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, pleaded guilty Monday to the crimes in further state charges.

Trump, first lady welcome young revelers to White House for annual Easter Egg Roll

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Trump, first lady welcome young revelers to White House for annual Easter Egg Roll

April 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump stood alongside first lady Melania Trump and a person dressed in a large pink rabbit costume on the White House South Portico balcony Monday to celebrate the Easter Egg Roll.

Michigan man escapes quicksand with no injuries -- and a new girlfriend

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Michigan man escapes quicksand with no injuries -- and a new girlfriend

April 21 (UPI) -- A Michigan man who became stuck up to his waist in "quicksand" on a Lake Michigan beach emerged without injuries -- and with a girlfriend.

Delta flight with 200 on board catches fire at Orlando airport

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Delta flight with 200 on board catches fire at Orlando airport

April 21 (UPI) -- A Delta flight with more than 200 passengers on board caught fire Monday in Florida while on the runway.

Supreme Court won't hear arguments on Minnesota gun ban for people 18-20

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Supreme Court won't hear arguments on Minnesota gun ban for people 18-20

April 21 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Minnesota Monday that would have prevented its residents ages 18 through 20 from being permitted to carry firearms in public.

In Israel, new U.S. ambassador to nation Mike Huckabee warns about Iran's threats

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In Israel, new U.S. ambassador to nation Mike Huckabee warns about Iran's threats

April 21 (UPI) -- Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Monday presented credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, while the new U.S. ambassador to Israel also warned of Iran's desire to destroy both countries.

Moon, 3 planets to converge in Friday morning sky

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Moon, 3 planets to converge in Friday morning sky

The crescent moon will be the centerpiece of April's final astronomical event as it bunches up with Venus, Saturn and Mercury in the eastern sky on Friday morning.

Klaus Schwab, founder and chair of World Economic Forum, retires after 55 years

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Klaus Schwab, founder and chair of World Economic Forum, retires after 55 years

April 21 (UPI) -- The chairman of the World Economic Forum will step down "with immediate effect," it was announced Monday.