February 12, 1968

U.S. says 30,795 Communists killed in Vietnam city battles

SAIGON, Feb. 12, 1968 (UPI) - U.S. military headquarters announced today it would no longer issue casualty tolls on the invasion of the cities because the figures are "no longer meaningful," since urban warfare has died down. The last total, reported yesterday, said 30,795 Communists had been killed compared to 3,149 Allied soldiers, including 973 Americans.

The South Vietnamese government said it was ordering all veterans below the age of 33 to report for service by Mar. 15. President Nguyen Van Theiu announced last week he would take such action.

IBM unveils $150B U.S. investment in tech manufacturing, quantum computers

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IBM unveils $150B U.S. investment in tech manufacturing, quantum computers

April 28 (UPI) -- IBM announced plans Monday to invest at least $150 billion over the next five years in American manufacturing to advance IBM's mainframe and quantum computer systems.

Kamala Harris to deliver keynote address at Emerge America gala

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Kamala Harris to deliver keynote address at Emerge America gala

April 28 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to address Emerge America in San Francisco on Wednesday

Man stacks toilet paper rolls with one hand to break world record

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Man stacks toilet paper rolls with one hand to break world record

April 28 (UPI) -- Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush put his speedy stacking skills to the test to take on the title for the fastest time to stack 10 rolls of toilet paper with one hand.

Snake falls from restaurant ceiling, lands in diner's margarita

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Snake falls from restaurant ceiling, lands in diner's margarita

April 28 (UPI) -- A Virginia woman was enjoying a margarita at a Henrico County restaurant when a baby snake fell from the ceiling, bounced off her forehead and landed in her drink.

Power outages sweep across Portugal, Spain, other parts of Europe

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Power outages sweep across Portugal, Spain, other parts of Europe

April 28 (UPI) -- Power and cell phone outages struck across the Iberian Peninsula and other portions of Europe Monday, with disruptions reported in Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Andorra and France.

North Korea confirms its troops are fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine

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North Korea confirms its troops are fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine

April 28 (UPI) -- North Korea acknowledged for the first time Monday that it had provided troop reinforcements to aid Russia in its war on Ukraine.

Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7

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Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7

April 28 (UPI) -- Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.

Canadians head to polls in federal election

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Canadians head to polls in federal election

April 28 (UPI) -- Canadians will vote for their next prime minister Monday, in a decision about which leader will guide the country through its current relationship with the United States.

Houthis say at least 68 African migrants killed in U.S. airstrike on detention center

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Houthis say at least 68 African migrants killed in U.S. airstrike on detention center

April 28 (UPI) -- At least 68 African migrants were killed and 47 injured in a U.S. airstrike on a Houthi-run detention center in northwestern Yemen, the rebel group claimed.

ICE, Florida arrest nearly 800 in immigration crackdown

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ICE, Florida arrest nearly 800 in immigration crackdown

April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida said that nearly 800 people accused of being undocumented in the United States were arrested in "a first-of-its-kind partnership" between federal and state authorities.