July 22, 1970

Aswan Dam delivering full power

CAIRO (UPI) -- Egypt's multi-million dollar Aswan Dam geared up to full capacity Tuesday when the last of its 12-unit hydroelectric generators was put into operation, the Middle East News Agency reported.

With the start of the last generator, the Soviet-built dam will have a generating power of 2.1 million kilowatts, enough to cover the needs of the country's agricultural and industrial projects for the coming years, the agency said.

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung maintains strong lead in South Korea presidential poll

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Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung maintains strong lead in South Korea presidential poll

SEOUL, April 18 (UPI) -- Lee Jae-myung, the former head of South Korea's opposition Democratic Party, is maintaining a strong lead among potential candidates for a June election to replace impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, a survey said Friday.

U.S. airstrikes targeting western Yemen oil port kill dozens

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U.S. airstrikes targeting western Yemen oil port kill dozens

April 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. military attacked an oil port in western Yemen, killing dozens of people as the Trump administration continues to intensify its strikes against the Houthi rebels.

U.S. sanctions International Bank of Yemen over support for Houthis

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U.S. sanctions International Bank of Yemen over support for Houthis

April 18 (UPI) -- The United States is sanctioning the International Bank of Yemen over its support of the Houthi Rebels, according to the Trump administration,

Michigan confirms first measles outbreak since 2019

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Michigan confirms first measles outbreak since 2019

April 18 (UPI) -- Michigan health officials have confirmed the state's first measles outbreak of the year and its first outbreak of the highly contagious disease since 2019.

Trump extends hiring freeze another three months

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Trump extends hiring freeze another three months

April 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has extended his federal government hiring freeze for another three months.

Justice Department indicts dark web operator

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Justice Department indicts dark web operator

April 18 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury has indicted an Iranian national for his role in an illegal dark web drug operation, the Justice Department said in a statement Thursday.

Poll: Most Americans trust AI-generated content

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Poll: Most Americans trust AI-generated content

April 17 (UPI) -- A large majority of Americans say they trust most of the information generated by AI, which is quickly becoming commonplace online, results of a new poll said.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

April 17 (UPI) -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with wrongly deported immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on Thursday, a day after he was denied visiting his constituent who is being held at an El Salvadoran prison.

Experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug proves promising for type 2 diabetics

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Experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug proves promising for type 2 diabetics

April 17 (UPI) -- People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes might benefit soon from Eli Lilly's new orforglipron weight loss drug following its latest clinical testing, the Indianapolis-based drugmaker announced Thursday.

Spirit Airlines announces new CEO

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Spirit Airlines announces new CEO

April 17 (UPI) -- Spirit Airlines has named a new CEO as the low-fare carrier emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it announced Thursday.