July 17, 1981

The New York Mets announced Friday that Gary Rajsich,...

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets announced Friday that Gary Rajsich, an outfielder with their Tidewater farm club who leads the International League with 24 home runs, will be out for the rest of the season with a hairline fracture of his right wrist.

Rajsich, 26, injured his wrist in a home plate collision against Richmond on June 26. He played last Wednesday and hit a three-run homer to win the opening game of a doubleheader at Rochester but could not continue because of the pain.

Rajsich hit .277 in 70 games.

No right to information at public libraries, 5th Circuit rules

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No right to information at public libraries, 5th Circuit rules

May 24 (UPI) -- A Texas public library did not violate patrons' right to free speech by removing books due to their content, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled on Friday.

More arrests made as search continues for New Orleans inmates

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More arrests made as search continues for New Orleans inmates

May 24 (UPI) -- At least seven have been arrested for helping 10 inmates escape from the Orleans Parish Justice Center jail in New Orleans on May 16.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida ahead of thunderstorm

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida ahead of thunderstorm

May 24 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Saturday afternoon launched 23 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida before a thunderstorm struck the area.

Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban

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Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban

May 24 (UPI) -- All non-medical products containing THC in any form soon could be outlawed in Texas after state lawmakers approved a full ban on Wednesday.

Rep. Mace seeks to expel colleague McIver after ICE assault charge

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Rep. Mace seeks to expel colleague McIver after ICE assault charge

May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace said she intends to file a resolution to expel her House colleague LaMonica McIver after the Justice Department charged her with allegedly assaulting law enforcement.

Record number of Americans apply to become British citizens

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Record number of Americans apply to become British citizens

May 24 (UPI) -- A record number of Americans applied to become British citizens during the first three months of this year after Donald Trump re-took office as president, according to official data.

National Security Council employees put on leave amid agency cuts

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National Security Council employees put on leave amid agency cuts

May 24 (UPI) -- Dozens of employees were reportedly relieved from their positions with the National Security Council, with an eye towards downsizing the agency's workforce.

McDonald's to shut all 5 test locations for CosMc beverage concept

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McDonald's to shut all 5 test locations for CosMc beverage concept

May 24 (UPI) -- McDonald's will close all five of its CosMc's test locations this summer, 18 months after introducing the beverage-focused concept at four restaurants in Texas and one in a Chicago suburb.

Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border

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Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border

May 24 (UPI) -- Germany is deploying soldiers beyond its border, moving troops into Lithuania to defend its European neighbor.

Trump calls West Point grads 'winners' during commencement address

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Trump calls West Point grads 'winners' during commencement address

May 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday called each of the 1,002 U.S. Military Academy graduates "winners" during his commencement address in West Point, N.Y.