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April 21, 1983

In a story carried by UPI Wednesday, the Justice...

WASHINGTON -- In a story carried by UPI Wednesday, the Justice Department said it has found no substantiation to allegations Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., received money from a firm owned by former CIA agent Edwin Wilson.

UPI reported that syndicated columnist Jack Anderson said an unidentified man claimed to have seen Thurmond twice receive envelopes with $10,000 cash from a middleman allegedly acting for Wilson, a former CIA agent and convicted arms smuggler.

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Anderson said Thursday his column had identified the man who made the allegations as William W. Pearce. Anderson also said Thurmond's denials also had been carried.

China fires water cannons at Philippine ships in South China Sea

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China fires water cannons at Philippine ships in South China Sea

April 30 (UPI) -- Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons and drove Philippine vessels away from a contested area of the South China Sea, a Philippine coast guard official said Tuesday.

U.S. says five Israeli military units committed human rights abuses before war

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

U.S. says five Israeli military units committed human rights abuses before war

April 30 (UPI) -- The United States has determined that five Israeli military units have committed gross violations of human rights long before the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the State Department said.

Florida will invest billions to prevent potential biodiversity crisis

U.S. News // 10 minutes ago

Florida will invest billions to prevent potential biodiversity crisis

April 30 (UPI) -- A potential crisis in Florida should ease after state lawmakers this month allocated $2.25 billion to improve water quality and restore the state's imperiled biodiversity.

Autopsy: Colorado mother who disappeared in 2020 died by homicide

U.S. News // 11 minutes ago

Autopsy: Colorado mother who disappeared in 2020 died by homicide

April 30 (UPI) -- Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother who went missing in 2020 and whose remains were found in September, died by homicide, according to an autopsy report.

UPI Almanac for Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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UPI Almanac for Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On April 30, 2019, Japanese Emperor Akihito, 85, formally abdicated his throne, becoming the nation's first monarch to step down in 200 years.

On This Day: Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates throne

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On This Day: Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates throne

April 30 (UPI) -- On April 30, 2019, Japanese Emperor Akihito, 85, formally abdicated his throne, becoming the nation's first monarch to step down in 200 years.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifies for California's presidential ballot

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifies for California's presidential ballot

April 30 (UPI) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified for the ballot in California, his campaign said.

Canadian universities warn protesters against erecting pro-Palestinian encampments

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Canadian universities warn protesters against erecting pro-Palestinian encampments

April 30 (UPI) -- Universities in Canada are warning pro-Palestinian demonstrators against erecting protest encampments like those that have gone up on campuses of colleges across the United States.

Laos immigrant battling cancer wins $1.3B Powerball jackpot

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Laos immigrant battling cancer wins $1.3B Powerball jackpot

April 29 (UPI) -- A Laos immigrant battling cancer was identified Monday as the winner of this month's $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot.

4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 injured in Charlotte, N.C., shootout

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 injured in Charlotte, N.C., shootout

April 29 (UPI) -- Four law enforcement officers were killed, and four others injured Monday, in a shooting in a residential area of Charlotte, N.C., according to authorities.

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