March 21, 1987

Spring Training Dateline Roundup

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Rick Cerone hit a grand slam and a solo home run to highlight a five-home run New York attack that powered the Yankees to a 15-10 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Cerone, signed as a free agent by the Yankees as a backup catcher this winter, hit his grand slam during an eight-run fifth inning that put the Yankees ahead 14-4.

The White Sox came back with six runs in the sixth against Ron Romanick to pull within 14-10. Chicago got home runs from Russ Morman and Tom Forrester.

California economy now fourth largest in the world, surpassing Japan

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California economy now fourth largest in the world, surpassing Japan

April 25 (UPI) -- According to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, California's economy is now the fourth largest in the world, surpassing Japan.

Russian general killed in car bombing as attacks on Ukraine continue

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Russian general killed in car bombing as attacks on Ukraine continue

April 25 (UPI) -- A top Russian general died Friday in a car bombing, on the same day President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and a day after Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

China reportedly exempts some U.S. semiconductors from tariffs

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China reportedly exempts some U.S. semiconductors from tariffs

April 25 (UPI) -- China reportedly quietly exempted some United States semiconductors from tariffs to protect its own tech industry.

Luigi Mangione set for federal arraignment as prosecutors seek death penalty

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Luigi Mangione set for federal arraignment as prosecutors seek death penalty

April 25 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in federal court, and prosecutors have made it clear that they will seek a death sentence should he be convicted.

Mourners cram Vatican to pay respects to Pope Francis as in final day of lying in state

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Mourners cram Vatican to pay respects to Pope Francis as in final day of lying in state

April 25 (UPI) -- Tens of thousands of mourners converged on the Vatican on Friday for a last chance to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis as a three-day-long period of lying in state entered its final few hours.

Amazon Japan fined $244,000 for failing to remove Chinese counterfeit products

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Amazon Japan fined $244,000 for failing to remove Chinese counterfeit products

April 25 (UPI) -- Amazon Friday was ordered by Tokyo District Court to pay $244,167.02 to a Japanese medical device distributor for failing to remove Chinese counterfeit products from the platform.

Bryan Kohberger to still face potential death sentence despite autism diagnosis

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Bryan Kohberger to still face potential death sentence despite autism diagnosis

April 25 (UPI) -- Bryan Kohberger, on trial for the alleged murder of four Idaho college students, still potentially faces the death penalty despite a recent diagnosis of autism.

Trump pardons Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore for fraud conviction

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Trump pardons Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore for fraud conviction

April 25 (UPI) -- Former Las Vegas City Council member Michele Fiore was pardoned Wednesday by President Donald Trump for her fraud conviction.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Moscow on track to sign a Ukraine peace deal

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Moscow on track to sign a Ukraine peace deal

April 25 (UPI) -- Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov gave the strongest indication so far that the war in Ukraine could be coming to a peaceful conclusion, saying the Kremlin was "ready to reach a deal."

Trump admin. tells court it did not have warrant to arrest Columbia student

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Trump admin. tells court it did not have warrant to arrest Columbia student

April 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has admitted in court that it did not have a warrant when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil.