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Jan. 3, 1996

Kamarck named to Export-Import Bank

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- President Clinton (Wednesday) announced the nomination of Martin Kamarck, currently vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, to serve as the bank's new president. The Export-Import Bank is an independent government agency that finances the sale of U.S. goods and services worldwide.

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'Gruesome' videos cited by judge in sentencing Georgia man to 4 years in Jan. 6 riot

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'Gruesome' videos cited by judge in sentencing Georgia man to 4 years in Jan. 6 riot

May 2 (UPI) -- A judge on Thursday sentenced a Georgia man to more than four years in prison for assaulting Capitol police on Jan. 6.

Scuba captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for fiery death of 34 aboard his boat

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Scuba captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for fiery death of 34 aboard his boat

May 2 (UPI) -- The captain of a scuba diving boat has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminal negligence nearly five years after 34 people died in a fire aboard his vessel, the Conception, off the California coast.

Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

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Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) -- Senators met Thursday to find solutions to the growing healthcare crisis and the acute shortage of minority healthcare workers as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions delved into the issue.

'Big kiwi' bird runs loose through sawmill

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'Big kiwi' bird runs loose through sawmill

May 2 (UPI) -- Workers at a New Zealand sawmill received an early morning shock when a particularly large kiwi bird decided to run through the shop.

Plastic passenger earns citations for carpool lane driver

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Plastic passenger earns citations for carpool lane driver

May 2 (UPI) -- The California Highway Patrol shared a photo of a dummy passenger that earned several citations for a carpool lane driver.

Bipartisan women introduce Senate bill to boost menopause research, training

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Bipartisan women introduce Senate bill to boost menopause research, training

May 2 (UPI) -- A bipartisan group of women senators on Thursday introduced legislation to boost federal menopause research and expand training and awareness.

Heavy rains bring flooding to southeastern Texas

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Heavy rains bring flooding to southeastern Texas

Heavy rain on Thursday has caused severe flooding in southeastern Texas cities from College Station to Houston. At 1 p.m. CDT, seven flood warnings were in effect north and east of Houston.

Mass. woman wins her second $1M lottery jackpot in 10 weeks

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Mass. woman wins her second $1M lottery jackpot in 10 weeks

May 2 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts woman won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket just 10 weeks after winning the same amount from another game.

In move to halt trade with Israel, Turkey reportedly blocks imports, exports at Turkish ports

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In move to halt trade with Israel, Turkey reportedly blocks imports, exports at Turkish ports

May 2 (UPI) -- Turkey Thursday suspended trade with Israel as Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Turkish ports have blocked Israeli imports and exports.

Biden signs 2 proclamations expanding California landmarks

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Biden signs 2 proclamations expanding California landmarks

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday signed two proclamations expanding California's San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.

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