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Oct. 10, 2000

King rejoins Blackhawks

CHICAGO, Oct. 9 -- The Chicago Blackhawks late Monday brought back veteran left wing Kris King, who was cut by the team in training camp.

The 34year-old King was released after appearing in two preseason games. Terms of his contract were not disclosed.

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A veteran of 13 NHL seasons, King has 65 goals and 85 assists in 836 games with Detroit, the New York Rangers, Winnipeg/Phoenix and Toronto.

May begins with snow in some areas of the U.S.

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May begins with snow in some areas of the U.S.

As the calendar turns to May and AccuWeather issues its annual summer forecast, snow is still falling in some areas of the United States.

Trump hush-money trial: No decision on additional alleged gag order violations

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Trump hush-money trial: No decision on additional alleged gag order violations

May 2 (UPI) -- At Donald Trump's gag order hearing Thursday prosecutors accused him of creating an air of menace around the trial with comments about witnesses and the jury. His lawyer argued he's not violating the order.

College protests: Biden says 'peaceful protest' is protected; 'violence' is not

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College protests: Biden says 'peaceful protest' is protected; 'violence' is not

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Thursday the campus pro-Palestinian protests are protected as long as they are peaceful, but he said violent protests are not protected. He said the national guard should not be used on campus.

First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000

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First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000

May 2 (UPI) -- U.S. residents filing for first-time unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally-adjusted 208,000 last week, equaling the revised total of the week before, the Labor Department announced on Thursday.

More severe weather, tornadoes expected in central U.S. next week

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More severe weather, tornadoes expected in central U.S. next week

The atmosphere is getting ready to deal yet another blow as a new storm is brewing and is poised to deliver another tornado outbreak as soon as early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

Biden administration launches new teacher recruitment and retention efforts

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Biden administration launches new teacher recruitment and retention efforts

May 2 (UPI) -- The Biden administration Thursday said it is launching new teacher recruitment and retention efforts, including special education teachers, and will deliver more debt relief for teachers.

Peloton to cut 15% of workforce, CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down

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Peloton to cut 15% of workforce, CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down

May 2 (UPI) -- Fitness giant Peloton announced on Thursday that it is cutting 15% of its staff worldwide or about 400 employees, and CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down as the company struggles to find its financial footing.

U.S. sanctions nearly 300 targets in Russia; accuses Kremlin of using chemical weapons

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

U.S. sanctions nearly 300 targets in Russia; accuses Kremlin of using chemical weapons

May 2 (UPI) -- The United States is sanctioning nearly 300 targets in Russia, as it accuses the Kremlin of using chemicals "as a method of warfare" against Ukrainian troops.

Biden to meet with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Biden to meet with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden is to travel to North Carolina on Thursday to meet with families of four police officers who were killed earlier this week in a shootout.

Ukrainian hacker accused of the Kaseya ransomware attack sentenced to 13 years

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Ukrainian hacker accused of the Kaseya ransomware attack sentenced to 13 years

May 2 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian hacker accused of being behind the infamous Kaseya cyberattack of 2021 has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for his role in thousands of ransomware crimes.

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