March 21, 2002

Pope denounces sex abuse

VATICAN CITY, Vatican City, March 21 -- Pope John Paul II Thursday for the first time ever addressed the sex abuse cases that have been plaguing the Roman Catholic Church, saying the "scandal" cast a "dark shadow" on all priests. Last week, the Boston archdiocese agreed to pay up to $30 million to pay 86 plaintiffs under a settlement involving molestation charges against one priest. Content: 02001000 12004000 12005000

Appeals court stays order against Trump's use of National Guard

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Appeals court stays order against Trump's use of National Guard

June 13 (UPI) -- The California National Guard remain active on the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Friday after an appeals court put an order from a federal judge to remove the soldiers on hold only hours after it was decreed.

Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel in retaliation of airstrikes

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Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel in retaliation of airstrikes

June 13 (UPI) -- Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel in separate barrages overnight Friday in response to airstrikes less than a day earlier that targeted nuclear sites and top commanders in the Islamic nation.

Judge allows Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain detained

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Judge allows Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain detained

June 13 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can continue to detain Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, two days after he said foreign policy grounds for Khalil's detention are insufficient and likely un

'Black box' from plane crash in India found; sole survivor doing well

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'Black box' from plane crash in India found; sole survivor doing well

June 13 (UPI) -- One of the "black boxes" on Friday was recovered from the wreckage of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in India, one day after all but one of the 242 people onboard died.

Shaquille O'Neal agrees to pay $1.8M to settle FTX crypto endorsement

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Shaquille O'Neal agrees to pay $1.8M to settle FTX crypto endorsement

June 13 (UPI) -- Shaquille O'Neal, the retires basketball star and NBA analyst, has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle claims that he misled investors by promoting the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX.

Bolsonaro faces historic trial in Brazil

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Bolsonaro faces historic trial in Brazil

June 13 (UPI) -- Ex-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in the final stage of a historic trial before Brazil's Supreme Federal Court over his alleged role in an attempted coup following his 2022 election loss.

Residents in Israel, Iran on high alert amid airstrikes

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Residents in Israel, Iran on high alert amid airstrikes

June 13 (UPI) -- Amid Israel's massive airstrikes on Iran and the Islamic nation's missile response in two barrages Friday aimed at the Jewish state, residents in both nations are on high alert.

Taiwan's chip dominance becomes global security, economic flashpoint

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Taiwan's chip dominance becomes global security, economic flashpoint

WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- Taiwan may be an island of just over 23 million people, but what happens there could ripple across the global economy.

New tropical storm forms in Pacific as Atlantic basin remains dormant

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New tropical storm forms in Pacific as Atlantic basin remains dormant

The eastern Pacific Ocean has spawned a new tropical storm, Dalila, which will swipe southern Mexico with flooding downpours and gusty winds.

Chile's defense policy shift carries high costs

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Chile's defense policy shift carries high costs

SANTIAGO, Chile, June 13 (UPI) -- President Gabriel Boric's plan to replace Israel as Chile's primary arms supplier presents logistical and strategic challenges for the country's armed forces.