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Bush signs aviation security bill

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- President Bush on Monday signed sweeping legislation that makes airport security screeners federal employees and mandates 100 percent screening of checked baggage. The president signed the bill at Ronald Reagan National Airport outside Washington, the last airport in the nation to reopen after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Climate row kills Scotland's SNP-Scottish Greens coalition, SNP to rule without majority

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Climate row kills Scotland's SNP-Scottish Greens coalition, SNP to rule without majority

April 25 (UPI) -- Scotland's Scottish Nationalist Party-led coalition fell apart Thursday after a three year-long power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens imploded in a row over the scrapping of carbon emissions targets.

White House announces new 'workforce hubs' in New York, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Michigan

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White House announces new 'workforce hubs' in New York, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Michigan

April 25 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden is expected to unveil four new workforce hubs on Thursday to gear up the U.S. workers for new manufacturing technology jobs that will become available with its growing semiconductor sector.

U.S. unveils $1B military package for Ukraine after months of delays

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U.S. unveils $1B military package for Ukraine after months of delays

April 25 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced a military package worth $1 billion for Ukraine, as the United States rushes to send new weaponry to the besieged ally following months of delays.

Chinese dissident denied asylum fights to stay in South Korea

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Chinese dissident denied asylum fights to stay in South Korea

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, April 25 (UPI) -- A Chinese dissident who was imprisoned in his native country for more than two years fights to stay in South Korea after being denied asylum.

North Korea warns of forceful response if U.S. tightens sanctions monitoring

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SEOUL, April 25 (UPI) -- North Korea on Thursday condemned new efforts to monitor sanctions enforcement against it and warned the United States of an "upward readjustment of force" in response.

Dozens arrested at UT-Austin, USC as universities struggle to contain Israel-Hamas protests

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Dozens arrested at UT-Austin, USC as universities struggle to contain Israel-Hamas protests

April 25 (UPI) -- Dozens of demonstrators participating in pro-Palestine protests at university campuses throughout the country were arrested Wednesday evening, as schools struggle to contain growing anger over the Israel-Hamas war.

UPI Almanac for Thursday, April 25, 2024

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On April 25, 2015, protests -- some violent -- broke out in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year old black man, while in police custody.

On This Day: Baltimore protests Freddie Gray's death

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On This Day: Baltimore protests Freddie Gray's death

April 25 (UPI) -- On April 25, 2015, protests -- some violent -- broke out in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year old black man, while in police custody.

Arizona grand jury charges 18 Trump allies in fake electors scheme

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Arizona grand jury charges 18 Trump allies in fake electors scheme

April 25 (UPI) -- A grand jury in Arizona has indicted 18 Republican allies of former President Donald Trump on charges of attempting to illegally overturn the results of the 2020 election.

West Virginia to appeal ruling against transgender athlete ban to Supreme Court

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West Virginia to appeal ruling against transgender athlete ban to Supreme Court

April 24 (UPI) -- West Virginia plans to appeal a recent ruling against the state's transgender athlete ban to the U.S. Supreme Court, the state attorney general announced Wednesday.

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