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Governor signs anti-terrorism bills

MIAMI, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Jeb Bush signed into law Monday a series of bills aimed at increasing security in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Included are a number of public records exemptions involving investigations of terrorism in the state.

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Israeli government raids, shutters Al-Jazeera

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Israeli government raids, shutters Al-Jazeera

May 5 (UPI) -- The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raided the Jerusalem offices of Al-Jazeera and shuttered the news broadcaster as critics blasted the move as a blow to press freedom.

UPI Almanac for Sunday, May 5, 2024

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On This Day: Thailand crowns 1st new king in nearly 7 decades

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Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations

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Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway posts record $189B in cash reserves

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Russia puts Ukraine's Zelensky on 'wanted' list; charges not specified

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Floods cause state of emergency in southern Brazil

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May 4 (UPI) -- Nearly 60 people have died in massive floods and landslides in southern Brazil caused by days of heavy rain, local officials say.

Hopes for Gaza cease-fire surge with new negotiation round; Israel downplays progress

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May 4 (UPI) -- Hopes for a Gaza cease-fire surged Saturday as a Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt for negotiations on a deal to release long-held hostages, but Israeli officials downplayed the possibility.

Biden administration expands Affordable Care Act to DACA recipients

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Biden administration expands Affordable Care Act to DACA recipients

May 3 (UPI) -- The Biden administration Friday expanded healthcare to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals migrants, removing a prohibition on Affordable Care Act eligibility, effective Nov. 1.

New York AG releases footage of deadly police shooting of man holding scissors

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New York AG releases footage of deadly police shooting of man holding scissors

May 4 (UPI) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday released police body cam footage from the two officers involved in the shooting death of a Queens man on March 27. Each video runs for about 3 minutes.

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