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Jan. 18, 2002 / 9:48 AM

Report: Ex-Enron official quits Texas post

DALLAS, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A former Enron executive has resigned as chairman of the Texas utility regulatory agency amid pressure over the giant energy company's financial woes, The Dallas Morning News reported Friday. Republican Gov. Rick Perry appointed Max Yzaguirre to the Texas Public Utility Commission in June. The governor's office had no immediate comment on the report.

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N.Y. AG asks judge to void Trump's $175M bond in civil fraud case

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N.Y. AG asks judge to void Trump's $175M bond in civil fraud case

April 19 (UPI) -- N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James on Friday asked a judge to void Donald Trump's $175 million bond in his civil fraud case as she cast doubt on the ability of the company that posted it to secure an amount that high.

Opening statements to begin next week in Donald Trump hush-money case

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

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Man who used riot shield to 'obstruct and intimidate' police on Jan. 6 pleads guilty

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International Olympic Committee develops guidelines for AI use

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Tesla recalls almost 4K Cybertrucks due to sticky accelerator pedal

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FAA to implement new rest rules for air traffic controllers

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FAA to implement new rest rules for air traffic controllers

April 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday announced new rest rules for air traffic controllers aimed at reducing fatigue and ending mistakes that cause near-misses on the runway.

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U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes warns Nasdaq about possible share price manipulation

April 19 (UPI) -- Trump Media Friday disclosed that it has warned the Nasdaq stock exchange of illegal naked short selling of Trump Media & Technology Group shares. Short selling is a way to make money by betting on a stock price to fall.

House Democrats help push Ukraine, Israel aid bills toward finish line

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

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April 19 (UPI) -- The Republican-controlled House on Friday advanced legislation to send funding to Ukraine and other foreign allies with support from Democrats needed to overcome objections by GOP hardliners.

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