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Feb. 20, 2002 / 1:52 PM

Counrt hears execution-of-retarded case

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday heard argument on whether the executing the mentally retarded violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The justices intervened in the case of Daryl Renard Atkins, who was convicted and condemned for the 1996 killing and robbery of Eric Nesbitt, 21.

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British authorities charge two men with aiding Russia's intelligence service

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British authorities charge two men with aiding Russia's intelligence service

April 26 (UPI) -- A new British national security law has been used to charge two Britons for allegedly aiding Russian intelligence after a suspected arson attack on a Ukraine-owned warehouse in London.

Trump hush-money trial: Cross-examination of first witness begins

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Chinese fashion app Shein to face stricter European Commission rules

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Consumer spending, closely watched by Fed, rose 0.3% in March

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TikTok's Chinese parent company denies reports it plans to sell its U.S. business

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Bank of Japan holds firm on policy despite falling yen

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April 26 (UPI) -- Japan's central bank stood pat and declined to make a policy change on Friday despite a falling yen because it has not played a major factor on inflation.

Scottish First Minister Yousaf faces no-confidence vote after coalition collapse

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China's FM warns Blinken relationship with U.S. could take a downward spiral

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U.S. troops begin construction of Gaza pier as famine looms

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