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Nov. 6, 2002 / 3:16 AM

Cardoza leads in Calif. 18th District race

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Democrat Dennis Cardoza drew 40,220 votes in California's 18th Congressional District race, while Republican challenger Dick Monteith got 33,306 votes, according to the California Secretary of State's Office, with 80 percent of precincts reporting returns.

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German MEP won't back out of elections after aide arrested for spying

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German MEP won't back out of elections after aide arrested for spying

April 24 (UPI) -- Conservative German MEP Maximilian Krah said on Wednesday that he will not drop out of the European election race after one of his top aides was charged with spying for China.

Columbia extends talks to clear pro-Palestinian protest encampment for 48 hours

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Columbia extends talks to clear pro-Palestinian protest encampment for 48 hours

April 24 (UPI) -- Columbia University said Wednesday there's progress in talks with students about dismantling a protest camp. Student protesters say the university is threatening them with the police and national guard.

Germany to restart funding for UNRWA after independent report

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Germany to restart funding for UNRWA after independent report

April 24 (UPI) -- Germany said it plans to resume funding the UNRWA after joining more than a dozen other countries in suspending support amid allegations that employees were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.

President Biden pardons or commutes sentences for 16 non-violent drug offenders

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

President Biden pardons or commutes sentences for 16 non-violent drug offenders

April 24 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Wednesday he's using his clemency powers to pardon 11 people and commute the sentences of 5 others who were convicted of non-violent drug offenses.

DOJ recommends 36-month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

DOJ recommends 36-month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

April 24 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday recommended 36 months in prison and a $50 million fine for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. He pleaded guilty to violating money laundering laws under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Wildfire season may bring air quality risks

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Wildfire season may bring air quality risks

The 2024 wildfire season is right around the corner, and although AccuWeather meteorologists are not expecting a record-shattering season, it may still bring air quality risks similar to what was experienced last year.

New Biden administration overtime rule increases pay for millions of workers

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

New Biden administration overtime rule increases pay for millions of workers

April 24 (UPI) -- The Biden administration has adopted a final rule extending overtime pay protections to millions of salaried workers, effective July 1. Those workers will make more money for working over 40 hours a week.

New rule orders airlines to give prompt refunds for canceled, delayed flights

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

New rule orders airlines to give prompt refunds for canceled, delayed flights

April 24 (UPI) -- The Transportation Department said on Wednesday it will issue a final rule requiring airline carriers to promptly give passengers cash refunds when owed for things like canceled or significantly delayed flights and delay

For communities facing extreme summer heat, HUD hopes to provide cool relief

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

For communities facing extreme summer heat, HUD hopes to provide cool relief

April 23 (UPI) -- As part of Earth Week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced new actions Wednesday to help all communities throughout the United States fight extreme heat this summer.

Australian police arrest seven juveniles in raids following church stabbing

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Australian police arrest seven juveniles in raids following church stabbing

April 24 (UPI) -- Australian police arrested seven juveniles Wednesday in raids across New South Wales, part of a massive counter-terror operation involving 400 officers following a stabbing incident at a church in Sydney last week.

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