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Jan. 29, 2003 / 10:59 AM

Councilwoman: My chair rigged

DETROIT, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- A Detroit city councilwoman said someone tampered with the electrical wires in her chair. Councilwoman Sharon McPhail said she has no proof but she believes either Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick or his supporters were involved.

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CENTCOM: Houthi missile falls in Gulf of Aden, no one hurt

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CENTCOM: Houthi missile falls in Gulf of Aden, no one hurt

April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Command said on Friday it destroyed two unmanned devices on Thursday while a ballistic missile was launched from an area controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen but fell into the Gulf of Aden.

NHTSA closes Tesla deadly autopilot probe, opens new investigation over fixes

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NHTSA closes Tesla deadly autopilot probe, opens new investigation over fixes

April 26 (UPI) -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is closing an investigation into the autopilot controls on certain Tesla models, while at the same time opening a new probe into the car maker's fix of the problem.

Trump hush-money trial: Ex-publisher says he wanted nothing to do with Stormy Daniels story

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Trump hush-money trial: Ex-publisher says he wanted nothing to do with Stormy Daniels story

April 26 (UPI) -- The hush money trial of Donald Trump has reached its fourth day Friday with former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker on the witness stand for cross-examination by the defense.

USDA finalizes new policy on salmonella in raw breaded chicken

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USDA finalizes new policy on salmonella in raw breaded chicken

April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday finalized a rule regulating salmonella for the first time in raw breaded stuffed chicken products.

Amid poor first-quarter financial results, Southwest ends service in 4 cities

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

Amid poor first-quarter financial results, Southwest ends service in 4 cities

April 25 (UPI) -- A first-quarter financial loss has prompted Southwest Airlines to suspend service to four cities, the carrier announced Thursday.

Scottish First Minister Yousaf refuses to resign, says he will fight no-confidence vote

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Scottish First Minister Yousaf refuses to resign, says he will fight no-confidence vote

April 26 (UPI) -- Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said Friday he will fight for his job and accused the opposition Conservatives of playing games with a no confidence vote. He refused to resign.

Blinken discusses serious economic and security issues with Chinese leaders

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Blinken discusses serious economic and security issues with Chinese leaders

April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised serious economic and security issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing Friday focused on advancing commitments to improve relations.

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.

TikTok ban: U.S. plan to force sale faces First Amendment, logistical hurdles

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TikTok ban: U.S. plan to force sale faces First Amendment, logistical hurdles

April 26 (UPI) -- Before a forced sale or ban of TikTok takes effect, experts expect the company to take legal recourse against the U.S. government.

Chinese fashion app Shein to face stricter European Commission rules

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Chinese fashion app Shein to face stricter European Commission rules

April 26 (UPI) -- Chinese-owned fashion app Shein must follow new stricter rules under the European Commission's Digital Services Act after determining the app was large enough to fall under the legislation's measures.

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