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May 3, 2003 / 7:04 AM

'Virtues' author concedes heavy gambling

WASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) -- Conservative author of "The Book of Virtues," Bill Bennett, concedes he has wagered millions of dollars in Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos. Newsweek Magazine reported Saturday the lecturer and Republican Party activist is a "preferred customer" in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

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Trump hush-money trial: Judge weighs additional gag order violations

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Trump hush-money trial: Judge weighs additional gag order violations

May 2 (UPI) -- The Donald Trump's criminal falsification of business records to influence the 2016 presidential election trial resumes in New York City Thursday. It starts with a second hearing on gag order violations.

U.S. sanctions nearly 300 targets in Russia; accuses Kremlin of using chemical weapons

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

U.S. sanctions nearly 300 targets in Russia; accuses Kremlin of using chemical weapons

May 2 (UPI) -- The United States is sanctioning nearly 300 targets in Russia, as it accuses the Kremlin of using chemicals "as a method of warfare" against Ukrainian troops.

Authorities move into UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment to remove protesters

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Authorities move into UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment to remove protesters

May 2 (UPI) -- Authorities in Los Angeles started clearing out pro-Palestinian protesters and their encampments early Thursday morning after the demonstrators ignored orders the leave.

Biden to meet with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Biden to meet with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden is to travel to North Carolina on Thursday to meet with families of four police officers who were killed earlier this week in a shootout.

Ukrainian hacker accused of the Kaseya ransomware attack sentenced to 13 years

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Ukrainian hacker accused of the Kaseya ransomware attack sentenced to 13 years

May 2 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian hacker accused of being behind the infamous Kaseya cyberattack of 2021 has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for his role in thousands of ransomware crimes.

Body of fifth Francis Scott Key Bridge victim recovered

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Body of fifth Francis Scott Key Bridge victim recovered

May 2 (UPI) -- The body of a fifth victim of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has been recovered, authorities and officials said.

UPI Almanac for Thursday, May 2, 2024

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UPI Almanac for Thursday, May 2, 2024

On May 2, 2004, Nigerian Christian militants attacked the Muslim town of Yelwa with firearms and machetes in reprisal for an attack in February 2004.

On This Day: 630 Nigerian Muslims die in Yelwa massacre

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On This Day: 630 Nigerian Muslims die in Yelwa massacre

May 2 (UPI) -- On May 2, 2004, Nigerian Christian militants attacked the Muslim town of Yelwa with firearms and machetes in reprisal for an attack in February 2004.

Blinken meets Netanyahu in Israel amid push to secure cease-fire, prevent Rafah invasion

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Blinken meets Netanyahu in Israel amid push to secure cease-fire, prevent Rafah invasion

May 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in the Middle Eastern country on Wednesday.

Alabama mayor suspends police chief over school violence, 'Freaknik-style parties'

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Alabama mayor suspends police chief over school violence, 'Freaknik-style parties'

May 1 (UPI) -- Selma, Ala., Mayor James Perkins Jr. has suspended Police Chief Kenta Fulford for a second time after he said officers failed to respond to school violence as "Freaknik-style street parties" raged outside headquarters.

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