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May 5, 2003 / 6:12 PM

Fabio Ochoa cocaine jury picked in Miami

MIAMI, May 5 (UPI) -- Jury selection was completed under tight security Monday in the trial of Fabio Ochoa, allegedly one of the founders of the Medellin cocaine cartel. A dozen U.S. Marshals patrolled the courtroom and the hallways, and nobody on the prosecution or defense teams will be told the names of the jurors.

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NHTSA opens investigation into Ford's hands-free driving tech after multiple deaths

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NHTSA opens investigation into Ford's hands-free driving tech after multiple deaths

April 29 (UPI) -- The NHTSB has begun an investigation into Ford Motor Company's BlueCruise driver-assisted technology after multiple fatalities had been linked to the software's use.

European Commission places Apple iPadOS under strict restrictions

World News // 21 minutes ago

European Commission places Apple iPadOS under strict restrictions

April 29 (UPI) -- The European Commission ruled on Monday that Apple's iPadOS, which is used as the operating system for its tablets, is a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act and now must comply with its new strict rules.

World Central Kitchen says it will resume work in Gaza

World News // 1 hour ago

World Central Kitchen says it will resume work in Gaza

April 29 (UPI) -- Four weeks after an Israeli Defense Forces airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers delivering food in Gaza, the nonprofit organization said Monday it would restart its operations.

White House touts AI controls put in place over 180 days since Biden executive order

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

White House touts AI controls put in place over 180 days since Biden executive order

April 29 (UPI) -- The White House announced on Monday some of the steps the Biden administration has taken to regulate the use of artificial intelligence for safety and worker's rights 180 days after the president's executive order.

Spanish PM Sanchez says he will not quit over anti-graft probe of his wife

World News // 3 hours ago

Spanish PM Sanchez says he will not quit over anti-graft probe of his wife

April 29 (UPI) -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday ruled out quitting his leadership following five days of uncertainty triggered by the launching of a preliminary anti-graft probe of his wife.

Antony Blinken calls for cease-fire, says Hamas 'only thing' standing in the way

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Antony Blinken calls for cease-fire, says Hamas 'only thing' standing in the way

April 29 (UPI) -- Citing "measurable progress" in getting aid to Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for a cease-fire in the war between U.S. ally Israel and Hamas on Monday.

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns after coalition collapse

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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns after coalition collapse

April 29 (UPI) -- Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation Monday, days away from two no-confidence votes he had only the slimmest of chances of winning.

Dam bursts in Kenya amid flooding, killing at least 10

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Dam bursts in Kenya amid flooding, killing at least 10

April 29 (UPI) -- Heavy rains that have plagued Kenya have caused a dam to burst on Monday, killing at least 10 people, according to authorities who fear the death toll will rise.

Three officers wounded, gunman killed in multi-hour standoff near New Orleans

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Three officers wounded, gunman killed in multi-hour standoff near New Orleans

April 29 (UPI) -- Authorities in Louisiana said a SWAT sniper fatally shot a gunman, ending a multi-hour standoff during which the armed assailant wounded three police officers and two bystanders.

On This Day: Ashmun Institute founded; 1st Black college in U.S.

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On This Day: Ashmun Institute founded; 1st Black college in U.S.

April 29 (UPI) -- On April 29, 1854, Ashmun Institute in Pennsylvania, the first college founded solely for Black American students, was officially chartered.

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