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July 11, 2003 / 3:25 PM

NAACP returns to S. Florida

MIAMI, July 11 (UPI) -- Twelve-thousand delegates from the NAACP will be coming to the Miami Beach Convention Center beginning Saturday for the civil rights group's annual convention.

The last time the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People came to Miami Beach was 1980, weeks after the acquittal of four Dade police officers accused of beating a black man to death. The decision led to riots in Overtown and Liberty City.

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The Miami Herald said tensions also seethed over the decision to dismiss a black Miami-Dade public schools superintendent who had been indicted on charges of making personal purchases with school system funds.

Protesting Columbia University students take over symbolic Hamilton Hall

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Protesting Columbia University students take over symbolic Hamilton Hall

April 30 (UPI) -- Columbia University reported on Tuesday that a group of pro-Palestine protesters entered and occupied Hamilton Hall at its Morningside campus and said people should avoid the area.

Walmart to close all 51 health centers, end virtual care services

U.S. News // 26 minutes ago

Walmart to close all 51 health centers, end virtual care services

April 30 (UPI) -- Walmart officials on Tuesday announced the pending closing of all 51 of its health centers in five states and the end of its virtual care services.

Rep. Elise Stefanik files complaint against Jack Smith over Trump investigations

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Federal authorities seize more than $700K in illegal e-cigarette products in California

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

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April 30 (UPI) -- The federal Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said that a joint operation with the Justice Department recently seized more than 45,000 unauthorized e-cigarettes valued at more than $700,000.

Severe storms, tornadoes expected to continue in Great Plains

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Following what will be a busy evening for severe weather Tuesday, another round of potent thunderstorms will pivot through the storm-weary Great Plains of the United States from Wednesday to Thursday.

Hush-money trial: Witnesses testify on veracity of Trump video clips

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

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Netanyahu: Israel to enter Rafah in southern Gaza 'with or without' hostage deal

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EPA issues final ruling banning methylene chloride linked to range of cancers

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

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April 30 (UPI) -- The EPA on Tuesday issued a final rule on the use of the toxic chemical methylene chloride, which is used in paint products and for coating brush cleaners, aerosol degreasing products and more.

EU opens probe into Meta over advertising, political content

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April 30 (UPI) -- The European Commission said on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, for suspected violations of the Digital Services Act.

Microsoft announces $1.7 billion cloud, AI investment in Indonesia

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April 30 (UPI) -- Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it would invest $ 1.7 billion over the next four years into new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia while training nearly 1 million there to take advantage of

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