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March 28, 2005 / 10:35 AM

Yassin's home turned into museum

GAZA, March 28 (UPI) -- Hamas Monday announced plans to turn the Gaza City home of its late founder, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, into a museum.

The pro-Hamas weekly al Risallah reported Yassin's five-room home in the Sabra neighborhood will be used to display his wheelchair, clothing, computer and other personal items.

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The house is about a block from the mosque where Yassin, 68, and eight others were killed by Israeli missiles.

Former paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in police-stop killing of Elijah McClain

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Former paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in police-stop killing of Elijah McClain

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Rights group: China imprisons more than 449,000 Uyghurs in Xinjiang

World News // 6 hours ago

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WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- As Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to China, a human rights group released a new report calculating that China currently imprisons more than 449,000 Uyghurs in Xinjian.

Tornados tear up parts of Nebraska, Texas ahead of severe weather weekend

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April 26 (UPI) -- Tornadoes ripped through eastern Nebraska and northern Texas Friday, and weather officials said more is coming this weekend for the Plains region.

Following Columbia University, pro-Palestinian protests erupt at colleges across U.S.

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

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April 26 (UPI) -- Pro-Palestine protests and encampments have spread across the United States, leading to the arrests of hundreds and an increasing administrative nightmare for college officials.

Google to invest $2B in northeast Indiana data center

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Google to invest $2B in northeast Indiana data center

April 26 (UPI) -- Google is growing its data footprint in Indiana with plans for a $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, the tech giant announced Friday.

Trump hush-money trial: 3 witnesses testify on Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

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April 26 (UPI) -- Three witnesses took the witness stand Friday in the hush-money trial of Donald Trump, including former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker who was cross-examined by the defense.

Authorities searching for emergency slide that fell off Delta plane during flight

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Authorities searching for emergency slide that fell off Delta plane during flight

April 26 (UPI) -- An emergency slide fell off a Delta Airlines Boeing 767 shortly after takeoff Friday, forcing the plane to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Alabama execution date set for man who killed courier in delivery van in 1998

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Alabama execution date set for man who killed courier in delivery van in 1998

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Williams-Sonoma ordered to pay $3.1 million penalty for false 'Made in USA' labeling

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King Charles III to return to public duties as he continues cancer treatment

World News // 10 hours ago

King Charles III to return to public duties as he continues cancer treatment

April 26 (UPI) -- King Charles III is returning to his public royal duties as the British monarch continues his recovery from cancer treatment.

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