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May 25, 2005 / 7:21 PM

Ex-president slams Lula over scandal

BRASILIA, Brazil, May 25 (UPI) -- Former Brazilian President Itamar Franco criticized his nation's current leader for trying to block a congressional investigation into a corruption scandal.

Franco -- now serving as Brazil's ambassador to Italy -- said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is making a "huge mistake" by encouraging lawmakers to withdraw their support for the investigation.

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Brazilian TV earlier this month broadcast a videotape of a high-ranking official from Brazil's post office accepting a large sum of cash.

The scandal implicates leaders from Brazil's Labor Party, a close ally to Lula.

In Jan. 6 case, judge gives Texas man 5 years in prison, $200,000 fine

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In Jan. 6 case, judge gives Texas man 5 years in prison, $200,000 fine

May 2 (UPI) -- A key participant in the January 6, 2021 riots on the U.S. capitol, who assaulted police with pepper spray and attempted to incite more violence, has been sentenced to as many as five years in prison and fined $200,000.

Trump hush-money trial: Day ends with no decision on alleged gag order violations

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Trump hush-money trial: Day ends with no decision on alleged gag order violations

May 2 (UPI) -- The sixth day of Donald Trump's hush money trial concluded Thursday with more testimony from the attorney of the two women at the center of the case. Judge did not rule on gag order topic.

Scuba captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for fiery death of 34 aboard his boat

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Scuba captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for fiery death of 34 aboard his boat

May 2 (UPI) -- The captain of a scuba diving boat has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminal negligence nearly five years after 34 people died in a fire aboard his vessel, the Conception, off the California coast.

Israeli Security Cabinet set to approve closure of Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera

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Israeli Security Cabinet set to approve closure of Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera

May 2 (UPI) -- The Israeli Security Cabinet is set to vote Thursday to close Al Jazeera's office in the country.

'Gruesome' videos cited by judge in sentencing Georgia man to 4 years in Jan. 6 riot

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'Gruesome' videos cited by judge in sentencing Georgia man to 4 years in Jan. 6 riot

May 2 (UPI) -- A judge on Thursday sentenced a Georgia man to more than four years in prison for assaulting Capitol police on Jan. 6.

Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) -- Senators met Thursday to find solutions to the growing healthcare crisis and the acute shortage of minority healthcare workers as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions delved into the issue.

Bipartisan women introduce Senate bill to boost menopause research, training

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Bipartisan women introduce Senate bill to boost menopause research, training

May 2 (UPI) -- A bipartisan group of women senators on Thursday introduced legislation to boost federal menopause research and expand training and awareness.

Heavy rains bring flooding to southeastern Texas

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Heavy rains bring flooding to southeastern Texas

Heavy rain on Thursday has caused severe flooding in southeastern Texas cities from College Station to Houston. At 1 p.m. CDT, seven flood warnings were in effect north and east of Houston.

In move to halt trade with Israel, Turkey reportedly blocks imports, exports at Turkish ports

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In move to halt trade with Israel, Turkey reportedly blocks imports, exports at Turkish ports

May 2 (UPI) -- Turkey Thursday suspended trade with Israel as Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Turkish ports have blocked Israeli imports and exports.

Biden signs 2 proclamations expanding California landmarks

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Biden signs 2 proclamations expanding California landmarks

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday signed two proclamations expanding California's San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.

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