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June 23, 2005 / 9:53 PM

Brazil: Dirceu denies roll in scandal

BRASILIA, Brazil, June 23 (UPI) -- Brazil's former chief of staff denied Thursday he knew about an alleged bribery scheme to pay off lawmakers to support presidential initiatives.

Jose Dirceu told a congressional investigation that he had no prior knowledge of the alleged payoffs.

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Earlier this month, Federal Deputy Roberto Jefferson accused the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of paying some lawmakers a monthly kickback for their support in the Congress.

Though Jefferson failed to provide proof backing his accusations, Dirceu was among those implicated, prompting him to step down.

Suspect in London samurai sword attack that killed 14-year-old appears in court

World News // 35 minutes ago

Suspect in London samurai sword attack that killed 14-year-old appears in court

May 2 (UPI) -- A 36-year-old London-based man made an initial appearance in court on Thursday after being suspected of killing a 14-year-old boy with a sword earlier this week while injuring several others.

Trump hush-money trial: No decision on additional alleged gag order violations

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Trump hush-money trial: No decision on additional alleged gag order violations

May 2 (UPI) -- At Donald Trump's gag order hearing Thursday prosecutors accused him of creating an air of menace around the trial with comments about witnesses and the jury. His lawyer argued he's not violating the order.

May begins with snow in some areas of the U.S.

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

May begins with snow in some areas of the U.S.

As the calendar turns to May and AccuWeather issues its annual summer forecast, snow is still falling in some areas of the United States.

College protests: Biden says 'peaceful protest' is protected; 'violence' is not

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

College protests: Biden says 'peaceful protest' is protected; 'violence' is not

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Thursday the campus pro-Palestinian protests are protected as long as they are peaceful, but he said violent protests are not protected. He said the national guard should not be used on campus.

First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000

May 2 (UPI) -- U.S. residents filing for first-time unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally-adjusted 208,000 last week, equaling the revised total of the week before, the Labor Department announced on Thursday.

More severe weather, tornadoes expected in central U.S. next week

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

More severe weather, tornadoes expected in central U.S. next week

The atmosphere is getting ready to deal yet another blow as a new storm is brewing and is poised to deliver another tornado outbreak as soon as early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

Biden administration launches new teacher recruitment and retention efforts

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Biden administration launches new teacher recruitment and retention efforts

May 2 (UPI) -- The Biden administration Thursday said it is launching new teacher recruitment and retention efforts, including special education teachers, and will deliver more debt relief for teachers.

Peloton to cut 15% of workforce, CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Peloton to cut 15% of workforce, CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down

May 2 (UPI) -- Fitness giant Peloton announced on Thursday that it is cutting 15% of its staff worldwide or about 400 employees, and CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down as the company struggles to find its financial footing.

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

U.S. News // 12 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.

Biden to meet with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

U.S. News // 8 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.

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