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Rock Music
Actress, rock video star Tawny Kitaen dead at 59
United Press International - Karen Butler
May 9 (UPI) -- Julie E. Kitaen, an actress known professionally as Tawny Kitaen who in recent years went by the name of Tawny Finley, has died at the …
5 days ago
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Space
Twenty-two ton Chinese rocket plunges into Indian Ocean
United Press International - By Allen Cone
May 9 (UPI) -- China's 22-ton, out-of-control rocket returned to Earth, with most burning up on reentering over the Arabian Peninsula in the Indian …
5 days ago
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Africa
On This Day: Accra Sports Stadium stampede kills 126
United Press International - By UPI Staff
May 9 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1502, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain on his fourth and final voyage to the New World. In 1926, …
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Candice Bergen
Famous birthdays for May 9: Candice Bergen, Noah Centineo
United Press International - By UPI Staff
May 9 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. They include: -- Abolitionist John Brown in 1800 -- Harriet Lane, niece/first lady …
5 days ago
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entertainment news
Ziwe: 'I don't seek controversy'
United Press International - Fred Topel
LOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- Comedy writer Ziwe adapted her provocative Instagram Live show into a variety series for Showtime, which is simply called …
5 days ago
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Times Square
3 bystanders, including a 4-year-old, hurt in Times Square shooting
United Press International - Christen McCurdy
May 8 (UPI) -- Three people were hospitalized Saturday in New York City after being shot in Times Square early in the evening. Police said the victims …
6 days ago
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Pope Francis
Pope Francis speaks in favor of waiving COVID vaccine patents
United Press International - Christen McCurdy
May 8 (UPI) -- Pope Francis spoke in favor of waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines Saturday. Speaking at the "Vax Live" benefit …
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Larry Hogan
Maryland governor posthumously pardons 34 lynching victims
United Press International - Sommer Brokaw
May 8 (UPI) -- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan posthumously pardoned 34 victims of racial lynchings in the state during a Saturday event. Hogan made the …
6 days ago
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Michelle Obama
Obamas announce death of former first dog, Bo
United Press International - Christen McCurdy
May 8 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle announced Saturday that Bo, the family dog adopted early in Obama's presidency, …
6 days ago
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Biomarkers
Study: Vegetarian diet lowers risk for cancer, heart disease
United Press International - Brian P. Dunleavy
May 8 (UPI) -- Compared with meat-eaters, vegetarians have healthier levels of substances in their bodies that can be signs of risk for cancer, heart …
6 days ago
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Scottish Politics
Pro-independence parties pick up majority in Scottish parliament
United Press International - Christen McCurdy
May 8 (UPI) -- Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promised to move forward with another independence referendum after the Scottish National …
6 days ago