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Today is May 2. -0- In the aftermath of the fiery end to the Branch Davidian standoff near Waco, Texas, authorities announced on this date in 1993 that the body of cult leader David Koresh had been identified among the 72 taken from the compound's charred rubble. Officials said Koresh had been shot... Sign in to see full entry.

WASHINGTON, April 29 (UPI) -- President George W. Bush on Tuesday unveiled an initiative intended to pump another $15 billion in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, as he fielded criticism that legislation did not focus enough on abstinence as a solution to the pandemic. "Fighting AIDS on a global... Sign in to see full entry.

SYDNEY, April 29 (UPI) -- So many over-the-counter drugs are being recalled in Australia that health officials Tuesday have called for more rigorous testing of so-called complementary medicines, and the nation's largest drug maker could face numerous criminal and civil complaints. The Therapeutic... Sign in to see full entry.

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) -- Numerous countries, including most members of the European Union, Russia, China and virtually all of the Group of Seven, or G7, major industrialized states, are clamoring for the United Nations to play a leading role in Iraq. Even some coalition partners, such as... Sign in to see full entry.

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court Monday left in place a lower-court ruling that upheld South Carolina's hefty regulations on abortion clinics. The high court action sets no precedent -- a similar case coming to the Supreme Court in the future might be handled in a different way. But... Sign in to see full entry.

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27 (UPI) -- Taiwan Sunday said it would bar visitors from China, Hong Kong, Canada and Singapore to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome, amid other regional efforts to halt the spread of the flu-like virus that has killed more than 300 people worldwide.... Sign in to see full entry.

The Debate on State of Black America Heats Up on W.E.B. Dubois 'The Souls Of Black Folk 100 Years Later' "Few seats remain for free event featuring national figures Ed Gordon, John Conyers, Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick, Al Sharpton, Ron Walters, and Maxine Waters" DETROIT - PRNewswire - April 26... Sign in to see full entry.

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 25 (UPI) -- Israeli police said Friday that it would limit the number of worshippers at the Ceremony of the Holy Fire in the Holy Sepulcher unless the Greek Orthodox and Armenian churches agree on how to conduct the annual ritual. As many as 15,000 people usually attend the... Sign in to see full entry.

Family Research Council Releases Paper on the Uniqueness of Marriage Under the Law WASHINGTON - PRNewswire - April 24 WASHINGTON, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council today released an Insight paper entitled "Why Marriage Should Be Privileged in Public Policy." Authored by Bridget Maher,... Sign in to see full entry.

SINGAPORE, April 24 (UPI) -- Most Asian stock markets posted sharp losses Thursday as the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome remained at the forefront of investors' concern. Hong Kong sank to its lowest levels in 4 1/2 years, while Taiwan was down 4 percent. Several international... Sign in to see full entry.