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Monday, July 22, 2013

Survey shows divide in reaction to Zimmerman verdict

WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- The American public is divided over the not guilty verdict of the George Zimmerman trial and its racial factor, a survey released Monday indicates. A national survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center, finds 39 percent of respondents satisfied with Zimmerman's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Longtime UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas dead at 92

WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- Helen Thomas, who doggedly pursued accountability from 10 U.S. presidents as United Press International White House correspondent, died Saturday. She was 92. Known to legions of Washington reporters simply as "Helen," Thomas was the doyenne -- and, unofficially, the dean... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 19, 2013

Berlusconi's party planners convicted, sentenced on sex charges

MILAN, Italy, July 19 (UPI) -- Three associates of former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi were convicted and sentenced to prison terms Friday for supplying prostitutes for his parties. Former talent scout Lele Mora and former television anchorman Emilio Fede, each received a seven-year sentence.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Randy Travis remains in critical condition following stroke

DALLAS, July 12 (UPI) -- Randy Travis' publicist says the U.S. singer is in critical condition after suffering a stroke and undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. The 54-year-old country music star had the operation Wednesday night at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. The... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Detention locations of Morsi, others kept secret by Egypt's military

CAIRO, July 11 (UPI) -- The whereabouts of Mohamed Morsi and seven of his top aides remain a mystery one week after the Egyptian military forced him out as president, officials say. Morsi has not been charged with a crime, but arrest warrants have been issued for hundreds of his fellow Muslim... Sign in to see full entry.

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