Doug Cunningham

United States

Breaking News Writer at United Press International (UPI)

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Menendez brothers resentencing hearing scheduled Friday in Los Angeles

1 week ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 11 (UPI) -- Erik and Lyle Menendez on Friday have a resentencing hearing scheduled in Los Angeles. New District Attorney Nathan Hockman wants the judge to throw out the resentencing request. The Menendez brothers, 21 and 18 at the time of the crime, have spent over 30 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez. Their case was under review last year by then-Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon.
Celery sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears

1 week ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 11 (UPI) -- Duda Farm Fresh Foods on Friday recalled celery sticks sold at Walmart due to listeria contamination. They have a best-used date of March 23, 2025, but some consumers may have frozen them. Consumers should not eat the product and throw it away, even if it is stored in a freezer. The 1,587 cases of the celery sticks with possible listeria include 4-count packs of Marketside Celery Sticks sold at Walmart stores in 28 states and the District of Columbia.
Consumer sentiment plunges 11% in April, fourth straight month of decline

1 week ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 11 (UPI) -- A University of Michigan of Michigan survey Friday found consumer sentiment plunged 11% in April for the fourth straight month of decline. The Friday report showed that the index of consumer sentiment fell to 50.8, worse than the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 54.6."This decline was, like the last month's, pervasive and unanimous across age, income, education, geographic region, and political affiliation," Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu said in a statement.
Japanese Emperor to attend Osaka opening ceremonies of 2025 World Exposition

1 week ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 11 (UPI) -- Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masakpo visited Osaka for this weekend's 2025 World Exposition opening. They will attend the opening ceremony for the six-month event and will tour the artificial island of Yumeshima and its Grand Ring of wooden roofed pavilions -- the world's largest wooden structure. The emperor and empress will also visit Expo facilities including the Japan Pavilion and Osaka healthcare Pavilion before heading back to Tokyo Friday evening.
Supreme Court orders Trump administration to 'facilitate' Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return

1 week ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ordered the Trump administration to "facilitate" the return of Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia who it said was illegally removed from the United States.
Two teen soccer fans die in Chile soccer stadium stampede, police officer charged

1 week ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 11 (UPI) -- Two teens died in a fan stampede at a Chile soccer stadium Thursday as a crowd forced its way past security fences. Fans and police clashed amid fighting after police blocked fans from attempting to enter the game between Colo Colo and Fortaleza at Monumental Stadium in Santiago. "A stampede ensued, resulting in the collapse of a fence. We are currently investigating whether a police vehicle was involved in the deaths," Eastern Flagrancy Prosecutor Francisco Morales said.
Democrats demand answers about possible Trump market manipulation related to his tariffs

2 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 10 (UPI) -- Democrats on Thursday requested an urgent inquiry into whether President Donald Trump, his family or members of his administration engaged in insider trading informed by advance knowledge regarding Trump's tariff policy. In a letter to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and the White House chief of staff, Sens.
Interior Department says more oil discovered under Gulf of Mexico

2 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 10 (UPI) -- The Department of Interior on Thursday released an analysis of fossil fuel deposits showing an additional 1.30 billion barrels of oil in the Gulf of Mexico's Outer Continental shelf. According to the Interior Department, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management analysis shows "an estimated 7.04 billion barrels of oil equivalent" under the water.
Kathleen Sgamma, Trump pick to head Bureau of Land Management, withdraws

2 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Bureau of Land Management, Kathleen Sgamma, withdrew her name from consideration on Thursday. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced Sgamma's withdrawal. "I was informed by the White House earlier today that one of the nominees scheduled for consideration at today's hearing, Kathleen Sgamma ... has withdrawn from consideration," Lee said Thursday.
New Zealand parliament votes down bill targeting Maori rights

2 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

April 10 (UPI) -- New Zealand's Parliament Thursday rejected a bill targeting Maori rights that sparked protests. The Treaty Principles Bill was voted down 112-11 after a government committee recommendation against it. The right-wing Act Party was the only one to vote for the bill in its second reading. The bill was opposed by the National, Labor, NZ First, Greens and Te Pati Maori parties. Labor Party leader Chris Hipkins said the bill would "be a stain on our country" forever.