English

www.upi.com

Today News

02

Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in three-way photo finish

www.upi.com

Mystik Dan finished first in a wild, three-way finish to Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with Sierra Leone second and Japan's Forever Young third.

Saturday, May 4

00

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway posts record $189B in cash reserves

www.upi.com

Investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported first-quarter earnings of $11.2 billion and revealed it is now holding a record-high total $189 billion in cash reserves.

23

Russia puts Ukraine's Zelensky on 'wanted' list; charges not specified

www.upi.com

The Russian Interior Ministry on Saturday placed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a criminal "wanted" list for unspecified charges.

Air Force secretary gets taste of future of aviation combat in AI-piloted craft

www.upi.com

An AI-piloted experimental fighter gave Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall a glimpse of the future during a relatively low-speed demonstration flight this week.

Floods cause state of emergency in southern Brazil

www.upi.com

Nearly 60 people have died in massive floods and landslides in southern Brazil caused by days of heavy rain, local officials say.

22

Hopes for Gaza cease-fire surge with new negotiation round; Israel downplays progress

www.upi.com

Hopes for a Gaza cease-fire surged Saturday as a Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt for negotiations on a deal to release long-held hostages, but Israeli officials downplayed the possibility.

Kevin Spacey defends himself against fresh accusations in upcoming documentary

www.upi.com

Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey is shooting back at new allegations of inappropriate behavior detailed in an upcoming British television documentary.

New York AG releases footage of deadly police shooting of man holding scissors

www.upi.com

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday released police body cam footage from the two officers involved in the shooting death of a Queens man on March 27. Each video runs for about 3 minutes.

Canadian RCMP arrests 3 in connection to slaying of prominent Sikh separatist

www.upi.com

Federal police in Canada have arrested three Indian nationals accused of the assassination of a prominent Sikh separatist leader last year and are not ruling out "connections to the government of India."

21

Mexican authorities charge 3 linked to disappearance of Australian brothers

www.upi.com

Mexican officials on Saturday said they charged three people in connection with the disappearance of three tourists who went missing in Baja California last month.

Biden administration expands Affordable Care Act to DACA recipients

www.upi.com

The Biden administration Friday expanded healthcare to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals migrants, removing a prohibition on Affordable Care Act eligibility, effective Nov. 1.

20

Bad weather prompts cancellation of star-studded Lovers & Friends Festival in Vegas

www.upi.com

Saturday's Lovers & Friends music festival in Las Vegas -- which was supposed to include performances by Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and Usher -- was canceled due to anticipated bad weather.

Colo. organizers cancel Kristi Noem's GOP fundraiser due to 'death threats'

www.upi.com

Local Republican Party officials in Colorado say they canceled a scheduled fundraiser for South Dakota governor and U.S. vice presidential hopeful Kristi Noem due to alleged death threats.

London Mayor Khan wins 3rd term as ruling Tories see big losses across Britain

www.upi.com

London Mayor Sadiq Khan officially secured a third term on Saturday as local election results across Britain showed the ruling Conservative Party suffering heavy losses across the board.

19

Russian crypto criminal pleads guilty to U.S. money laundering charges

www.upi.com

High-profile Russian cryptocurrency player Alexander Vinnick has pleaded guilty to U.S. charges of conspiring to launder more than $9 billion as one of the operators of the BTC-e exchange.

Poland says it too targeted in Russian cyberattacks across Europe

www.upi.com

The Polish government says it was also the target of a Russian-backed hacking group that European and U.S. officials claim has carried out a series of cyberattacks against democratic institutions in Europe.

18

Kremlin says Ukraine targeting forces in Crimea with U.S.-made mobile missiles

www.upi.com

Ukraine is using recently acquired and U.S.-made and supplied mobile surface-to-surface missile systems to target Russian military assets in the occupied Crimean peninsula, the Kremlin said Saturday.

17

Nicholas Alexander Chavez confirms 'General Hospital' exit

www.upi.com

Nicholas Alexander Chavez has confirmed he is leaving the ABC soap opera "General Hospital."

'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2 to premiere on June 6

www.upi.com

Season 2 of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" is set to premiere on June 6.

Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations

www.upi.com

The Houston area is facing more heavy rain over the weekend as the region struggles to cope with widespread and "historic" flooding that has triggered evacuation orders.

16

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Club' tops U.S. album chart

www.upi.com

Pop music star Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Club" is the No. 1 album in the United States this week.

NBC renews 'Night Court' revival for Season 3

www.upi.com

NBC has announced it renewed the revival of its sitcom "Night Court" for a third season.

10

On This Day, May 4: Construction begins on Panama Canal

www.upi.com

Construction of the Panama Canal is underway in 1912. The canal began construction on May 4, 1904. File Photo by Library of Congress/UPI

Famous birthdays for May 4: Ruth Negga, Randy Travis

www.upi.com

Actor Ruth Negga turns 43 and singer Randy Travis turns 65, among the famous birthdays for May 4.

02

Biden praises Presidential Medal of Freedom winners for promoting 'faith in better tomorrow'

www.upi.com

President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian award in the United States -- to a range of Americans including athletes, actors, politicians, advocates and an astronaut.

01

Thorpedo Anna wins Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs

www.upi.com

Thorpedo Anna went right to the lead in Friday's Kentucky Oaks and drew off through the stretch to a daylight win.

Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons, recent loss to Nuggets

www.upi.com

The Los Angeles Lakers on Friday fired coach Darvin Ham after just two seasons.

Friday, May 3

00

DOJ charges Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife in $600,000 bribery scheme

www.upi.com

The Justice Department on Friday indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife on charges of conspiracy and accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.

23

Trump hush-money trial: Former aide Hope Hicks testifies

www.upi.com

The third week of the hush-money trial of Donald Trump concluded Friday with testimony from former aide Hope Hicks.

Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction includes entries for Donald Trump, RFK Jr., more

www.upi.com

Alexander Historical Auctions said Friday it will offer infamous financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction.