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Oil billionaire Harold Hamm appeals divorce ruling as oil prices diminish his wealth
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Fighting polio in Pakistan means dodging bullets, accusations of spying
QUETTA, Pakistan, (News Lens Pakistan) -- As hardline militants continue to gun down polio vaccine workers in Pakistan, health workers continue their efforts to protect children.
New Zealand gets the world's New year's Eve party started
AUCKLAND , New Zealand, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- New Year's Eve celebrations around the world got their start Wednesday in New Zealand, Australia and the Asia's Pacific Rim.
Arrests in New York dropped 66 percent after police officers were killed
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Arrests and tickets in New York for minor crimes -- the kind that cost Eric Garner his life -- dropped sharply in the week after two officers were killed.
Cuba detention of activists ahead of free speech event draws U.S. criticism
HAVANA, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Cuban officials detained at least three activists ahead of a planned freedom of speech performance at Havana's Revolution Square Tuesday afternoon.
Italy rescues 'ghost' ship carrying hundreds of migrants but no crew
ROME, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Italian Navy has seized control of the Blue Sky M cargo ship, believed to be carrying 700 Kurdish and Syrian migrants, after receiving a distress call.
Drivers rescued from snowy mountain highway near Los Angeles
CRESTLINE, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Firefighters used snowcats with tank treads early Wednesday to rescue scores of drivers from a highway through the mountains near Los Angeles.
U.N. Security Council rejects proposed Palestinian statehood resolution
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A draft U.N. Security Council resolution to establish a deadline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian territories was defeated Tuesday night.
Times Square ball in place, New Year's Eve is a go
NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Final preparations are being made in Times Square for New York City's iconic New Year's Eve celebration.
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Oil billionaire Harold Hamm appeals divorce ruling as oil prices diminish his wealth
In the wake of rapidly plummeting oil prices, oil baron Harold Hamm is appealing his divorce settlement after previously describing it as "fair and equitable."
Mom shot by son was carrying gun in Christmas present purse
The mother shot by her son in an Idaho Walmart was carrying her handgun in a purse her husband gave her for Christmas, her family said.
Arrests in New York dropped 66 percent after police officers were killed
Arrests and tickets in New York for minor crimes -- the kind that cost Eric Garner his life -- dropped sharply in the week after two officers were killed.
Senator McCain's team cleanses local government of hostile conservatives
Senator John McCain's team is reshaping the local government in Arizona by purging hostile conservatives as he prepares for a likely 2016 reelection campaign.
Drivers rescued from snowy mountain highway near Los Angeles
Firefighters used snowcats with tank treads early Wednesday to rescue scores of drivers from a highway through the mountains near Los Angeles.
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BBC's Prince Charles documentary a last-minute postponement
A television documentary about Britain's royal family has been postponed, allegedly at the insistence of Prince Charles.
New Year's Eve messages include speculation about Ukraine-Russia conflict
On the eve of the new year, world leaders reflected on the status and future of Ukraine and Russia relations.
New Zealand gets the world's New year's Eve party started
New Year's Eve celebrations around the world got their start Wednesday in New Zealand, Australia and the Asia's Pacific Rim.
Bolivian President Morales accuses U.S. of "economic terrorism"
Bolivian President Evo Morales condemned the United States, accusing the country of perpetuating drug trafficking and of "economic terrorism."
Cuba detention of activists ahead of free speech event draws U.S. criticism
Cuban officials detained at least three activists ahead of a planned freedom of speech performance at Havana's Revolution Square Tuesday afternoon.
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Camera rolls while cheetah chews on it
A photographer taking video of big cats in Tanzania said two cheetahs climbed onto his vehicle and one of them was recorded chewing on his video camera.
Video catches shark leaping from water near surfer
A California photographer said a creature he caught on camera leaping out of the water near a surfer was confirmed by experts to be a great white shark.
Heart emoji named Top Word of 2014
The Global Language monitor said its annual survey of the English language dubbed the heart emoji symbol as the Top Word for 2014.
Couple seeks 'loving' person to win Hawaii vacation
A Canadian couple seeking "the most loving person in central Alberta" for a Hawaii trip said they have expanded the contest to all of North America.
'Banished' words: 'Bae,' 'swag,' 'polar vortex'
A Michigan university said its 40th annual list of "banished" words includes "bae," "polar vortex," "hack," "skill set," "swag," and "foodie."
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Chipotle apologizes for employee's "Hands up! Don't shoot!" protest
Chipotle is managing a social media firestorm after an incident involving one of its employee's greeting NYPD officers with a protest gesture.
USAF deactivating two C-17 squadrons
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 squadrons are being deactivated over the next two years as a result of the administration's fiscal 2015 defense budget.
Crude oil prices slide on last day of 2014
Crude oil prices were pummeled in the early Wednesday session on dueling reports showing growing evolution in the U.S. oil market.
U.S. military seeks new UAV perception technology
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking enhanced drone technology for autonomous operations in complex indoor spaces.
Turkey receives second A400M transport
The second of 10 A400M tactical transport aircraft has been received by Turkey from from the Airbus.
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Flu kills three children in Minnesota
Officials confirmed that a total of three children in Minnesota have now died as a result of the flu strain H3.
Irish court OKs taking clinically dead pregnant woman off life support
Irish judges have given doctors the go-ahead to take a brain-dead pregnant woman off life support, in accordance with the wishes of her family.
FDA recommends lifting lifetime ban on gay blood donors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday recommended lifting the lifetime ban on blood donations from gay men.
Health study: Half of Dr. Oz's advice is bad
The British Medical Journal examined daytime medical talk shows "The Doctors" and "The Dr. Oz Show" for the accuracy of their advice and found much of it was wrong.
Prepackaged caramel apples blamed for four listeria deaths
A listeriosis outbreak linked to prepackaged caramel apples has sickened 28 people and killed four, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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Jamie Oliver turned down role in 'The Lord of the Rings'
"The Naked Chef" star Jamie Oliver revealed Peter Jackson offered him the chance to portray a hobbit in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
Slash files for divorce from wife Perla Ferrar
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash filed for divorce from Perla Ferrar, his wife of 13 years, Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Christie Brinkley shares photo with daughter Alexa Ray Joel
Christie Brinkley shared a bikini photo with daughter Alexa Ray Joel from their holiday in Turks and Caicos.
Kaya Scodelario engaged to Benjamin Walker
"Maze Runner" actress Kaya Scodelario is engaged to Benjamin Walker, an actor known for "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and Meryl Streep's former son-in-law.
Jenny McCarthy wants Ryan Seacrest, Taylor Swift to kiss on NYE
Jenny McCarthy wants "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" co-host Ryan Seacrest to kiss Taylor Swift at midnight on New Year's Eve.
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Cold Feet? Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh suspension lifted
Detroit Lions All-Pro defensive tackle appeals to NFL, suspension reduced to $70,000 fine.
Florida State wins 65-63 after Gators tip ball into wrong basket
The Florida State Seminoles defeated the University of Florida Gators 65-63 after the Gators accidentally tipped the ball into their basket.
UPI horse racing roundup
Shared Belief made a final bid for U.S. Horse of the Year honors winning the Malibu Stakes while Gentildonna retired with a win in the Arima Kinen in Japan.
Stanford routs Maryland in Foster Farms Bowl
Stanford got to play at Levi's Stadium.
Golden State Warriors breeze past Philadelphia 76ers
Another trip to Oakland ... another blowout loss for the 76ers.
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Mars rover Opportunity suffering from 'amnesia' says NASA
Researchers at NASA are working on the memory of the Mars exploration rover Opportunity after the rover experienced what officials are describing as "amnesia."
Venus once featured oceans of carbon dioxide
New research suggests Venus once featured strange oceans of liquid carbon dioxide.
U.K. researchers plan to grow lettuce on Mars
Students at Southampton University in England are looking to grow lettuce on Mars with the planned 2018 launch of the Mars One lander.
Genomes of healthy newborns to be sequenced as part of new study
A number of hospitals are set to begin sequencing the genomes of healthy newborn babies as part of a new research effort called the the BabySeq Project.
Russia to build world's largest DNA databank
Russia's Moscow State University aims to build a genetic library, filled with frozen DNA from every living creature on the planet.
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