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Israel confirms death of Hamas hostage in Gaza

World News // 38 minutes ago

Israel confirms death of Hamas hostage in Gaza

May 3 (UPI) -- An Israeli man kidnapped by Hamas during its bloody surprise attack on the Middle Eastern country in October has died, the Israeli government said, stating the man's body was being held by the Iran-backed militia in the

U.S. warns of new North Korean email-based cyberattacks

World News // 45 minutes ago

U.S. warns of new North Korean email-based cyberattacks

Turkey suspends all trade with Israel over war in Gaza

World News // 1 hour ago

Turkey suspends all trade with Israel over war in Gaza

U.S. blacklists Hezbollah financier's sanctions-evasions network

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

U.S. blacklists Hezbollah financier's sanctions-evasions network

On This Day: 1999 tornado outbreak kills dozens in Plains states

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On This Day: 1999 tornado outbreak kills dozens in Plains states

May 3 (UPI) -- On May 3, 1999, 76 tornadoes tore across the U.S. Plains states, killing about 50 people and injuring hundreds.

1 killed, 1 injured in N.J. house explosion

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

1 killed, 1 injured in N.J. house explosion

May 3 (UPI) -- One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday night, authorities said, making it the second fatal explosion in Middlesex County in more than 24 hours.

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, arrest hundreds

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, arrest hundreds

May 2 (UPI) -- Police have forcibly dismantled an encampment erected by pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, arresting more than 200 people in the process.

Biden meets with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Biden meets with families of officers killed in Charlotte shootout

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday traveled to North Carolina where he met with families of police officers slain and injured in a shootout earlier this week.

U.S. forces destroy three Houthi drones over Red Sea

World News // 5 hours ago

U.S. forces destroy three Houthi drones over Red Sea

May 3 (UPI) -- U.S. military forces destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems in an Iran-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement Thursday.

SpaceX completes bicoastal launches, adding to Starlink's megaconstellation

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

SpaceX completes bicoastal launches, adding to Starlink's megaconstellation

May 3 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched another group of 23 satellites from Kennedy Space Center on Thursday night via a Falcon 9 rocket, adding to the Starlink megacluster of Internet satellites now in low Earth orbit.

Arizona governor signs measure to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Arizona governor signs measure to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

May 2 (UPI) -- Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Thursday that repeals an abortion ban in the state that dates to 1864, perhaps the most restrictive and oldest in the country, but the measure still could take effect briefly.

In Jan. 6 case, judge gives Texas man 5 years in prison, $200,000 fine

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

In Jan. 6 case, judge gives Texas man 5 years in prison, $200,000 fine

May 2 (UPI) -- A key participant in the January 6, 2021 riots on the U.S. capitol, who assaulted police with pepper spray and attempted to incite more violence, has been sentenced to as many as five years in prison and fined $200,000.

Trump hush-money trial: Day ends with no decision on alleged gag order violations

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Trump hush-money trial: Day ends with no decision on alleged gag order violations

May 2 (UPI) -- The sixth day of Donald Trump's hush money trial concluded Thursday with more testimony from the attorney of the two women at the center of the case. Judge did not rule on gag order topic.

Scuba captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for fiery death of 34 aboard his boat

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Scuba captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for fiery death of 34 aboard his boat

May 2 (UPI) -- The captain of a scuba diving boat has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminal negligence nearly five years after 34 people died in a fire aboard his vessel, the Conception, off the California coast.

Israeli Security Cabinet set to approve closure of Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera

World News // 11 hours ago

Israeli Security Cabinet set to approve closure of Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera

May 2 (UPI) -- The Israeli Security Cabinet is set to vote Thursday to close Al Jazeera's office in the country.

'Gruesome' videos cited by judge in sentencing Georgia man to 4 years in Jan. 6 riot

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

'Gruesome' videos cited by judge in sentencing Georgia man to 4 years in Jan. 6 riot

May 2 (UPI) -- A judge on Thursday sentenced a Georgia man to more than four years in prison for assaulting Capitol police on Jan. 6.

Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) -- Senators met Thursday to find solutions to the growing healthcare crisis and the acute shortage of minority healthcare workers as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions delved into the issue.

Bipartisan women introduce Senate bill to boost menopause research, training

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Bipartisan women introduce Senate bill to boost menopause research, training

May 2 (UPI) -- A bipartisan group of women senators on Thursday introduced legislation to boost federal menopause research and expand training and awareness.

Heavy rains bring flooding to southeastern Texas

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Heavy rains bring flooding to southeastern Texas

Heavy rain on Thursday has caused severe flooding in southeastern Texas cities from College Station to Houston. At 1 p.m. CDT, seven flood warnings were in effect north and east of Houston.

In move to halt trade with Israel, Turkey reportedly blocks imports, exports at Turkish ports

World News // 14 hours ago

In move to halt trade with Israel, Turkey reportedly blocks imports, exports at Turkish ports

May 2 (UPI) -- Turkey Thursday suspended trade with Israel as Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Turkish ports have blocked Israeli imports and exports.

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