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Three officers wounded, gunman killed in multi-hour standoff near New Orleans

U.S. News // 32 minutes ago

Three officers wounded, gunman killed in multi-hour standoff near New Orleans

April 29 (UPI) -- Authorities in Louisiana said a SWAT sniper fatally shot a gunman, ending a multi-hour standoff during which the armed assailant wounded three police officers and two bystanders.

On This Day: Ashmun Institute founded; 1st Black college in U.S.

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On This Day: Ashmun Institute founded; 1st Black college in U.S.

Biden praises UAW, Daimler deal to avoid strike

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Biden praises UAW, Daimler deal to avoid strike

Tufts: Pro-Palestinian encampment 'must end'

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Tufts: Pro-Palestinian encampment 'must end'

2 Ukrainian service members fatally stabbed in Germany; Russian detained

World News // 4 hours ago

2 Ukrainian service members fatally stabbed in Germany; Russian detained

April 28 (UPI) -- Two Ukrainian service members in Germany for rehabilitation were stabbed to death over the weekend, according to Kyiv's foreign ministry and authorities who said a Russian national was in police custody.

At least 4 dead, including infant, in Oklahoma tornadoes

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

At least 4 dead, including infant, in Oklahoma tornadoes

April 28 (UPI) -- A four-month-old baby is one of two people dead in the wake of a massive tornado that ravaged the central Oklahoma town of Sulphur Saturday night, reducing buildings to rubble, police reported.

Elon Musk meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Elon Musk meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. billionaire Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday, with the founder of SpaceX and Tesla aiming to bring Tesla's self-diving technology to cars in the world's largest automaker.

NFL player among 10 shooting victims in Florida; 16-year-old in custody

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

NFL player among 10 shooting victims in Florida; 16-year-old in custody

April 28 (UPI) -- A 16-year-old male is in custody after shooting 10 people during an altercation that turned into a shooting at a venue near Sanford, Fla., early Sunday, the Sheriff's Office said. An NFL player was among the victims.

Secretary of State Blinken headed back to Middle East, warns against Rafah incursion

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Secretary of State Blinken headed back to Middle East, warns against Rafah incursion

April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed his "ironclad support" for Israel's security in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, according to a statement from the White House.

Russia fires nine drones at Ukraine, damages hotel in city of Mykolaiv

World News // 15 hours ago

Russia fires nine drones at Ukraine, damages hotel in city of Mykolaiv

April 28 (UPI) -- Russia fired nine drones at Ukraine on Sunday, damaging a hotel in the city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian officials said.

Ireland to form plans to send asylum seekers to Britain

World News // 17 hours ago

Ireland to form plans to send asylum seekers to Britain

April 28 (UPI) -- Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said his government will draft plans to send asylum seekers to Britain, alleging increased immigration after Britain passed a law to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Prince Harry to return to London for Invictus Games in May

World News // 17 hours ago

Prince Harry to return to London for Invictus Games in May

April 28 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince Harry is set to return to London next month for the first time since February to take part in an anniversary celebration for the Invictus Games.

On This Day: Kon-Tiki expedition sets off from Peru

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On This Day: Kon-Tiki expedition sets off from Peru

April 28 (UPI) -- On April 28, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and five crew members began a trip from Peru to Polynesia on the Kon-Tiki, a raft made of balsa logs.

Clean-up, damage assessment underway in Omaha after major tornado outbreak

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Clean-up, damage assessment underway in Omaha after major tornado outbreak

April 26 (UPI) -- Clean-up efforts and assessments of the devastation wrought by an outbreak of more than two dozen tornadoes were underway Saturday in Omaha, Neb., as forecasters warned of more trouble ahead.

Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages during Passover

World News // 1 day ago

Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages during Passover

April 27 (UPI) -- Hamas on Saturday released a video of two Israeli hostages pleading for the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas.

Climber dead, another injured in 1,000-foot fall on Alaska's Mount Johnson

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Climber dead, another injured in 1,000-foot fall on Alaska's Mount Johnson

April 27 (UPI) -- A mountain climber died and another was injured this week after falling 1,000 feet while trying to ascend Mount Johnson in Alaska's Denali National Park, park officials say.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized in New York, undergoing tests, attorney says

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized in New York, undergoing tests, attorney says

April 27 (UPI) -- Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Saturday for a battery of tests days after New York's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction, his attorney said.

Police arrest dozens, break up pro-Palestinian protest at Boston's Northeastern U.

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Police arrest dozens, break up pro-Palestinian protest at Boston's Northeastern U.

April 27 (UPI) -- Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters at Boston's Northeastern University on Saturday after school officials claimed the student demonstration was infiltrated by outsiders.

Report: Global wine production worst in 62 years due to 'extreme climate events'

Science News // 1 day ago

Report: Global wine production worst in 62 years due to 'extreme climate events'

April 27 (UPI) -- Fires, droughts and other conditions commonly associated with a changing global climate greatly contributed to making the world's 2023 wine production the worst in 62 years, industry officials have reported.

Stubborn fire at iconic Oceanside, Calif., pier now under control, officials say

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Stubborn fire at iconic Oceanside, Calif., pier now under control, officials say

April 27 (UPI) -- A fire that damaged the iconic Oceanside Municipal Pier in California is now under control, while the probe into what caused the stubborn blaze is still ongoing, officials have confirmed.

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