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U.S. Central Command finds 2023 U.S. airstrike in Syria killed civilian, not terrorist

World News // 8 hours ago

U.S. Central Command finds 2023 U.S. airstrike in Syria killed civilian, not terrorist

U.S. Central Command said Thursday that a May 3, 2023, airstrike in Syria targeting a senior Al Qaeda leader instead killed civilian Lufti Hasan Masto.

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

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

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

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

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

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

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

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

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

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

U.S. News // 4 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 // 4 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 // 5 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 // 5 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 // 6 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 // 6 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 // 7 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.

Biden signs 2 proclamations expanding California landmarks

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Biden signs 2 proclamations expanding California landmarks

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday signed two proclamations expanding California's San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.

Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to force vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to force vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

May 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to go ahead to try and force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson at some point next week, accusing the speaker of "betraying" his conservative principles.

So far this year, CBP seizes 8 shipments of illicit horse drugs destined for Kentucky

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

So far this year, CBP seizes 8 shipments of illicit horse drugs destined for Kentucky

May 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it has seized eight shipments of performance-enhancing horse drugs ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

Suspect in London samurai sword attack that killed 14-year-old appears in court

World News // 9 hours ago

Suspect in London samurai sword attack that killed 14-year-old appears in court

May 2 (UPI) -- A 36-year-old London-based man made an initial appearance in court on Thursday after being suspected of killing a 14-year-old boy with a sword earlier this week while injuring several others.

May begins with snow in some areas of the U.S.

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

May begins with snow in some areas of the U.S.

As the calendar turns to May and AccuWeather issues its annual summer forecast, snow is still falling in some areas of the United States.

College protests: Biden says 'peaceful protest' is protected; 'violence' is not

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

College protests: Biden says 'peaceful protest' is protected; 'violence' is not

May 2 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Thursday the campus pro-Palestinian protests are protected as long as they are peaceful, but he said violent protests are not protected. He said the national guard should not be used on campus.

First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000

May 2 (UPI) -- U.S. residents filing for first-time unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally-adjusted 208,000 last week, equaling the revised total of the week before, the Labor Department announced on Thursday.

More severe weather, tornadoes expected in central U.S. next week

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

More severe weather, tornadoes expected in central U.S. next week

The atmosphere is getting ready to deal yet another blow as a new storm is brewing and is poised to deliver another tornado outbreak as soon as early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

Biden administration launches new teacher recruitment and retention efforts

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Biden administration launches new teacher recruitment and retention efforts

May 2 (UPI) -- The Biden administration Thursday said it is launching new teacher recruitment and retention efforts, including special education teachers, and will deliver more debt relief for teachers.

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