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Nov. 6, 2002 / 3:26 AM

South Dakota: Senate race tight

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- South Dakota's Senate race remained too close to call early Wednesday but Gov. Bill Janklow won his bid for Congress and Republican Mike Rounds won his bid to replace Janklow as governor. With 91 percent of the vote counted incumbent Democrat Tim Johnson trailed challenger, Rep. John Thune, by 1 percentage point.

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DOJ recommends 36-month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

U.S. News // 32 minutes ago

DOJ recommends 36-month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

April 24 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday recommended 36 months in prison and a $50 million fine for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. He pleaded guilty to violating money laundering laws under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Wildfire season may bring air quality risks

U.S. News // 44 minutes ago

Wildfire season may bring air quality risks

The 2024 wildfire season is right around the corner, and although AccuWeather meteorologists are not expecting a record-shattering season, it may still bring air quality risks similar to what was experienced last year.

Japan's SLIM survives 3rd lunar night, surprising designers

World News // 54 minutes ago

Japan's SLIM survives 3rd lunar night, surprising designers

April 24 (UPI) -- Japan's moon lander has survived a third lunar night, something that surprised even its designers, as it continued to take snapshots and probe the satellite's surface, officials said on Wednesday.

New Biden administration overtime rule increases pay for millions of workers

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

New Biden administration overtime rule increases pay for millions of workers

April 24 (UPI) -- The Biden administration has adopted a final rule extending overtime pay protections to millions of salaried workers, effective July 1. Those workers will make more money for working over 40 hours a week.

New rule orders airlines to give prompt refunds for canceled, delayed flights

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

New rule orders airlines to give prompt refunds for canceled, delayed flights

April 24 (UPI) -- The Transportation Department said on Wednesday it will issue a final rule requiring airline carriers to promptly give passengers cash refunds when owed for things like canceled or significantly delayed flights and delay

For communities facing extreme summer heat, HUD hopes to provide cool relief

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

For communities facing extreme summer heat, HUD hopes to provide cool relief

April 23 (UPI) -- As part of Earth Week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced new actions Wednesday to help all communities throughout the United States fight extreme heat this summer.

Australian police arrest seven juveniles in raids following church stabbing

World News // 2 hours ago

Australian police arrest seven juveniles in raids following church stabbing

April 24 (UPI) -- Australian police arrested seven juveniles Wednesday in raids across New South Wales, part of a massive counter-terror operation involving 400 officers following a stabbing incident at a church in Sydney last week.

Blinken expected to warn of 'dual-use' support for Russia in trip to China

World News // 2 hours ago

Blinken expected to warn of 'dual-use' support for Russia in trip to China

April 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Shanghai on Wednesday to start a three-day diplomatic mission in China.

Biden's piecemeal student debt forgiveness 'transformational' for borrowers, advocates say

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Biden's piecemeal student debt forgiveness 'transformational' for borrowers, advocates say

April 23 (UPI) -- It has been less than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

Tesla Q1 profit crashes more than 50% to $1.1B as production woes hit deliveries

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Tesla Q1 profit crashes more than 50% to $1.1B as production woes hit deliveries

April 24 (UPI) -- Tesla blamed a sharp drop in profit in the first quarter on global supply issues, an attack on its European battery plant and competition from hybrid vehicles.

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