Israel resumes pounding of Gaza

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:37:04 -0500

GAZA, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A brief respite in bombing to allow the movement of humanitarian aid into Gaza was followed by 60 Israeli air strikes against Hamas targets Wednesday night.

Canadian charged in cousin's 1970 death

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:08:15 -0500

KIRKLAND LAKE, Ontario, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- It took them 38 years, but police say they have solved the mystery of a 12-year-old Canadian girl's disappearance, charging her cousin with murder.

Northeast, Northwest endure storms

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:35:18 -0500

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Twin storms are making it miserable in the United States' Northwest and Northeast.

Sudden veer took jetliner into field

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:39:23 -0500

DENVER, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A jetliner that roared into a field on takeoff in Denver last month veered suddenly off the runway despite the pilot's efforts, a report issued Wednesday said.

Thousands evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:07:23 -0500

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Two wildfires whipped by winds approaching 75 mph Wednesday forced the evacuation of more than 11,000 homes near Boulder, Colo., authorities said.

Expert says Senate likely to seat Burris

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:58:24 -0500

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate leaders have little choice but to accept the pick by Illinois' embattled governor for President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat, an expert says.

Poll: U.N. does more good than harm

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:37:21 -0500

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Overwhelming majorities of adults in the United States and five European countries believe the United Nations does more good than harm, a poll indicates.

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Army apologizes for John Doe letters

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:10:42 -0500

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army says it has formally apologized for sending thousands of "Dear John Doe" letters to relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Girl attacked in France over Gaza conflict

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:55:16 -0500

PARIS, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Officials say they are concerned that the conflict in Gaza could spark violence between Jews and Muslims in France.

Black group allegedly intimidated voters

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:40:16 -0500

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Federal officials Wednesday accused a black activist organization of intimidating Philadelphia voters and those helping them during the Nov. 4 election.

Snow storm grips Northern Italy

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:37:53 -0500

ROME, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Travel in Northern Italy has been disrupted by a major storm that has closed airports and highways, officials said.

Official defends stunning Hula Hoop lady

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:21:07 -0500

NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A Norfolk, Va., police officer had no choice but to use a stun gun on a brain-injured woman twirling a Hula Hoop in a street median, a city official said.

Couple indicted for alleged asylum scheme

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:13:02 -0500

SEATTLE, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A Washington state couple illegally posed as immigration experts, telling clients to falsely claim they were persecuted gays to gain asylum, officials allege.

Study: Fort Monroe should become park land

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:07:26 -0500

HAMPTON, Va., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Fort Monroe should be converted into park land when the U.S. Army leaves the Virginia facility in two years, a citizen group's study says.

Defendants in adoption scheme cut deal

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:54:06 -0500

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A Utah couple who faced years behind bars on charges that they tricked Samoan parents into giving up their children now likely face probation, officials said.

Note to wiretappers: Bear isn't a person

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:44:25 -0500

OMAHA, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Evidence on a tape recorder hidden in a teddy bear in a Nebraska couple's child custody battle can't be used, a judge says.

Clinton hearing next week

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:30:51 -0500

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton is set to return to a Senate hearing room next week for hearings on her confirmation.

Ohio governor signs 'Emily's Law'

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:26:50 -0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland signed legislation Wednesday establishing minimum qualifications for pharmacy technicians, officials said.

Kemp diagnosed with multiple cancers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:24:45 -0500

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Former Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Jack Kemp has been diagnosed with cancer, his consulting firm said Wednesday.

Groups lobby for Commerce Department pick

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:22:50 -0500

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The search for a new candidate to head the U.S. Commerce Department has deluged President-elect Barack Obama's team with requests from interest groups.

Personality Spotlight: Nancy Killefer

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:21:50 -0500

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama tapped into the Clinton administration, this time naming Nancy Killefer as the nation's first chief performance officer.

3 N.Y. men indicted on hate crime charges

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:01:01 -0500

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday charges three New York men with racially based attacks the night of Barack Obama's presidential victory.

Adviser sacked over Mumbai comments

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:00:44 -0500

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Pakistani National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani was fired Wednesday after indicating the lone surviving Mumbai terrorist may have been a Pakistani.

Seattle gay bars receive ricin threats

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:00:25 -0500

SEATTLE, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Police say they're taking seriously letters sent to 11 gay bars in Seattle that threatened ricin attacks.

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