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U.S. measles cases increase to 25-year high

U.S. measles cases increase to 25-year high

North Korea, Russia officials to meet in Moscow

North Korea, Russia officials to meet in Moscow

Supreme Court rules in favor of Wyoming's Native American hunters

Supreme Court rules in favor of Wyoming's Native American hunters

Industry sees potential for civilian model of plane-chopper hybrid

Industry sees potential for civilian model of plane-chopper hybrid

Toronto's Kawhi Leonard scores 36 in double-OT win vs Bucks

Toronto's Kawhi Leonard scores 36 in double-OT win vs Bucks

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African swine fever likely arriving at U.S. airports, study says

'Particularly dangerous' tornado outbreak unfolds in Oklahoma, Texas

Guatemalan teen dies in Customs and Border Protection custody

Facebook, Google, Twitter to testify on election security

Google to stop offering new Android versions for Huawei phones

Eiffel Tower closed 'until further notice' after man tries to scale landmark

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'Big Brother' returns to CBS in June

Disabled veteran lifts 1,113 pounds, 5 ounces

Oklahoma man discovers nearly 7-foot snake in his dryer vent

11-foot alligator found walking down Florida street

Heavier teen boys at greater risk for heart disease as adults

Heavier teen boys at greater risk for heart disease as adults

Breastfeeding may lower women's risk for heart disease

Hypnotherapy could be alternative to opioids for pain

Kilogram to be based on physical absolute instead of single, physical object

Kilogram to be based on physical absolute instead of single, physical object

Ancient lunar collision explains the moon's two faces

Poison meant for city rats is killing wildlife in South Africa

State Dept. says yes to $387M sale of MK 54 torpedo conversion kits to Canada

State Dept. says yes to $387M sale of MK 54 torpedo conversion kits to Canada

USS Lincoln, USS Kearsarge conduct joint operations in Persian Gulf

South Korea to buy SM-2 missiles from U.S. in $313.9M sale

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott shoves man, handcuffed at music festival

XFL officially hires June Jones to coach Houston team

Roethlisberger says he went 'too far' criticizing Antonio Brown

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Temple memorial set ablaze to honor Parkland school shooting victims

Temple memorial set ablaze to honor Parkland school shooting victims

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Millie Bobbie Brown attends 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' premiere

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Ford to lay off 7,000 white collar workers

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Ford to lay off 7,000 white collar workers

May 20 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Co. said Monday it is planning to layoff white collar 7,000 workers, with 800 coming this summer -- most in the Detroit area.

China highlights Korean War in TV shows amid trade tensions

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China highlights Korean War in TV shows amid trade tensions

May 20 (UPI) -- China may be increasingly using entertainment media to control public perceptions of the United States

USDA recalls 2,000 pounds of hot dogs over metal concern

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

USDA recalls 2,000 pounds of hot dogs over metal concern

May 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. food company has issued a recall for 2,000 pounds of hot dogs over concerns they may contain bits of metal.

Rights group: India controls Kashmir, Jammu rebels with torture

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Rights group: India controls Kashmir, Jammu rebels with torture

May 20 (UPI) -- A rights group said Monday it wants the U.N. to look into how India responds to uprisings in the territory of Kashmir, saying forces there routinely use torture to subdue dissent.

U.N. study: Corruption still a problem in reformed Afghanistan

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U.N. study: Corruption still a problem in reformed Afghanistan

May 20 (UPI) -- Amid peace talks between the United States and Afghanistan leaders, the United Nations mission in the war-scarred nation said in a study Monday sustained efforts are still needed to weed out corruption there.

Japan defense minister calls for improved ties with South Korea

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Japan defense minister calls for improved ties with South Korea

May 20 (UPI) -- Japan's defense minister is calling for improved relations with South Korea, despite political friction and recent anti-Korean remarks from Japanese lawmakers.

On day one, new Chicago mayor vows to fight gun violence

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

On day one, new Chicago mayor vows to fight gun violence

May 20 (UPI) -- Lori Lightfoot was sworn in Monday as Chicago's first black female and openly gay mayor, with a promise to end the "broken and corrupt political machine" that has ruled the city.

FCC chair says he will back T-Mobile, Sprint merger

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FCC chair says he will back T-Mobile, Sprint merger

May 20 (UPI) -- Federal Communications Commission chair Ajit Pai said Monday he is giving a thumbs up to the $26.5 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint after the companies agreed to a series of commitments.

Robots suggest synchronized driverless cars may improve traffic flow

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Robots suggest synchronized driverless cars may improve traffic flow

May 20 (UPI) -- New research suggests synchronized, driverless cars can relieve congestion and improve traffic flow by as much as 35 percent.

U.S., North Korea military officers hold 'friendly' conversations daily, report says

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U.S., North Korea military officers hold 'friendly' conversations daily, report says

May 20 (UPI) -- North Korea and U.S. military officers have exchanged phone calls at the Korean demilitarized zone.

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Texas police: Transgender woman killed weeks after filmed assault

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