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Police tactics questioned in aftermath of Uvalde mass school shooting

Police tactics questioned in aftermath of Uvalde mass school shooting

Russia trying to wipe out Ukraine culture, identity, Biden tells Naval Academy grads

Russia trying to wipe out Ukraine culture, identity, Biden tells Naval Academy grads

Israel moves forward with Sunday's flag march despite concerns over violence

Israel moves forward with Sunday's flag march despite concerns over violence

Inflation slowed slightly in April but is still near 40-year high

Inflation slowed slightly in April but is still near 40-year high

Travelers to hit the road, air in large numbers for Memorial Day weekend

Travelers to hit the road, air in large numbers for Memorial Day weekend

Texas School Shooting

Texas already 'hardened' schools; it didn't save Uvalde

Texas already 'hardened' schools; it didn't save Uvalde

May 27 (UPI) -- Many of the security "hardening" elements for Texas schools enacted in 2019 have fallen short. Schools didn't receive enough money for physical improvements. Few school employees signed up to carry guns.

Yankees, Rays use social media to share U.S. gun violence stats during game

Yankees, Rays use social media to share U.S. gun violence stats during game

Oxford, Mich., students hold walkout after Texas school shooting

Oxford, Mich., students hold walkout after Texas school shooting

Husband of slain Uvalde, Texas, teacher dies two days later

Husband of slain Uvalde, Texas, teacher dies two days later

Texas officials say school shooter walked in 'unobstructed'

Texas officials say school shooter walked in 'unobstructed'

Top Stories

China, Russia veto U.S.-led push for North Korea sanctions

U.S., Japan hold fighter jet drills after China bomber flight, North Korea missiles

SpaceX's Transporter 5 launches with remains of 47 people for 'space burial'

As recount begins, Oz claims he's presumptive Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee

As recount begins, Oz claims he's presumptive Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee

Civil groups, workers urge Google to support racial equity audit

Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel cleared for parole

Tourist boat accident off Western Australia injures 20

Tourist boat accident off Western Australia injures 20

Korean conglomerates vow to invest billions as new president takes office

World Health Assembly votes to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine

Entertainment News

What to stream Memorial Day weekend: 'Obi-Wan,' 'Stranger Things' S4

Seventeen release new album, 'Hot' music video

Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain channel the '60s in 'Mother's Instinct' photos

National Road Trip Day marks the start of summer travel season

Fugitive lamb captured on South Carolina tennis court

1,369 people don vampire costumes for Guinness World Record in England

Study: Higher spending on cancer care in U.S. doesn't improve outcomes

Study: Higher spending on cancer care in U.S. doesn't improve outcomes

Experts warn of serious injuries, death when children swallow button batteries

More teens use pot when states legalize recreational marijuana

Rare meteor storm possible over Memorial Day weekend

Rare meteor storm possible over Memorial Day weekend

Scientists sequence genome from Pompeii victim's DNA for first time

A quarter of world's Internet users vulnerable to infrastructure attack

On This Day: Tornado outbreak kills 27 in Central Texas

On This Day: Tornado outbreak kills 27 in Central Texas

UPI Archives: Witness says nothing is left

UPI Archives: Bush visits Jarrell, search continues

Indy 500 favorite Scott Dixon says track picks the winner

French Open: Begu fined, not disqualified, for hitting boy with thrown racket

MLB reprimands teams for 'unacceptable' accommodations for women employees

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Moments from the French Open tennis tournament

Moments from the French Open tennis tournament

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This week in Major League Baseball

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This week in Washington

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Memorial Day weekend to start wet, dreary, but then sun comes out

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Memorial Day weekend to start wet, dreary, but then sun comes out

It seems the weather got the message not to ruin the entire weekend in the northeastern United States as the latest AccuWeather forecasts continue to trend drier and warmer after an anticipated rainy and stormy start.

Sandals Resorts to install carbon monoxide detectors after 3 deaths

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Sandals Resorts to install carbon monoxide detectors after 3 deaths

May 27 (UPI) -- Sandals Resorts said this week it has installed carbon monoxide detectors in all guest rooms at its Sandals Emerald Bay location in the Bahamas where three U.S. residents died in May and a fourth became sick.

Tiny kitten rescued from behind lines of state's worst-ever wildfire

Odd News // 4 hours ago

Tiny kitten rescued from behind lines of state's worst-ever wildfire

A kitten was rescued from behind lines of the worst-ever wildfire in New Mexico this week.

Survey shows dangerous rise in sun tanning as myths persist

Health News // 4 hours ago

Survey shows dangerous rise in sun tanning as myths persist

While most people probably know it's not safe to get a sunburn, many may not realize that tanning also increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging.

Copy of 'Annie Annie' returned to library after 46 years

Odd News // 5 hours ago

Copy of 'Annie Annie' returned to library after 46 years

May 27 (UPI) -- The Owasso Library in Oklahoma has gotten back its copy of book "Annie Annie" by author Molly Cone, 46 years after it was due.

Maryland man uses numbers from work to win $50,000 playing lottery

Odd News // 5 hours ago

Maryland man uses numbers from work to win $50,000 playing lottery

May 27 (UPI) -- Charles, from Owings Mills, Md., has won $50,000 playing the lottery by using numbers from his job.

Justice Dept. decides against charging FBI agents who mishandled Larry Nassar probe

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Justice Dept. decides against charging FBI agents who mishandled Larry Nassar probe

May 27 (UPI) -- The Justice Department announced it will not bring charges against two former FBI special agents who failed to properly investigate allegations that former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused athletes.

Officials: 4 dead, 2 injured in Pottstown house explosion

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Officials: 4 dead, 2 injured in Pottstown house explosion

May 27 (UPI) -- Officials in Pennsylvania said at least four people died and two others were injured in a house explosion in Pottstown.

Losing weight may boost fertility for obese men

Health News // 12 hours ago

Losing weight may boost fertility for obese men

When men shed extra pounds and keep them off, the health benefits may extend all the way to their sperm count, a new study finds.

Southern Baptist Convention releases secret list of accused sex abusers

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Southern Baptist Convention releases secret list of accused sex abusers

May 26 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention on Thursday night released a list naming hundreds of ministers and church employees who have been accused of sexual abuse over the last 20 years.

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Defense

U.S., Japan hold fighter jet drills after China bomber flight, North Korea missiles

U.S., Japan hold fighter jet drills after China bomber flight, North Korea missiles

SEOUL, May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. military and Japan's Defense Ministry said Thursday they flew fighter jets over the Sea of Japan in signal of readiness after China and Russia sent bombers nearby and North Korea test-fired three missiles.

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Ukraine war could boost tensions between U.S., China over Taiwan

Ukraine war could boost tensions between U.S., China over Taiwan