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Texas executes man for brutal 2012 murder of grandmother
U.S. News // 11 hours ago
Texas executes man for brutal 2012 murder of grandmother
May 20 (UPI) -- Texas executed a 49-year-old death row inmate for the gruesome murder of a grandmother during a robbery in 2012, making him the second person to be executed in the United States on Tuesday and the 18th person this year.
Fifth escaped inmate from New Orleans jail recaptured
U.S. News // 11 hours ago
Fifth escaped inmate from New Orleans jail recaptured
May 20 (UPI) -- Half of the 10 escaped inmates from the Orleans Parish Justice Center are now in custody, after a fifth inmate was recaptured Tuesday, according to law enforcement authorities.
Trump administration allows N.Y. offshore wind energy project to proceed
U.S. News // 13 hours ago
Trump administration allows N.Y. offshore wind energy project to proceed
May 20 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has lifted a stop-work order on New York's offshore wind energy project and will allow construction to resume.
VA hosting Memorial Day events at 130+ national cemeteries
U.S. News // 14 hours ago
VA hosting Memorial Day events at 130+ national cemeteries
May 20 (UPI) -- More than 130 national cemeteries will conduct Memorial Day events hosting a total of about 100,000 attendees across the nation, the Veterans Affairs Department announced Tuesday.
Trump reveals plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system
U.S. News // 14 hours ago
Trump reveals plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system
May 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced details Tuesday about his "Golden Dome" missile defense shield that is expected to cost $175 billion and be "fully operational" by the end of his term.
Maine House speaker can't stop lawmaker from voting, Supreme Court says
U.S. News // 16 hours ago
Maine House speaker can't stop lawmaker from voting, Supreme Court says
May 20 (UPI) -- Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau can't stop Rep. Laurel Libby from speaking or participating in floor votes while challenging her censure, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.
Keel laid for future guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh
U.S. News // 16 hours ago
Keel laid for future guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh
May 20 (UPI) -- The keel for the future destroyer USS Quentin Walsh was officially laid Tuesday in a ceremony at Bath Iron Works in Maine. It's the first time an Arleigh Burke-class ship will be built in honor of a Coast Guard member.
Secretary of State Rubio praises Cubans' resilience on island nation's Independence Day
U.S. News // 17 hours ago
Secretary of State Rubio praises Cubans' resilience on island nation's Independence Day
May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, marked the 123rd anniversary of Cuban Independence Day on Tuesday.
U.S. agents in Houston confiscate fake Apple devices valued at more than $7M
U.S. News // 18 hours ago
U.S. agents in Houston confiscate fake Apple devices valued at more than $7M
May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Border agents in Texas seized hundreds of thousands of fake Apple USB chargers valued at millions of dollars.
U.S., UAE agree to defensive pact, develop technologies 'to stay ahead of emerging threats'
U.S. News // 19 hours ago
U.S., UAE agree to defensive pact, develop technologies 'to stay ahead of emerging threats'
May 20 (UPI) -- The United States and United Arab Emirates are deepening their commercial and defensive ties following President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic trip to the Middle East.
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