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Biden says $1.8T spending deal will create jobs, 'invest in people'

Biden says $1.8T spending deal will create jobs, 'invest in people'

Oil execs acknowledge climate damage, deny disinformation spread

Oil execs acknowledge climate damage, deny disinformation spread

Unemployment filings fall to 281,000; another COVID-19 era low

Unemployment filings fall to 281,000; another COVID-19 era low

Justice Department to pay $88M to families, survivors of Charleston church shooting

Justice Department to pay $88M to families, survivors of Charleston church shooting

Newly named species of early human could help explain evolution gaps

Newly named species of early human could help explain evolution gaps

COVID-19 Pandemic

WHO says syringe shortage could hinder COVID-19 fight in Africa

WHO says syringe shortage could hinder COVID-19 fight in Africa

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization said Thursday that a shortage of syringes in Africa could hinder the fight against COVID-19 on the continent.

NYC firefighters union protests COVID-19 vaccine order ahead of deadline

NYC firefighters union protests COVID-19 vaccine order ahead of deadline

Cancer patients, those on chemotherapy have worse COVID-19 prognosis

Cancer patients, those on chemotherapy have worse COVID-19 prognosis

U.S. economy, slowed by COVID-19 and supply chain issues, grew 2% in Q3

U.S. economy, slowed by COVID-19 and supply chain issues, grew 2% in Q3

Those who feel 'invincible' less willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

Those who feel 'invincible' less willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

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Wes Anderson: 'Dispatch' celebrates French cinema, journalists

Fuel price surge hits Lebanon, worsening struggle for food, transport

Justine Bateman: 'Violet' is 'film I wish I'd seen at 19'

NAACP urges professional athletes to avoid Texas

Facebook has a new parent company name -- Meta

Lauren Cho's remains identified by San Bernardino coroner

British man gets 35 years for killing sisters in demon lottery plot

U.N. Security Council calls for return of civilian gov't after coup in Sudan

Samsung chief fined for propofol abuse

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Lady Gaga joins 'House of Gucci' in trailer for Ridley Scott film

The Boyz are 'back in the game' in 'Maverick' music video teaser

Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Chrisleys join Peacock holiday slate

Italian farmer breaks world record with 2,702-pound pumpkin

Police: Halloween decorations on car were 'a little too scary'

Two albino wallabies escape from sanctuary in England

Gut molecules linked with risk for aggressive prostate cancer, study finds

Gut molecules linked with risk for aggressive prostate cancer, study finds

Study: 'Long COVID' can last a year after recovery

Shorter course of post-op radiation effective for prostate cancer, study says

VR technology enables users to see individual cells in human body

VR technology enables users to see individual cells in human body

Fast food contains industrial chemicals from packaging, study says

Tarim Basin mummies genetically isolated but culturally cosmopolitan

On This Day: Gateway Arch construction complete

On This Day: Gateway Arch construction complete

UPI Archives: Fire forces evacuation of the Gateway Arch

UPI Archives: Parachutist dies trying to land on Gateway Arch

Astros storm to Game 2 win over Braves, tie World Series at 1-1

Astros storm to Game 2 win over Braves, tie World Series at 1-1

FC Barcelona fires coach Ronald Koeman after loss to Rayo Vallecano

Houston Texans to trade veteran RB Mark Ingram to New Orleans Saints

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Moments from Game 2 of 2021 World Series

Moments from Game 2 of 2021 World Series

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This week in Washington

Moments from American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala in New York City

Moments from American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala in New York City

Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie attend 'Last Night in Soho' premiere

Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie attend 'Last Night in Soho' premiere

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Justice Department to crack down on white-collar crime

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Justice Department to crack down on white-collar crime

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Thursday the Justice Department will adopt a series of policy changes to crack down more severely on white-collar crimes, including misconduct by powerful business leaders.

Judge allows 2 charges to stand against ex-cop in Daunte Wright shooting

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Judge allows 2 charges to stand against ex-cop in Daunte Wright shooting

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer involved in the shooting death of Daunte Wright early this year, will face first- and second-degree manslaughter charges, a judge has ruled.

Donkey captured after four months on the loose in Rhode Island

Odd News // 3 hours ago

Donkey captured after four months on the loose in Rhode Island

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Authorities in Rhode Island said a runaway donkey has been returned to its owners after more than four months on the loose.

L.A. County proposes settlement with 2 families in Kobe Bryant crash case

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

L.A. County proposes settlement with 2 families in Kobe Bryant crash case

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proposed a $1.25 million payoff each for two families who accused first responders of improperly sharing photos of their relatives killed in a helicopter crash.

Hong Kong police raid 4 locations tied to protest group

World News // 7 hours ago

Hong Kong police raid 4 locations tied to protest group

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong raided four locations on Thursday related to a human rights group that officials say is behind protest activity and failed to turn over information demanded by the government.

Analysis finds Twitter hate campaign aimed at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

World News // 7 hours ago

Analysis finds Twitter hate campaign aimed at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- An analytics report has found that the vast majority of hateful comments on Twitter directed at Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle comes from a small number of accounts -- indicating a coordinated campaign.

Biden to head to Europe for meeting with pope, G20, COP26 summits

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Biden to head to Europe for meeting with pope, G20, COP26 summits

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden begins a tour of Europe on Thursday -- during which he is scheduled to meet Pope Francis, participate in the G20 summit and attend a major climate change summit.

Trooper charged with death of 11-year-old Brooklyn girl

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Trooper charged with death of 11-year-old Brooklyn girl

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- New York trooper Christopher Baldner has been charged with last year's December death of an 11-year-old Monica Goods.

Eight members of religious group charged with forced labor of minors

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Eight members of religious group charged with forced labor of minors

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Eight people affiliated with a religious organization have been charged with operating a nationwide, decade-long forced labor conspiracy involving children.

Biden admin. bars immigration enforcement in 'protected areas'

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Biden admin. bars immigration enforcement in 'protected areas'

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The Biden administration has issued guidance limiting the locations where immigration enforcement can be performed.

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Fuel price surge hits Lebanon, worsening struggle for food, transport

Fuel price surge hits Lebanon, worsening struggle for food, transport

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- A new spike in fuel prices in Lebanon is spurred by the inability of the central bank to provide hard currency for fuel imports, the national currency in free-fall again and the rise in global oil prices.

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With papal visit, Joe Biden may take page from Ronald Reagan's playbook

With papal visit, Joe Biden may take page from Ronald Reagan's playbook