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U.S. sanctions Chinese refinery importing Iranian oil
U.S. News // 1 hour ago
U.S. sanctions Chinese refinery importing Iranian oil
April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S Treasury Department Wednesday announced sanctions on a Chinese refinery for allegedly importing more than a billion dollars in Iranian oil.
U.S. retail sales up a higher-than-expected 1.4% in March
U.S. News // 3 hours ago
U.S. retail sales up a higher-than-expected 1.4% in March
April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday that seasonally adjusted retail sales for March were an estimated $734.9 billion, an increase of 1.4% from February. Sales were 4.6% higher than March 2024.
Police rescue American pastor kidnapped in South Africa
World News // 8 hours ago
Police rescue American pastor kidnapped in South Africa
April 16 (UPI) -- South African authorities said Wednesday they have rescued a 45-year-old American pastor who was kidnapped last week.
Florida governor signs death warrant for man who killed woman in 1995
U.S. News // 10 hours ago
Florida governor signs death warrant for man who killed woman in 1995
April 16 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man convicted of killing a 34-year-old mother of two in 1995 in a southern Hillsborough County motel room.
Hongkong Post suspends handling of U.S.-bound packages over Trump's tariffs
World News // 11 hours ago
Hongkong Post suspends handling of U.S.-bound packages over Trump's tariffs
April 16 (UPI) -- Hong Kong's postal service announced Wednesday it will suspend the handling of U.S.-bound packages, due to President Donald Trump's tariff hikes targeting China.
Colorado jury convicts Gambian national on torture charges
U.S. News // 13 hours ago
Colorado jury convicts Gambian national on torture charges
April 16 (UPI) -- A Colorado jury convicted Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa, on Tuesday on charges of torturing victims in The Gambia in 2006, following an attempted coup against the country's former president.
Two service members deployed to U.S. border killed in vehicle crash
U.S. News // 13 hours ago
Two service members deployed to U.S. border killed in vehicle crash
April 16 (UPI) -- Two service members were killed and a third is in serious condition at a local hospital following a vehicle accident near the U.S.-Mexico border in New Mexico.
U.S. hits notorious Mexican drug cartel LNFM with sanctions, indictments
U.S. News // 14 hours ago
U.S. hits notorious Mexican drug cartel LNFM with sanctions, indictments
April 15 (UPI) -- The United States on Tuesday announced charges and sanctions against a Mexican criminal organization, as part of the Trump administration continued targeting of drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Trump awards Navy Midshipmen football team with Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
U.S. News // 14 hours ago
Trump awards Navy Midshipmen football team with Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
April 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump awarded the Navy Midshipmen football team, from the U.S. Naval Academy, the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House.
Biden calls Trump's 'damage' to Social Security 'breathtaking' in first official speech since leaving office
U.S. News // 15 hours ago
Biden calls Trump's 'damage' to Social Security 'breathtaking' in first official speech since leaving office
April 15 (UPI) -- Former President Joe Biden on Tuesday night delivered his first official public speech since leaving the White House, as he called the Trump administration's "damage" to Social Security "breathtaking."
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