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Experts: NASA will keep working with Russia in space despite China plans

Experts: NASA will keep working with Russia in space despite China plans

FDA, CDC call for halt of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over clotting cases

FDA, CDC call for halt of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over clotting cases

Daunte Wright shooting: Officer ID'd amid new Minnesota clashes

Daunte Wright shooting: Officer ID'd amid new Minnesota clashes

Report: North Korea may have almost 250 nuclear weapons by 2027

Report: North Korea may have almost 250 nuclear weapons by 2027

Catherine Zeta-Jones: 'Prodigal Son' is family drama with 'danger'

Catherine Zeta-Jones: 'Prodigal Son' is family drama with 'danger'

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Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins for 2nd time in COVID-19-era

Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins for 2nd time in COVID-19-era

April 13 (UPI) -- Millions of Muslims around the world Tuesday began observing the holy period of Ramadan amid a COVID-19 pandemic that's still drawing warnings among health officials.

U.N. chief calls for wealth tax as pandemic worsens global inequalities

U.N. chief calls for wealth tax as pandemic worsens global inequalities

In rare cases, COVID-19 vaccines cause reactions for those with facial fillers

In rare cases, COVID-19 vaccines cause reactions for those with facial fillers

Australia excludes Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from national rollout

Australia excludes Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from national rollout

Survey: Those who rely on TV, social media for news less informed

Survey: Those who rely on TV, social media for news less informed

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Mars Ingenuity flight delayed after rotor test fails

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Catholic bishop in Minnesota resigns after inquiry over sexual misconduct cases

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says U.S. adding 500 troops in Germany

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says U.S. adding 500 troops in Germany

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Fellow customer's purchase leads Missouri man to $100,000 lottery prize

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Therapeutic cancer vaccine shows promise against multiple tumor types

Therapeutic cancer vaccine shows promise against multiple tumor types

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Adding legumes to crop rotations offers sustainability, nutritional advantages

Adding legumes to crop rotations offers sustainability, nutritional advantages

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Amber fossil proves Cretaceous beetle ate pollen of flowering plants

Boeing begins building P-8A planes for Norway

Boeing begins building P-8A planes for Norway

Marine Corps commandant to testify before Congress on training fatalities

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Tennis: Daniil Medvedev tests positive for COVID-19, out of Monte Carlo

Tennis: Daniil Medvedev tests positive for COVID-19, out of Monte Carlo

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40 years since launch: A look back at Space Shuttle Columbia

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This week in Major League Baseball

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Britain's Prince Philip dies at 99: A look back

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NCAA will not hold events in states that discriminate against trans students

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

NCAA will not hold events in states that discriminate against trans students

April 13 (UPI) -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors said it will only hold college championships in states where transgender student-athletes can participate without discrimination.

Virginia AG launches civil rights probe into Windsor Police Department

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Virginia AG launches civil rights probe into Windsor Police Department

April 13 (UPI) -- The attorney general of Virginia Mark Herring said he has launched a civil rights investigation into the small police department of Windsor after a Black Army officer filed a lawsuit accusing two of its officers.

Japan decides to release Fukushima wastewater into ocean

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Japan decides to release Fukushima wastewater into ocean

April 12 (UPI) -- Japan said Tuesday it has decided to release tons of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean despite strong push back from conservation groups and concern from neighboring nations.

Biden nominates Christine Wormuth as first female secretary of the Army

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Biden nominates Christine Wormuth as first female secretary of the Army

April 12 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden nominated Christine Wormuth to serve as secretary of the Army, the White House announced Monday.

Microsoft to acquire Nuance Communications for $19 billion

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Microsoft to acquire Nuance Communications for $19 billion

April 12 (UPI) -- Microsoft on Monday announced it will acquire speech recognition Nuance Communications in a deal worth about $16 billion, and approximately $19 billion including debt, as it looks to expand its healthcare capabilities.

One dead, officer injured in Knoxville, Tenn., school shooting

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

One dead, officer injured in Knoxville, Tenn., school shooting

April 12 (UPI) -- One person was killed and an officer was injured Monday during a school shooting incident in Knoxville, Tenn., authorities said.

U.S. markets fall flat as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns of 'elevated' assets

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U.S. markets fall flat as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns of 'elevated' assets

April 12 (UPI) -- U.S. markets fell flat, drawing back from record highs, on Monday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he was monitoring the stock market due to "elevated" assets.

White House: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras agree to stem migrant flow

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White House: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras agree to stem migrant flow

April 12 (UPI) -- The United States has reached agreements with Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala for beefed-up military and police commitments to help stem the flow of migrants, the Biden administration said Monday.

Ex-Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid charged with felony DWI in crash

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Ex-Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid charged with felony DWI in crash

April 12 (UPI) -- Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant linebackers coach Britt Reid on Monday was charged with felony driving while intoxicated in connection with a February crash that left a 5-year-old girl severely injured.

U.S. logs $660B budget deficit in March as pandemic stimulus rolls out

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

U.S. logs $660B budget deficit in March as pandemic stimulus rolls out

April 12 (UPI) -- The United States spent nearly $660 billion more than it collected in revenues during March and its 2021 deficit surged to $1.7 trillion due to pandemic stimulus spending, officials reported Monday.

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On This Day: 'Houston, we've had a problem'

On April 13, 1970, an oxygen tank exploded aboard Apollo 13 en route to a planned moon landing.

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Melanie Scrofano on 'Earp' legacy: 'Be whoever you are'

Melanie Scrofano on 'Earp' legacy: 'Be whoever you are'

NEW YORK, April 9 (UPI) -- Melanie Scrofano said she hopes "Wynonna Earp" is remembered as a TV show that inspired people to be authentically themselves and accepting of others.

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Pandemic gives remote workers a chance to reinvent life balance

Pandemic gives remote workers a chance to reinvent life balance

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