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NYC judge cites danger, flight risk in refusing bail for Jeffrey Epstein

NYC judge cites danger, flight risk in refusing bail for Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

House votes to raise federal hourly minimum wage to $15

House votes to raise federal hourly minimum wage to $15

'Hempcrete' used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

'Hempcrete' used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

Herbal drug Kratom may cause serious side effects

Herbal drug Kratom may cause serious side effects

Moon Landing at 50

Microsoft designers create replica of Apollo 11 hatch

Microsoft designers create replica of Apollo 11 hatch

July 18 (UPI) -- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, designers at Microsoft built a replica of the spaceship's iconic hatch.

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Neil Armstrong medal from Apollo 11 mission sells for $2M

Neil Armstrong medal from Apollo 11 mission sells for $2M

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

Apollo-era tech built foundation, but private industry now leads space innovation

Apollo-era tech built foundation, but private industry now leads space innovation

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Chappaquiddick: The crash that changed an island, and a Kennedy

South Korea: Japan's export restrictions could have 'dire consequences' for global economy

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Elizabeth Warren unveils plan to rein in Wall Street, big banks

Ft. Lauderdale could be without water service 24 hours

Appeals court upholds Martin Shkreli's fraud conviction

South Korea: More Chinese nationals overstayed visas in 2018

South Korea: More Chinese nationals overstayed visas in 2018

Report: Japanese sushi chef in North Korea seen alive and well

South Korea mulls 'review' of military intelligence sharing with Japan

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'Comedians in Cars' return teased with clips starring Jamie Foxx, Ricky Gervais

Kennedy Center's 2019 honorees include Sally Field, 'Sesame Street'

EXO's Suho, Kai teach 'Stranger Things' stars to dance in new video

Message in a bottle travels from Michigan to Florida in 24 years

California police cite carpool lane cheater with dummy passenger

Metal tube crashes through Washington state woman's windshield

Broken heart syndrome may increase cancer risk

Broken heart syndrome may increase cancer risk

Study links congenital heart disease to oil, gas development

Financial incentives help smokers quit long term, study finds

Red wine compound could help protect astronauts on trip to Mars

Extremely rare species of flying squirrel discovered in Southwest China

Algae-killing virus stimulates nutrient recylcing in the oceans

Pentagon: 2,100 more troops headed to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Pentagon: 2,100 more troops headed to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Air Force pilot tests modified Black Hawk helicopter for first time

Six companies to compete for $2.5B in funds to install Navy C4ISR systems

British Open: David Duval posts worst score on one hole in 69 years

Padres behind 'laid-back' Manny Machado after Instagram rant

San Francisco Giants plan to trade veterans despite winning streak

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Report: Former Pentagon spokeswoman misused staff

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Report: Former Pentagon spokeswoman misused staff

July 18 (UPI) -- A former Pentagon spokeswoman misused staff to run her personal errands, a watchdog report found.

Kentucky man's irritation caused by tick latched onto his eye

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Kentucky man's irritation caused by tick latched onto his eye

July 18 (UPI) -- A Kentucky man who experienced irritation in his eye went to an optometrist and was shocked to learn the cause -- a deer tick latched onto his eyeball.

Overdose deaths in U.S. drop by 5 percent in 2018

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Overdose deaths in U.S. drop by 5 percent in 2018

July 18 (UPI) -- Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell in 2018, following decades of steady increases.

Berkeley adopts gender-neutral language in city code

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Berkeley adopts gender-neutral language in city code

July 18 (UPI) -- The Berkeley City Council has approved a measure to make the language in the city's municipal code gender-neutral, in a move to be more inclusive.

LAPD: 'Cold' DNA hit in rape case leads to 10-year police veteran

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LAPD: 'Cold' DNA hit in rape case leads to 10-year police veteran

July 18 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Police Department has fired and arrested one of its officers and accuse him of sexually assaulting two women, authorities said.

2 in 3 Americans support statehood for Puerto Rico, poll shows

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2 in 3 Americans support statehood for Puerto Rico, poll shows

July 18 (UPI) -- While most Americans have consistently opposed making Washington, D.C., an official state, a new survey Thursday showed a good majority do favor giving Puerto Rico statehood.

N.J. high court removes judge who caused stir in 2018 rape case

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N.J. high court removes judge who caused stir in 2018 rape case

July 18 (UPI) -- The New Jersey Supreme Court has intervened to remove a judge who caused a stir last year by refusing to try an accused teenage rapist as an adult because he came from a "good family."

Microsoft says new software guards against U.S. election hacks

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Microsoft says new software guards against U.S. election hacks

July 18 (UPI) -- Software giant Microsoft has unveiled new technology it says will upgrade security in U.S. voting machines, and ensure all ballots are counted and authentic.

Study: Top, bottom blood pressure numbers each predict cardiovascular risk

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Study: Top, bottom blood pressure numbers each predict cardiovascular risk

July 18 (UPI) -- The systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings -- which are the top and bottom numbers -- both independently forecast the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research.

British politicians condemn Donald Trump for 'blatant, unashamed racism'

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British politicians condemn Donald Trump for 'blatant, unashamed racism'

July 18 (UPI) -- Dozens of British politicians condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that certain Democratic congresswomen should "go back" to the "crime infested" countries they came from.

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On This Day: Sen. Edward Kennedy drives off bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne

On July 18, 1969, a car driven by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., plunged from a bridge into a tidal pond at Chappaquiddick Island, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

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Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

July 17 (UPI) -- The number of Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America is expected to fall dramatically when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ends its 105-year partnership with the organization in January.

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The heritage of the Apollo missions must be protected

The heritage of the Apollo missions must be protected

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