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Dow Jones has worst week since 2008 financial crisis

Dow Jones has worst week since 2008 financial crisis

WHO raises global risk of COVID-19 spread to 'very high'

WHO raises global risk of COVID-19 spread to 'very high'

Federal court blocks 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy

Federal court blocks 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy

China to import U.S. potatoes for first time -- to make chips

China to import U.S. potatoes for first time -- to make chips

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Coronavirus Outbreak

All state, local labs in U.S. to have COVID-19 tests by next week, CDC says

All state, local labs in U.S. to have COVID-19 tests by next week, CDC says

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- All state and local public health laboratories across the country will have the capability to test for COVID-19 by the end of next week, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday.

More countries infected with COVID-19 as WHO warns it has 'pandemic potential'

More countries infected with COVID-19 as WHO warns it has 'pandemic potential'

South Korea coronavirus cases top 2,300 as authorities ramp up testing

South Korea coronavirus cases top 2,300 as authorities ramp up testing

United Airlines suspends some Asia flights due to coronavirus

United Airlines suspends some Asia flights due to coronavirus

Green Day postpones Asia tour dates over coronavirus

Green Day postpones Asia tour dates over coronavirus

Top Stories

Nick Liberato: 'Restaurants on the Edge' not just a rescue series

Film 'Welcome Strangers' explores immigrants stranded by ICE

24 states consider bills to ban natural hair discrimination

Democrats hope whirlwind efforts in South Carolina pay off Saturday

House votes to ban all flavored vaping, tobacco products

80-year-old man dies in North Dakota grain bin accident

Mideast leaders arrive in Qatar to sign U.S.-Afghanistan peace deal

Major fire in Paris clears train station, suspends rail service

Israeli high court rejects surrogacy ban for same-sex parents, single men

Entertainment News

'Friends' star Courteney Cox will shoot a horror comedy pilot for Starz

DPR Live teases 'Is Anybody Out There?' album

'Billions': Akili McDowell to appear in Season 5

Puppy's pigeon friendship leads to custom wheelchair

Grocery bagger wins record jackpot from ticket bought at work

Firefighters rescue passengers from sinking Disney World boat

Weight-loss surgery is effective despite length of obesity

Weight-loss surgery is effective despite length of obesity

Minorities still mistreated in medical schools, study finds

Strict blood pressure control could reduce risk for heart disease

Iron 'whiskers' found covering Itokawa asteroid samples

Iron 'whiskers' found covering Itokawa asteroid samples

Male-killing bacteria explains color variability among monarch butterflies

Study explains how the oceans became so diverse

Navy's 2nd Fleet escorts convoy across the Atlantic

Navy's 2nd Fleet escorts convoy across the Atlantic

Navy, Huntington Ingalls relight USS George Washington's hull lights

Navy: Chinese warship fired laser at U.S. aircraft

Mitchell Wilcox takes football to face at NFL Combine; plans to 'bounce back'

Mitchell Wilcox takes football to face at NFL Combine; plans to 'bounce back'

Tom Brady's wife Gisele Bundchen hints at move to warmer city

$20 million Saudi Cup, Fountain of Youth top weekend horse racing action

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Mark Wahlberg attends 'Spenser Confidential' premiere in LA

Mark Wahlberg attends 'Spenser Confidential' premiere in LA

Muslim fashion on display at Cooper Hewitt museum in N.Y.

Muslim fashion on display at Cooper Hewitt museum in N.Y.

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FCC: Cellphone carriers could face $200M in fines for selling data

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FCC: Cellphone carriers could face $200M in fines for selling data

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Fines against four major cellphone carriers could top $200 million, Federal Communication Commission Chairman Ajit Pai suggested Friday.

More than 150 snakes removed from under Colorado couple's deck

Odd News // 2 hours ago

More than 150 snakes removed from under Colorado couple's deck

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Colorado couple who kept finding snakes in and around their home called in experts, who removed more than 150 of the reptiles from a large den under their back deck.

25-year-old alligator removed from Ohio home

Odd News // 3 hours ago

25-year-old alligator removed from Ohio home

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Police in Ohio shared photos from an unusual situation - removing an illegal pet alligator from a resident's home.

Report: Japan requested IAEA valuation of Fukushima plan

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Report: Japan requested IAEA valuation of Fukushima plan

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Japan has requested a valuation from the International Atomic Energy Agency of its plans to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi plant.

Ohio man seeks world record with beer-only Lent diet

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Ohio man seeks world record with beer-only Lent diet

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- An Ohio man said he is giving up solid food for Lent and switching to a beer-only diet in an attempt to set a world record.

In front of protesters, Pompeo testifies Iran drone strike was a deterrent

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

In front of protesters, Pompeo testifies Iran drone strike was a deterrent

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified in Congress Friday that a drone strike that killed an Iranian commander last month made U.S. troops safer in the Middle East, but his presence was countered by a major protest.

3M new flu cases, but fewer positive lab tests, CDC says

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3M new flu cases, but fewer positive lab tests, CDC says

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- There were 3 million new cases of influenza across the country during the week ending February 22. The percentage of lab specimens testing positive for influenza, however, dropped to 26.4 percent, the CDC said.

Wrestling fans stage match inside Texas Walmart

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Wrestling fans stage match inside Texas Walmart

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A group of wrestling fans in Texas staged their own exhibition match in the middle of a Walmart store and shared video of the spectacle online.

3.81-mile line of books awarded Guinness World Record

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3.81-mile line of books awarded Guinness World Record

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Guinness World Records confirmed a New York state-based nonprofit broke a world record by assembling a line of books 3.81 miles long.

South Korea president voices concern about Chinese reprisal

World News // 6 hours ago

South Korea president voices concern about Chinese reprisal

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in may be concerned about Chinese retaliation if Seoul goes ahead with a decision to ban most foreign nationals traveling from China in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Film 'Welcome Strangers' explores immigrants stranded by ICE

Film 'Welcome Strangers' explores immigrants stranded by ICE

DENVER, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The plight of immigrants stranded far from home after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention near Denver is the focus of an independent film that shows how volunteers come to their aid.

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What's really at stake in Libya

What's really at stake in Libya

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