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Global Climate Strike calls for action ahead of U.N. summit

Global Climate Strike calls for action ahead of U.N. summit

Chinese cancel plans to meet with Midwest farmers

Chinese cancel plans to meet with Midwest farmers

Walmart to halt sales of e-cigarettes

Walmart to halt sales of e-cigarettes

Prosecutors: N.J. man scouted NYC locations for terror attacks

Prosecutors: N.J. man scouted NYC locations for terror attacks

'Downton Abbey' producer says film a 'hug' in 'turbulent times'

'Downton Abbey' producer says film a 'hug' in 'turbulent times'

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World leaders to present carbon reduction plans at U.N. summit

World leaders to present carbon reduction plans at U.N. summit

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- World leaders are preparing to gather at the U.N. Climate Action Summit in New York City, where they are expected to discuss plans to drastically reduce carbon emissions over the next 30 years.

Fighting climate change is more cost-effective than cleaning up the mess, study suggests

Fighting climate change is more cost-effective than cleaning up the mess, study suggests

Planned power plants in Asia likely to face water shortages

Planned power plants in Asia likely to face water shortages

Amazon pledges to net zero carbon emissions by 2040

Amazon pledges to net zero carbon emissions by 2040

$Amber Heard, Mark Ruffalo support worldwide fracking ban$

Amber Heard, Mark Ruffalo support worldwide fracking ban

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Growing number of dairy farmers want U.S. to regulate milk supply

Timeline: North Korean diplomacy under Kim Jong Un

UFO activists who vowed to storm 'Area 51' turned away by police, K-9

Gunman pleads guilty to murder in University of North Carolina shooting

Trump announces 'highest sanctions ever' in Iran

North Korea negotiator lauds Bolton's departure from White House

North Korea decries link between bodies in Japan, abduction claims

North Korea fisherman dies in Russian custody

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'GLOW' to return for a fourth and final season

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New Jersey man wins a second lottery top prize two years later

Michigan company's 690-pound lint ball sets Guinness record

'Backhoe Challenge' features operators showing off precision

Common antidepressant more effective for anxiety than depression

Common antidepressant more effective for anxiety than depression

Skipping doctor visits increases risk of death from cancer

E-cigarette flavors worsen asthma symptoms, study says

Scientists to help grains besides rice survive flooding

Scientists to help grains besides rice survive flooding

Physics shows criminals more likely to find accomplices in big cities

Study: North American bird population has declined by 2.9 billion since 1970

New NATO command is designed for rapid movement of troops, vehicles

New NATO command is designed for rapid movement of troops, vehicles

Israeli fighter planes participate in British air exercises

U.S. Navy's MQ-25 tanker drone completes first test flight

Improbable, War of Will, Mr. Money, Guarana to compete in $1M races

Improbable, War of Will, Mr. Money, Guarana to compete in $1M races

Google celebrates 2019 Rugby World Cup with Doodle

New York Yankees' Domingo German placed on administrative leave

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Global Climate Strike urges action on climate change

Global Climate Strike urges action on climate change

Renee Zellweger attends 'Judy' premiere in Beverly Hills

Renee Zellweger attends 'Judy' premiere in Beverly Hills

Washington Monument reopens after renovations

Washington Monument reopens after renovations

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Southern mayors ask 2020 Democrats for plans on regional concerns

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Southern mayors ask 2020 Democrats for plans on regional concerns

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A group of city leaders from four Southern states has appealed to the field of Democratic presidential candidates, asking them to provide detailed plans that cover a number of varied concerns facing the region.

Bernie Sanders unveils $1.5T 'Housing for All' plan

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Bernie Sanders unveils $1.5T 'Housing for All' plan

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has unveiled a plan called "Housing for All," and describes it as a fundamental American right -- like healthcare.

Raccoon takes 16-mile journey on top of bread truck in Florida

Odd News // 4 hours ago

Raccoon takes 16-mile journey on top of bread truck in Florida

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A raccoon went for a 16-mile ride on top of a Florida bread delivery truck that reached speeds of over 50 mph during the trip.

Education Dept. questioned about 99% loan forgiveness rejection rate

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Education Dept. questioned about 99% loan forgiveness rejection rate

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Federal lawmakers are asking the Education Department for answers after an official told a House hearing Thursday a loan forgiveness program rejects 99 percent of applicants, a figure that's drawn at least one lawsuit.

Trump welcomes Australia leader to White House for 2nd official state visit

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Trump welcomes Australia leader to White House for 2nd official state visit

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the White House Friday, for just the second official state visit of his presidency.

Medications for opioid addiction treatment are underused, researchers say

Health News // 6 hours ago

Medications for opioid addiction treatment are underused, researchers say

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Three medications to help fight opioid addiction are widely underused in treatment of people with opioid use disorder, according to a new study.

Indiana students' paper mache sculpture surpasses Guinness record

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Indiana students' paper mache sculpture surpasses Guinness record

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- An Indiana University club created a 14-foot-tall paper mache sculpture that is being submitted to Guinness World Records for recognition as the world's tallest.

U.S. admits to Afghanistan drone strike that killed 30 farmers

World News // 7 hours ago

U.S. admits to Afghanistan drone strike that killed 30 farmers

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. military forces in Afghanistan confirmed Thursday a drone strike on militant targets in the Nangarhar province that killed 30 pine nut farmers.

Michigan police officer pulls python out of car engine

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Michigan police officer pulls python out of car engine

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A Michigan police officer responded to an unusual late night call and ended up pulling a big python out of the engine of an old Corvette.

Russia oil reserves now worth $1.2 trillion after new discoveries

World News // 7 hours ago

Russia oil reserves now worth $1.2 trillion after new discoveries

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Russia's oil reserves have nearly doubled in valuation since last year and now total $1.2 trillion, Moscow's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported Friday.

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Growing number of dairy farmers want U.S. to regulate milk supply

Growing number of dairy farmers want U.S. to regulate milk supply

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A growing number of dairy farmers across the country are calling for the federal government to regulate the volume of milk their industry produces annually.

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Texas gun laws might not change, but the conversation is evolving

Texas gun laws might not change, but the conversation is evolving

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