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U.S. farmers hail changes to migrant farmworker program

U.S. farmers hail changes to migrant farmworker program

U.N. officials urge Israel against toppling Palestinian homes

U.N. officials urge Israel against toppling Palestinian homes

Tehran rejects U.S. claim it shot down Iranian drone

Tehran rejects U.S. claim it shot down Iranian drone

Scientists find 1,200-year-old mosque in Israel Negev Desert

Scientists find 1,200-year-old mosque in Israel Negev Desert

Cruise back in pilot's seat in 1st 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer

Cruise back in pilot's seat in 1st 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer

Moon Landing at 50

Space archaeologist: Heritage of Apollo must be protected

Space archaeologist: Heritage of Apollo must be protected

July 18 (UPI) -- It's 50 years since the two Apollo 11 astronauts -- Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin -- spent 22 hours collecting samples, deploying experiments and sometimes just playing in the Sea of Tranquillity on the moon.

Google celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing with new Doodle

Google celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing with new Doodle

NASA chief: 'Moon is the proving ground, Mars is the destination'

NASA chief: 'Moon is the proving ground, Mars is the destination'

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

UPI archive: Apollo 11 blasts off for historic moon voyage (7/16/1969)

UPI archive: Apollo 11 blasts off for historic moon voyage (7/16/1969)

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

Hemp used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

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

Chevrolet unveils first-ever Corvette with mid-body engine

Substation fires lead to power blackout for 12,000 in Wisconsin

Indictment: Defense contractor threatened Florida lawmaker

Police: Arsonist who lit anime studio upset about plagiarism

Greek authorities name suspect in American scientist's death

IED blows up near Kabul University, killing 8, injuring 33

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'The Office' alum Ellie Kemper suggests reunion episode

King Princess releases new single 'Prophet' from debut album

Katy Perry testifies in court for 'Dark Horse' copyright trial

Idaho Lottery gathering scratch-off players for world record attempt

Tiger fleeing floodwaters breaks into home, relaxes in bed

Albino porcupine draws crowds outside Maine museum

Smoking cessation program shows promise for cancer patients

Smoking cessation program shows promise for cancer patients

Caffeine may cause problems for people with anxiety

Music reduces stress before surgery

Experiments reveal how DNA methylation affects gene expression in humans

Experiments reveal how DNA methylation affects gene expression in humans

Jurassic fossil suggests early mammal ancestors swallowed like modern mammals

Extremely rare species of flying squirrel discovered in Southwest China

Sweden, United Kingdom to partner on future combat aircraft development

Sweden, United Kingdom to partner on future combat aircraft development

NATO nations send 27 ships for Breeze 2019 exercises

Lockheed Martin awarded $112.4M for work on F-35

British Open 2019: Tiger Woods misses weekend cut

Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill avoids suspension

Patriots' Tom Brady wields machete on horseback in Costa Rica

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Moments from golf's British Open

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Notable deaths of 2019

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Warm water, lotion may reduce eczema, food allergy risk in babies

Health News // 2 hours ago

Warm water, lotion may reduce eczema, food allergy risk in babies

July 19 (UPI) -- Babies with eczema have a high risk of developing asthma, food allergies and hay fever later in life, but that a "soak and seal" method of moistening a baby's skin can help prevent cracks from the condition.

Alligator in parking lot is Pittsburgh area's fourth since May

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Alligator in parking lot is Pittsburgh area's fourth since May

July 19 (UPI) -- Police said an alligator was caught wandering in the parking lot of a Pennsylvania store -- the fourth alligator captured in the Pittsburgh area since May.

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Athens

World News // 2 hours ago

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Athens

July 19 (UPI) -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck 14 miles northwest from Athens but there were no reports of serious injuries.

Study: 1 in 20 patients victim of preventable medical error

Health News // 4 hours ago

Study: 1 in 20 patients victim of preventable medical error

One in 20 patients is a victim of preventable medical errors, and 12 percent of those cases result in permanent disability or death, according to new research.

Near-$5B charge gives Boeing largest quarterly loss in history

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Near-$5B charge gives Boeing largest quarterly loss in history

July 19 (UPI) -- The four-month grounding of Boeing's 737 Max fleet has put a near-$5 billion dent in the aviation giant's second quarter earnings, the company said.

Dutch high court holds gov't partly liable for 1995 'Srebrenica massacre'

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Dutch high court holds gov't partly liable for 1995 'Srebrenica massacre'

July 19 (UPI) -- The Netherlands government was 10 percent responsible for the deaths of 350 people in the 1995 Srebrennica genocide in Bosnia, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Arizona Wildfire claims 7,000 acres

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Arizona Wildfire claims 7,000 acres

July 19 (UPI) -- A wildfire in central Arizona has claimed more than 7,000 acres, officials said.

PhD candidate sentenced to life in prison for Chinese student's kidnapping, death

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

PhD candidate sentenced to life in prison for Chinese student's kidnapping, death

July 19 (UPI) -- A former PhD candidate convicted of kidnapping and killing a Chinese University of Illinois student was sentenced to life in prison after the jury failed to make a unanimous decision, officials said.

South Korean man dies after setting fire to his car near Japanese Embassy

World News // 9 hours ago

South Korean man dies after setting fire to his car near Japanese Embassy

SEOUL, July 19 (UPI) -- A man in his 70s died after setting fire to his car as it was parked in front of a building housing the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Friday, police said.

Chicago Police Board fires 4 officers for alleged cover-up of fatal shooting of black teenager

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Chicago Police Board fires 4 officers for alleged cover-up of fatal shooting of black teenager

July 19 (UPI) -- The Chicago Police Board voted to fire a sergeant and three officers for their alleged roles in covering up the 2014 fatal police shooting of a black teenager.

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On This Day: Clinton announces 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

On July 19, 1993, the President Bill Clinton announced its "don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue" policy toward homosexuals in the U.S. military.

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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.

Voices

Pope Francis gets it right on Curia reform and women

Pope Francis gets it right on Curia reform and women

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