Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A group of 70 mayors from across the United States are urging the Trump administration to shelve a proposal they say would cut off critical food benefits to millions of American homes.

Any amount of physical activity -- whether light, moderate or high-intensity -- is beneficial and likely achievable for many people, a new study found.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- An emu on the loose in North Carolina for about two months was caught on camera in a wooded area and authorities said they are closing in on the flightless bird.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke unveiled his plans for a 21st century labor contract that calls for more rights and higher pay for workers and stronger unions.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., unveiled a $16.3 trillion climate change proposal Thursday that calls for the United States to exclusively rely on renewable energy for electricity and transportation by 2030.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- For people who've suffered strokes, getting exercise may be the key to regaining mobility. In a recent study, up to 80 percent of stroke patients benefited from high-intensity activities like fast walking and climbing.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The defense chiefs of the United States and Turkey have agreed on the first phase of a safe zone plan to root out terrorists in northern Syria.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Amid heightened tensions with the United States, Iran rolled out a new missile defense system Thursday it says was developed and built locally.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Denmark, over the latter's refusal to sell Greenland, was softened some by a phone call from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Figure Skating and the U.S. Center for SafeSport have permanently banned coach Richard Callaghan after an investigation into accusations he engaged in sexual misconduct with two teenage boys, officials said.