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U.S. farmers hail changes to migrant farmworker program

U.S. farmers hail changes to migrant farmworker program

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

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

Police: Arsonist who lit anime studio upset about plagiarism

Police: Arsonist who lit anime studio upset about plagiarism

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

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

Indictment: Defense contractor threatened Florida lawmaker

Arizona Wildfire claims 7,000 acres

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

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

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Athens

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

Entertainment News

'The Office' alum Ellie Kemper suggests reunion episode

Sam Smith dances in 'How Do You Sleep?' music video

Kacey Musgraves performs, adds new tour dates on 'Today'

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

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

Long-haired cows escape Illinois farm, go for swim in lake

California police cite carpool lane cheater with dummy passenger

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

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

Study: 1 in 20 patients victim of preventable medical error

Tracing plaque buildup may help researchers 'stage' Alzheimer's disease

Jurassic fossil suggests early mammal ancestors swallowed like modern mammals

Jurassic fossil suggests early mammal ancestors swallowed like modern mammals

Extremely rare species of flying squirrel discovered in Southwest China

Algae-killing virus stimulates nutrient recylcing in the oceans

ERAPSCO awarded $1B to produce sonobuoys for U.S. Navy

ERAPSCO awarded $1B to produce sonobuoys for U.S. Navy

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

Air Force pilot tests modified Black Hawk helicopter for first time

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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Latest Headlines

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

U.S. News // 7 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 // 8 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 // 8 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.

Zarif: Iran offers United States enhanced inspections for lifting of sanctions

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Zarif: Iran offers United States enhanced inspections for lifting of sanctions

July 18 (UPI) -- Iran will accept enhanced inspections of its nuclear program in return for the lifting of U.S. sanctions, Iranian foreign minister Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

EPA declines to ban pesticide linked to neurological issues in children

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

EPA declines to ban pesticide linked to neurological issues in children

July 18 (UPI) -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday declined to ban a widely used pesticide associated with neurological problems in children.

United States sanctions Iranian 'WMD proliferators'

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

United States sanctions Iranian 'WMD proliferators'

July 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned a network of front companies and individuals involved in the procurement of sensitive materials for Iran's nuclear program.

CNN announces lineups for second round of Democratic presidential debates

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

CNN announces lineups for second round of Democratic presidential debates

July 18 (UPI) -- CNN on Thursday announced the lineup for the second rounds of Democratic presidential debates set to take place at the end of the month.

13 Philadelphia police officers fired for social media posts

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

13 Philadelphia police officers fired for social media posts

July 18 (UPI) -- Thirteen Philadelphia police officers will be fired for making racial and violent social media posts, Commissioner Richard Ross announced Thursday.

Trump nominates Gene Scalia to be labor secretary

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Trump nominates Gene Scalia to be labor secretary

July 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to nominate Gene Scalia, the son of late Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, to be labor secretary.

FDNY firefighter Richard Driscoll becomes 200th to die of 9/11-related illness

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

FDNY firefighter Richard Driscoll becomes 200th to die of 9/11-related illness

July 18 (UPI) -- New York City Fire Department firefighter Richard Driscoll became the 200th member of the department to die of illness related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the FDNY said Thursday.

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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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Religion

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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