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3rd Global Climate Strike calls for action ahead of U.N. summit

3rd Global Climate Strike calls for action ahead of U.N. summit

Education Dept. questioned about 99% loan forgiveness rejection rate

Education Dept. questioned about 99% loan forgiveness rejection rate

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

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

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'

Climate Change

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

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The cost of letting climate change run its course and dealing with the consequences would be much higher than the cost of curbing emissions, new research suggests.

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

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

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

Voices: Youth climate movement puts ethics at center of global debate

Voices: Youth climate movement puts ethics at center of global debate

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'Auggie' is Richard Kind's rare leading man role

Timeline: North Korean diplomacy under Kim Jong Un

Netflix spending a game-changer for Hollywood features

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

Southern mayors ask 2020 Democrats for plans on regional concerns

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

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

Twice shares highlight medley for 'Feel Special' EP

Demi Burnett: Coming out on 'Bachelor in Paradise' was 'really scary'

'Backhoe Challenge' features operators showing off precision

'Backhoe Challenge' features operators showing off precision

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

Indiana students' paper mache sculpture surpasses Guinness record

E-cigarette flavors worsen asthma symptoms, study says

E-cigarette flavors worsen asthma symptoms, study says

Medications for opioid addiction treatment are underused, researchers say

Exercise may slow Alzheimer's development

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

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

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

France receives its first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker

Eight companies share Navy's $968.1M C4ISR contract

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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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits White House

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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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Watch live: Trump, Australian leader Scott Morrison hold joint news conference

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Watch live: Trump, Australian leader Scott Morrison hold joint news conference

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will hold a joint news conference Friday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison after the two engage in talks at the White House.

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

World News // 4 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

Odd News // 4 hours ago

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 // 4 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.

Twitter removes 267 UAE-based accounts, suspends 4,200 others

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Twitter removes 267 UAE-based accounts, suspends 4,200 others

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Twitter said Friday it has terminated more than 250 United Arab Emirates-based accounts and suspended more than 4,000 over concerns about state-sponsored platform manipulation.

United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The United Methodist Church's deadline for petitions for its next global meeting passed Wednesday, setting the terms for a final reckoning with LGBTQ issues that have divided the denomination for more than 40 years.

Saudi forces retaliate with airstrikes in key Yemen port city

World News // 5 hours ago

Saudi forces retaliate with airstrikes in key Yemen port city

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces carried out airstrikes Friday against factories in Yemen that build remote-controlled boats and sea mines -- in retaliation for attacks on two oil-producing areas last weekend.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential campaign

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential campaign

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended his 2020 presidential campaign Friday, saying that he feels he accomplished all he could in the Democratic race.

British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal

World News // 7 hours ago

British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Leaders of the European Union are speaking of a renewed, yet cautious, optimism that there will be an agreement in place by the time Britain leaves the alliance six weeks from now.

Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan as China exerts influence

World News // 9 hours ago

Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan as China exerts influence

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Taiwan has lost its second ally in a week as the Micronesian nation of Kiribati severed diplomatic ties with Taipei on Friday in favor of fostering relations with Beijing.

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Netflix spending a game-changer for Hollywood features

Netflix spending a game-changer for Hollywood features

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- With the upcoming premiere of Martin Scorcese's "The Irishman" slated for Sept. 27, streaming giant Netflix once again is at the forefront of feature film conversation in Hollywood.

Climate Change

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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