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U.S. reports fewer than 50K new COVID-19 cases for 3rd day in a row

U.S. reports fewer than 50K new COVID-19 cases for 3rd day in a row

Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico damaged by broken cable

Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico damaged by broken cable

Billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97

Billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97

Kamala Harris hailed in political, economic circles as VP nominee

Kamala Harris hailed in political, economic circles as VP nominee

Selena Gomez 'so creeped out' by cameras in her home

Selena Gomez 'so creeped out' by cameras in her home

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Pope Francis says COVID-19 has exposed 'broadest social ills'

Pope Francis says COVID-19 has exposed 'broadest social ills'

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Pope Francis said Wednesday that personal and collective individualism and indifference brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is damaging human relationships and growing a "throwaway culture."

Poll: Confidence in medical system way up; at record low for police

Poll: Confidence in medical system way up; at record low for police

Consumer prices in U.S. rise 0.6% for 2nd straight month

Consumer prices in U.S. rise 0.6% for 2nd straight month

British economy sinks into deepest recession of any nation

British economy sinks into deepest recession of any nation

Moderna, U.S. government reach deal for 100M doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna, U.S. government reach deal for 100M doses of COVID-19 vaccine

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Astronomers discover most-distant Milky Way-like galaxy ever observed

Bill targeting Trump 'travel ban' would prohibit religious discrimination

Korean baseball increases fan capacity to 25% at stadiums

Federal judge declines to block new Title IX rule

Federal judge declines to block new Title IX rule

Midwest derecho destroyed 10M acres of crops in Iowa

S&P closes just short of record high as markets rally

Passenger train derailment in Scotland kills 3

Passenger train derailment in Scotland kills 3

Beirut's port partially opens, thousands remain homeless

U.N. committee exempts greenhouses from North Korea sanctions

Entertainment News

'Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom' docuseries coming to Disney+

SuperM shares '100' teaser photos featuring Baekhyun, Mark, Lucas

'Unpregnant': Haley Lu Richardson, Barbie Ferreira take road trip in first trailer

Louisiana man warns of large lizard on the loose

Louisiana man warns of large lizard on the loose

German circus sells jars of lion poop for gardening

Aquarium drains wishing waterfall for 100 gallons of extra cash

Lung cancer deaths in U.S. drop by up to 6% annually, analysis finds

Lung cancer deaths in U.S. drop by up to 6% annually, analysis finds

Two-thirds of people on heart transplant lists survive at least a year, study finds

Study: Yoga helps half of adults with anxiety, but therapy is more effective

Male frog in Brazil loyal to two females during breeding season

Male frog in Brazil loyal to two females during breeding season

New study shows how the smallest galaxies produce stars

Red bricks can be charged, store energy

Israel stops attempted cyberattack on defense companies

Israel stops attempted cyberattack on defense companies

B-2 bombers fly to Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean

Hungary purchases $1 billion U.S.-made defense missile system

NBA suspends Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo one game for headbutt

NBA suspends Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo one game for headbutt

Lightning edge Blue Jackets in 5-OT Stanley Cup playoffs thriller

Lillard lifts Blazers into playoff picture with 61 vs. Mavericks

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Japan commemorates 35th anniversary of plane crash disaster

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Moments from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's career

Moments from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's career

Viola Davis turns 55: a look back

Viola Davis turns 55: a look back

This week in Major League Baseball

This week in Major League Baseball

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Air Force helicopter shot at midair, service member injured

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Air Force helicopter shot at midair, service member injured

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A military helicopter made an emergency landing Wednesday in Manassas, Va., after it was struck by a bullet, injuring a service member inside, U.S. military officials said.

Navajo Nation president seeks clemency for death row inmate

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Navajo Nation president seeks clemency for death row inmate

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has appealed to President Donald Trump to grant clemency to a death row prisoner scheduled to be executed later this month.

Firefighters rescue teen trapped in safe at gun range

Odd News // 3 hours ago

Firefighters rescue teen trapped in safe at gun range

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Firefighters responded to a gun range in Florida to rescue a teenager who became trapped inside a large gun safe on the showroom floor.

'Mosquito Flag' out of the running for Mississippi's new state flag

Odd News // 4 hours ago

'Mosquito Flag' out of the running for Mississippi's new state flag

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Mississippi's flag commission said a proposed state flag bearing the image of a giant mosquito has been removed from the shortlist and was only included due to a typo.

Watchdog: Diplomat Woody Johnson made improper remarks in London

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Watchdog: Diplomat Woody Johnson made improper remarks in London

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A watchdog report on Wednesday concluded that President Donald Trump's ambassador to Britain has made inappropriate comments during his tenure in London on sensitive topics like race, religion and sex.

South Korean court backs defector group in new ruling

World News // 7 hours ago

South Korean court backs defector group in new ruling

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A South Korean court has agreed to temporarily block a government order to revoke the operating license of a North Korean defector-led group, amid criticism from activists and human rights watchdogs.

Martial artist uses nunchucks to light 21 candles in one minute

Odd News // 7 hours ago

Martial artist uses nunchucks to light 21 candles in one minute

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A Chinese martial artist broke a Guinness World Record when he managed to use his nunchucks to light 21 matches in one minute.

Emu caught running loose through New Jersey towns

Odd News // 7 hours ago

Emu caught running loose through New Jersey towns

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Authorities in New Jersey said residents were shocked to discover an emu -- the world's second-largest bird -- running loose through their neighborhoods.

Stein Mart bankrupt, may close all U.S. stores

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Stein Mart bankrupt, may close all U.S. stores

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Discount retailer Stein Mart announced Wednesday it's filed for bankruptcy and plans to close most or all of its stores in the United States.

Thousands arrested in Belarus amid outcry over election

World News // 8 hours ago

Thousands arrested in Belarus amid outcry over election

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Belarus authorities have arrested more than 6,000 demonstrators over the past three days amid substantial opposition to election results that declared President Alexander Lukashenko the winner of another term.

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On This Day: Port explosion kills 173 in Tianjin, China

On Aug. 12, 2015, a series of powerful explosions rocked the Chinese port city of Tianjin, killing 173 people and injuring hundreds more.

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Science

High levels of mercury, plastic toxins found in stranded whales, dolphins

High levels of mercury, plastic toxins found in stranded whales, dolphins

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Dolphins and whales stranded on beaches in the southeastern United States had very high levels of mercury and toxins found in plastic, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science.

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Remembering Brent Scowcroft, guns and other events of August

Remembering Brent Scowcroft, guns and other events of August

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