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U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

Supreme Court to hear college affirmative action cases

Supreme Court to hear college affirmative action cases

Cash support for low-income mothers enhances infant brain activity, study finds

Cash support for low-income mothers enhances infant brain activity, study finds

Tig Notaro: Directing 'Am I OK?' with wife Stephanie Allynne 'a natural progression'

Tig Notaro: Directing 'Am I OK?' with wife Stephanie Allynne 'a natural progression'

Sundance Film Festival Reviews

'Sharp Stick' is sincerely personal, but troubling

'Sharp Stick' is sincerely personal, but troubling

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- "Sharp Stick" deals with subjects personal to writer/director Lena Dunham, but the film's exploration of them is still troubling.

'Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul' delivers poignant message

'Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul' delivers poignant message

'After Yang' is a touching exploration of attachment

'After Yang' is a touching exploration of attachment

'Cha Cha Real Smooth' is the best of the fest so far

'Cha Cha Real Smooth' is the best of the fest so far

'You Won't Be Alone' will make you wish you were

'You Won't Be Alone' will make you wish you were

Top Stories

'Phoenix Rising': Evan Rachel Wood says Marilyn Manson experience 'not unique'

Taissa Farmiga, Blake Ritson challenge social mores in 'Gilded Age'

Daveed Diggs: Unity is key theme in 'Snowpiercer' Season 3

Biden's Competition Council discusses plans to ease inflation

FDA halts use of Regeneron, Eli Lilly antibody COVID-19 treatments

3 firefighters killed, another critically injured in Baltimore roof collapse

At least 6 dead, dozens hurt in Cameroon soccer stampede: state TV

At least 6 dead, dozens hurt in Cameroon soccer stampede: state TV

Stowaway survives 11-hour plane ride from Africa to Amsterdam

UN official: Libya needs 'ballot box, not the gun' after postponed elections

Entertainment News

Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent join 'Murder Mystery 2'

Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent join 'Murder Mystery 2'

Bad Bunny announces first U.S., Latin America stadium tour

Amy Schneider on 'Jeopardy' win streak: 'I never expected to do this well'

Man wins $4 million Mega Millions prize using fortune cookie numbers

Man wins $4 million Mega Millions prize using fortune cookie numbers

Horse runs through narrow gap between two Egyptian trains in viral video

Hotel-invading raccoon rescued from engine compartment of SUV

Study shows Pfizer vaccine booster produces antibodies after 4 months

Study shows Pfizer vaccine booster produces antibodies after 4 months

Some patients may be able to pause eye injections for macular degeneration

Increased physical activity lowers 'preventable' deaths in older adults, study finds

Dragon, U.S space freighter, successfully splashes down in Fl, ending the trip

Dragon, U.S space freighter, successfully splashes down in Fl, ending the trip

Hippos can recognize familiar voices, new study finds

ULA launches two new Space Force tracking satellites into orbit

On This Day: Moscow airport suicide bombing kills 37

On This Day: Moscow airport suicide bombing kills 37

UPI Archives: Court sentences 4 men for roles in 2011 attack on Moscow airport

UPI Archives: Chechen rebel leader claims Moscow bombing

Saints owner Gayle Benson on Sean Payton's future: 'I don't think any of us know'

Saints owner Gayle Benson on Sean Payton's future: 'I don't think any of us know'

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale to have surgery on vocal cords

Bucks' Grayson Allen suspended a game for 'excessive' foul on Bulls' Alex Caruso

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This week in the NFL

This week in the NFL

Season's first LPGA tournament

Season's first LPGA tournament

Protesters march against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington

Protesters march against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington

Moments from Janet Jackson's career

Moments from Janet Jackson's career

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Seven Navy sailors injured as F-35C pilot crashes on USS Carl Vinson

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Seven Navy sailors injured as F-35C pilot crashes on USS Carl Vinson

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The pilot of a U.S. F-35C crashed on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson on Monday, injuring seven Navy sailors.

CDC designates 15 destinations as 'very high' COVID-19 travel risks

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

CDC designates 15 destinations as 'very high' COVID-19 travel risks

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday designated 15 destinations as "very high" travel risks due to high levels of new COVID-19 cases.

Georgia DA granted special grand jury in Trump 2020 election probe

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Georgia DA granted special grand jury in Trump 2020 election probe

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Fulton County on Monday granted District Attorney Fani Willis' request to form a special grand jury to aid her investigation of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the state's election results.

Man breaks Guinness World Record with 109 fingertip pushups in minute

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Man breaks Guinness World Record with 109 fingertip pushups in minute

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- An athlete in India broke his own Guinness World Record by completing 109 pushups with his finger tips in one minute.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams rolls out plan to stop gun violence

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams rolls out plan to stop gun violence

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday rolled out a "Blueprint to End Gun Violence."

Security camera captures Amazon delivery driver's bear encounter

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Security camera captures Amazon delivery driver's bear encounter

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- A California homeowner's security camera was recording when an Amazon driver making a delivery to the house came face to face with a wandering bear.

Twitter bans Wordle-spoiling bot account

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Twitter bans Wordle-spoiling bot account

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Twitter suspended a bot account that spams players of the smartphone game Wordle, shielding fans of the word-guessing puzzle from rude messages and spoilers from @wordlinator.

FBI searches COVID-19 testing firm after claims of fraud, faulty tests

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FBI searches COVID-19 testing firm after claims of fraud, faulty tests

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- FBI agents searched the headquarters of pop-up COVID-19 testing chain Center for COVID Control following allegations that the company issued faulty test results and engaged in fraudulent insurance billing.

House lawmakers call for ban of stock trading by Congress members

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House lawmakers call for ban of stock trading by Congress members

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- A new letter signed by 27 members of the House asks that members of Congress be banned from trading or owning stocks.

IRS chief warns of refund delays, challenges as tax filing season begins

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

IRS chief warns of refund delays, challenges as tax filing season begins

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The head of the Internal Revenue Service warned of a "frustrating" experience for U.S. taxpayers Monday as the 2022 tax filing season officially got underway.

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Lebanon

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Lebanon's financial collapse, which has pushed many into poverty, has also seen growing anger against Hezbollah, with more voices openly blaming it for the ongoing crisis and for its allegiance to Iran.

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Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused atmosphere to ring like a bell

Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused atmosphere to ring like a bell