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Boris Johnson elected British prime minister, Tory Party leader

Boris Johnson elected British prime minister, Tory Party leader

New Calif. quakes stir fears of 'the Big One,' which is long overdue

New Calif. quakes stir fears of 'the Big One,' which is long overdue

Records: Climate change increasing hurricanes, storms, floods

Records: Climate change increasing hurricanes, storms, floods

3D printing transforms rocketry in Florida

3D printing transforms rocketry in Florida

NASA pioneer, mission control architect Chris Kraft dies at 95

NASA pioneer, mission control architect Chris Kraft dies at 95

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Communications satellite firm OneWeb plans to start monthly launches in December

Scientists scramble to learn why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

Corvettes, MoonPies and Tang: Space center, Pence mark anniversary

Biden wants to reform U.S. prison system, decriminalize marijuana

Biden wants to reform U.S. prison system, decriminalize marijuana

Trump threatens tariffs on Guatemala over failed asylum deal

Food stamp rule change would strip 3M Americans of SNAP benefits

Japan calls for extension of intelligence sharing with South Korea

Japan calls for extension of intelligence sharing with South Korea

John Bolton arrives in South Korea, stresses Indo-Pacific security

Countries still involved with Iran nuclear deal to meet Sunday

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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon reuniting on screen for Ridley Scott film

'Brady Bunch' stars plan numerous guest spots on Discovery shows

'Harriet': Cynthia Erivo plays Harriet Tubman in first trailer

Female singer hits low note to break Guinness World Record

Veterinarian removes loose leopard from home's laundry room

Bear breaks into Vermont home, ransacks kitchen

Heart attack risk rises with price of cholesterol-lowering drug, study says

Heart attack risk rises with price of cholesterol-lowering drug, study says

Many take antibiotics without prescription, endangering efficacy

Some women still getting pregnant while on acne drug tied to birth defects

Scientists send light through 2D crystal layer in quantum computing leap

Scientists send light through 2D crystal layer in quantum computing leap

Spending habits in college predict onset of adulthood

Astronomers measure powerful magnetic fields around hot Jupiter exoplanets

Britain to send 250 troops to U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali

Britain to send 250 troops to U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali

Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea overboard incident

Hospital ship USNS Comfort arrives in Costa Rica

Atlantic League to use computer to call balls, strikes for rest of season

Atlantic League to use computer to call balls, strikes for rest of season

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy explains how he would coach his son

Former Maryland football coach DJ Durkin joins Falcons as guest coach

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Daniel Radcliffe turns 30: A look back

Justice Stevens lies in repose at the Supreme Court

Justice Stevens lies in repose at the Supreme Court

Stadium Goods: The Ultimate Sneaker Collection preview at Sotheby's

Stadium Goods: The Ultimate Sneaker Collection preview at Sotheby's

Former players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Former players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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North Korea's disclosure of new submarine for domestic purposes, analyst says

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North Korea's disclosure of new submarine for domestic purposes, analyst says

July 23 (UPI) -- North Korea's unveiling of a new submarine on Tuesday is not a sign Kim Jong Un is threatening the United States, a South Korean analyst says.

Li Peng, main figure in 1989 Tiananmen Square protest, dies at 91

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Li Peng, main figure in 1989 Tiananmen Square protest, dies at 91

July 23 (UPI) -- Former Chinese Premier Li Peng, known for leading the the nation during its infamous crackdown of peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, died Monday. He was 91.

Another blackout plunges Venezuela into darkness

World News // 3 hours ago

Another blackout plunges Venezuela into darkness

July 23 (UPI) -- Another power blackout has again darkened Venezuela, snarling transportation and phone service -- an event leader Nicolas Maduro blamed on an "electromagnetic attack."

Defense seeks 10 years for Florida pipe bomb mailer; prosecutors want life

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Defense seeks 10 years for Florida pipe bomb mailer; prosecutors want life

July 23 (UPI) -- Attorneys for a Florida man who mailed more than a dozen pipe bombs to Democrats and news outlets critical of President Donald Trump have asked a U.S. judge for leniency, arguing the bombs harmed no one.

Police: Australian man arrested with $140M in meth after crash

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Police: Australian man arrested with $140M in meth after crash

July 23 (UPI) -- A man has been arrested by Australian police with nearly 600 pounds of methamphetamine in his truck after he allegedly crashed into two police cars parked out front a police station.

U.S. sanctions Chinese company for buying Iranian oil

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

U.S. sanctions Chinese company for buying Iranian oil

July 23 (UPI) -- The United States has imposed sanctions on China's state-run oil trading company and its chief executive for dealing in Iranian oil, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

South Korea fires warning shots at Russian warplane

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South Korea fires warning shots at Russian warplane

July 23 (UPI) -- A Russian warplane violated South Korea's airspace above the East Sea twice Tuesday, prompting the Air Force to scramble fighter jets and fire warning shots, military officers here said.

Officers fired over post suggesting harm to N.Y. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Officers fired over post suggesting harm to N.Y. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez

July 23 (UPI) -- Two Louisiana police officers have lost their jobs after one of them suggested on social media that congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should be shot, authorities said.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam condemns violence

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam condemns violence

July 22 (UPI) -- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam condemned violence that broke out Monday when weapon-wielding, masked assailants attacked pro-democracy protesters, journalists and citizens at a subway station.

DOJ tells Robert Mueller to limit House testimony to contents of his public report

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

DOJ tells Robert Mueller to limit House testimony to contents of his public report

July 22 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice directed former special counsel Robert Mueller to limit his testimony before Congress Wednesday to the public 448-page report he issued earlier this year.

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On This Day: Eileen Collins becomes 1st female Space Shuttle commander

On July 23, 1999, U.S. Air Force Col. Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a space shuttle flight, with the launch of Columbia on a four-day mission.

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Scientists puzzled why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

Scientists puzzled why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 22 (UPI) -- Scientists across the country are scrambling to learn why monarch butterflies are disappearing at such an alarming rate as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing the butterfly as endangered.

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