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India surpasses milestone 4,000 deaths in a single day

India surpasses milestone 4,000 deaths in a single day

More than 200 injured in Palestinian clashes with Israeli police

More than 200 injured in Palestinian clashes with Israeli police

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity makes fifth flight

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity makes fifth flight

Bombing outside Kabul, Afghanistan, high school kills at least 30

Bombing outside Kabul, Afghanistan, high school kills at least 30

Chance the Rapper's concert film to screen at AMC Theatres

Chance the Rapper's concert film to screen at AMC Theatres

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WHO lists Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use

WHO lists Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use

May 8 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization said it would list the COVID-19 vaccine made by the Chinese company Sinopharm for emergency use.

U.S. economy added 266,000 jobs in April, widely missing expectations

U.S. economy added 266,000 jobs in April, widely missing expectations

Treasury says $21B from rescue plan will go to help struggling renters

Treasury says $21B from rescue plan will go to help struggling renters

Risk of COVID-19 reinfection less than 1%, study finds

Risk of COVID-19 reinfection less than 1%, study finds

Gene tied to balding may also raise COVID-19 risks for men

Gene tied to balding may also raise COVID-19 risks for men

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South Korea to build world's largest floating offshore wind farm

Protests over SpaceX contract put timetable for lunar return in limbo

UPI News Quiz: Bill and Melinda Gates, SpaceX, Broadway

Maryland governor posthumously pardons 34 lynching victims

Maryland governor posthumously pardons 34 lynching victims

Obamas announce death of former first dog, Bo

Pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack

Pro-independence parties pick up majority in Scottish parliament

Pro-independence parties pick up majority in Scottish parliament

Chinese rocket debris to hit Earth as early as Saturday, experts warn

Amnesty International reinstates Navalny's 'prisoner of conscious' status

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Aubrey Plaza marries Jeff Baena

Aubrey Plaza marries Jeff Baena

Lily James, Sebastian Stan are Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee in Hulu photos

Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' tops the U.S. album chart

Man wins $5 million lottery jackpot with 'wrong ticket'

Man wins $5 million lottery jackpot with 'wrong ticket'

Rare calico lobster rescued by Red Lobster workers in Virginia

Illinois 12-year-old builds ventilator using Lego parts

Study: Vegetarian diet lowers risk for cancer, heart disease

Study: Vegetarian diet lowers risk for cancer, heart disease

A little alcohol may help the heart by lowering stress, study says

One in 5 people in U.S. uses blood pressure-raising medications

Fear may be the reason dogs bark, bite at some people, study says

Fear may be the reason dogs bark, bite at some people, study says

Artificial intelligence can boost power, efficiency of even the best microscopes

Overthinking may be to blame for missed penalty kicks, study says

Air Force announces successful simulated hypersonic 'kill chain' test

Air Force announces successful simulated hypersonic 'kill chain' test

Expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith to be commissioned on Saturday

Aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis arrives in Va. for four-year overhaul

Jazz's Donovan Mitchell to miss at least one more week due to ankle injury

Jazz's Donovan Mitchell to miss at least one more week due to ankle injury

Capitals' Tom Wilson spoke to Artemi Panarin, wants to move on from incident

Cleveland Indians' Roberto Perez has finger surgery, out 'months'

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Mother's Day: Celebrity moms with their children

Mother's Day: Celebrity moms with their children

This week in Major League Baseball

This week in Major League Baseball

George Clooney turns 60: a look back

George Clooney turns 60: a look back

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High winds, dryness and heat to brew up elevated fire risk for Southwest

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

High winds, dryness and heat to brew up elevated fire risk for Southwest

All the necessary ingredients are present to brew an elevated fire risk across the Southwest over the weekend.

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Paul Van Doren, co-founder of Vans shoe brand, dies at age 90

May 8 (UPI) -- Paul Van Doren, who co-founded the Vans shoe brand especially known for its popularity with skateboarders, has died at age 90, parent company announced.

Huntsville, Ala., police officer convicted of murdering suicidal man

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Huntsville, Ala., police officer convicted of murdering suicidal man

May 8 (UPI) -- An Alabama jury found a Huntsville police officer guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man in 2018.

Justice Department proposes rule to close 'ghost gun' loophole

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

Justice Department proposes rule to close 'ghost gun' loophole

May 7 (UPI) -- The Justice Department proposed a new rule Friday to update the definition of "firearm" in an effort to close the so-called "ghost gun" loophole.

Judge allows family to view videos of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Judge allows family to view videos of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting

May 7 (UPI) -- A North Carolina judge has ruled to allow the family of Andrew Brown Jr., to view the body-worn camera footage of the police shooting of the man.

Capitol Police: Threats to Congress have increased by 107%

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Capitol Police: Threats to Congress have increased by 107%

May 7 (UPI) -- Threats to members of Congress have increased by 107% this year compared to 2020, the U.S. Capitol Police revealed Friday.

Biden reverses Trump rollback on Arctic drilling safety

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Biden reverses Trump rollback on Arctic drilling safety

May 7 (UPI) -- The Interior Department on Friday announced it withdrew a rule proposed by the Trump administration to scale back safety regulations in exploratory drilling in the Arctic.

Social Security: Olivia and Liam top girls and boys names again

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Social Security: Olivia and Liam top girls and boys names again

May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. parents named their children Olivia and Liam more than any other names in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration in its annual release of top newborn names Friday.

Korean firms chalk up record profits amid COVID-19

World News // 1 day ago

Korean firms chalk up record profits amid COVID-19

SEOUL, May 7 (UPI) -- COVID-19 may have had a devastating impact on the global economy, but some South Korean companies racked up outstanding earnings during the first quarter of 2021.

Study: 40% of people who meet obesity criteria not at higher risk for heart disease

Health News // 1 day ago

Study: 40% of people who meet obesity criteria not at higher risk for heart disease

May 7 (UPI) -- Forty percent of people who meet the standard criteria for obesity are not at increased risk for heart disease or death, according to findings published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

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On This Day: V-E Day marks end of World War II in Europe

On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman officially declared V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.

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Aidy Bryant: 'Shrill' character's battle 'is never over'

Aidy Bryant: 'Shrill' character's battle 'is never over'

LOS ANGELES, May 6 (UPI) -- Aidy Bryant says the final season of "Shrill" will show her character achieve a modicum of success and self-esteem but will struggle with those things for the rest of her life.

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U.S. can learn from Africa about slavery reparations

U.S. can learn from Africa about slavery reparations

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