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Iran seizes two British-linked tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran seizes two British-linked tankers in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. farmers hail changes to migrant farmworker program

U.S. farmers hail changes to migrant farmworker program

U.N. officials urge Israel against toppling Palestinian homes

U.N. officials urge Israel against toppling Palestinian homes

Last month was hottest June on record, scientists say

Last month was hottest June on record, scientists say

British Open 2019: Tiger Woods misses weekend cut

British Open 2019: Tiger Woods misses weekend cut

Moon Landing at 50

Trump, Apollo 11 astronauts discuss merits of going to moon before Mars

Trump, Apollo 11 astronauts discuss merits of going to moon before Mars

July 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump praised the 1969 moon-landing mission as "one of the great achievements" in U.S. history in an Oval Office meeting with Apollo 11 astronauts.

Space archaeologist: Heritage of Apollo must be protected

Space archaeologist: Heritage of Apollo must be protected

Google celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing with new Doodle

Google celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing with new Doodle

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

UPI archive: Apollo 11 blasts off for historic moon voyage (7/16/1969)

UPI archive: Apollo 11 blasts off for historic moon voyage (7/16/1969)

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Hemp used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

South Korea: Japan's export restrictions could have 'dire consequences' for global economy

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Appeals court declines to dismiss Trump emoluments case

Appeals court declines to dismiss Trump emoluments case

Judge rules for Trump administration's short-term health plans

Jury convicts Maine man, 77, in stabbing death

Greek authorities name suspect in American scientist's death

Greek authorities name suspect in American scientist's death

IED blows up near Kabul University, killing 8, injuring 33

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Athens

Entertainment News

Danai Gurira leaving 'Walking Dead;' Rick Grimes movie heading to theaters

Danai Gurira leaving 'Walking Dead;' Rick Grimes movie heading to theaters

'Veronica Mars' Season 4 released a week earlier than scheduled

Meghan McCain reveals she had miscarriage in op-ed

Stray ferret caught in showroom of Volvo dealership

Stray ferret caught in showroom of Volvo dealership

National Weather Service bakes biscuits in hot car

Message in a bottle travels 2,833 miles across the ocean in 21 years

Regular glucose test could predict diabetes risk

Regular glucose test could predict diabetes risk

Kids overeat when given more options, study shows

More women using pot before, during early pregnancy

Study details differences in gene expression among male, female mammals

Study details differences in gene expression among male, female mammals

Experiments reveal how DNA methylation affects gene expression in humans

Archaeologists find 1,200-year-old mosque in Israel's Negev Desert

Lockheed Martin gets $22.5M contract for Aegis upgrades

Lockheed Martin gets $22.5M contract for Aegis upgrades

U.S. Defense Department considers buying Israeli-made drones

China tested new anti-ballistic missile in South China Sea, U.S. admiral says

Bills GM believes veteran running back LeSean McCoy can still play at high level

Bills GM believes veteran running back LeSean McCoy can still play at high level

Angels designate former All-Star pitcher Matt Harvey for assignment

Veteran guard Justin Holiday to sign with Indiana Pacers

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This week in Washington

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Notable deaths of 2019

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Preterm births to Hispanic women climbed after 2016 election

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Preterm births to Hispanic women climbed after 2016 election

An uptick in preterm births among Hispanic women occurred in the nine months after President Trump was elected, a new study found.

Chicago artist turns potholes into mosaic art

Odd News // 10 hours ago

Chicago artist turns potholes into mosaic art

July 19 (UPI) -- A Chicago artist is developing a following using the streets as his canvas for mosaic art put to a practical use -- filling pot holes.

Tiger fleeing floodwaters breaks into home, relaxes in bed

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Tiger fleeing floodwaters breaks into home, relaxes in bed

July 19 (UPI) -- Wildlife rescuers in India shared photos of a wild tiger that escaped a flood and wandered into a family's home, where it was found taking a rest on a bed.

Smoking cessation program shows promise for cancer patients

Health News // 10 hours ago

Smoking cessation program shows promise for cancer patients

July 19 (UPI) -- A new hospital-based smoking cessation program has shown success in getting cancer patients to quit smoking, new research shows.

Caffeine may cause problems for people with anxiety

Health News // 10 hours ago

Caffeine may cause problems for people with anxiety

For some people, caffeine may help with concentration and provide an energy boost, but it can cause problems for those with general anxiety disorder, Penn State Health researchers said.

Substation fires lead to power blackout for 12,000 in Wisconsin

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Substation fires lead to power blackout for 12,000 in Wisconsin

July 19 (UPI) -- Fire at a pair of electricity substations in Wisconsin's capital Friday cut power to thousands of residents in the midst of a heat wave, officials said.

Music reduces stress before surgery

Health News // 10 hours ago

Music reduces stress before surgery

Music worked just as well as a tranquilizer to calm patients before they received a peripheral nerve block prior to surgery, new research suggests.

Albino porcupine draws crowds outside Maine museum

Odd News // 11 hours ago

Albino porcupine draws crowds outside Maine museum

July 19 (UPI) -- A mystery animal that sparked online speculation after being spotted outside a Maine museum was identified as an albino porcupine.

Chevrolet unveils first-ever Corvette with mid-body engine

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Chevrolet unveils first-ever Corvette with mid-body engine

July 19 (UPI) -- The new 495-horsepower 'Vette puts the engine behind the driver and takes cues from Ferrari and other European automakers.

Idaho Lottery gathering scratch-off players for world record attempt

Odd News // 11 hours ago

Idaho Lottery gathering scratch-off players for world record attempt

July 19 (UPI) -- The Idaho Lottery announced it is attempting a Guinness World Record for the largest number of people scratching scratch tickets at the same time in the same place.

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On This Day

On This Day: Clinton announces 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

On July 19, 1993, the President Bill Clinton announced its "don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue" policy toward homosexuals in the U.S. military.

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50 years later

Chappaquiddick: The crash that changed an island, and a Kennedy

Chappaquiddick: The crash that changed an island, and a Kennedy

July 18 (UPI) -- Fifty years ago this week, days before two astronauts became the first humans to step foot on the moon, Sen. Edward Kennedy was involved in a car crash that killed a woman on Chappaquiddick Island, Mass.

Voices

Pope Francis gets it right on Curia reform and women

Pope Francis gets it right on Curia reform and women

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