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Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

ACLU sues to block Trump's new sweeping asylum restrictions

ACLU sues to block Trump's new sweeping asylum restrictions

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at 99

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at 99

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

British Open 2019: How to watch, betting odds

British Open 2019: How to watch, betting odds

Moon Landing at 50

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

ORLANDO, Fla., July 15 (UPI) -- Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins is glad to hear more talk about missions to Mars, as the 50th anniversary of the historic first moonwalk stokes public interest in space.

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

NASA chief: 'Moon is the proving ground, Mars is the destination'

NASA chief: 'Moon is the proving ground, Mars is the destination'

Apollo 11's 50th anniversary evokes glory, regret in space travel

Apollo 11's 50th anniversary evokes glory, regret in space travel

Space program transfixed Americans, changed pop culture

Space program transfixed Americans, changed pop culture

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U.N. report: Nearly half of North Koreans are undernourished

'Garbaging for bears' on federal land endangers grizzlies, wolves

Spring flooding in Midwest will begin to unclog America's soybean backup

Defense attorney: SFPD illegally obtained DNA in 'Rideshare Rapist' case

Police arrest Louisiana man for death of 75-year-old Baton Rouge community organizer

22 MS-13 members charged with killing seven people, racketeering

South Korean official: Japan's export restrictions could have "dire consequences" for global economy

South Korean official: Japan's export restrictions could have "dire consequences" for global economy

Sudan's ruling military, opposition sign power-sharing agreement

Analyst: Japan dispute with Korea could cripple U.S. China tech policy

Entertainment News

WWE Smackdown: Kevin Owens stuns Shane McMahon

Famous birthdays for July 17: Camilla Parker Bowles, Billie Lourd

South African singer Johnny Clegg dies at 66

Firefighters rescue seagull impaled on rooftop TV antenna

Firefighters rescue seagull impaled on rooftop TV antenna

Welsh street recognized as steepest in the world

Postcard shows up at Illinois home exactly 26 years after postmark

Evolutionary guard against starvation linked to difficulty losing weight

Evolutionary guard against starvation linked to difficulty losing weight

Problematic smartphone use linked to mental health woes

Dangerous hospital bacteria withstands disinfectants

Ants living in the Australian desert are ready for 'insect Armageddon'

Ants living in the Australian desert are ready for 'insect Armageddon'

Thirty-year study reveals cause of coral bleaching crisis

Radiation levels at Marshall Islands test sites 10 times greater than Chernobyl

Lockheed awarded $492.1M to produce HIMARS for U.S., Poland, Romania

Lockheed awarded $492.1M to produce HIMARS for U.S., Poland, Romania

Britain's first P-8A Poseidon takes flight near Boeing plant

BAE Systems wins $45M contract for howitzer modifications

Bryce Harper's first walk-off hit for Phillies beats Dodgers

Bryce Harper's first walk-off hit for Phillies beats Dodgers

Pirates come up clutch in ninth, beat Cardinals

Ex-NFL running back Trent Richardson eager for possible opportunity with XFL

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Moments from the 2019 Wimbledon Championship

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Notable deaths of 2019

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U.S. sanctions top Myanmar military leaders over 'gross human rights violations'

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

U.S. sanctions top Myanmar military leaders over 'gross human rights violations'

July 17 (UPI) -- The State Department announced that it sanctioned four senior Myanmar military officials for "gross human rights violations" committed against the Rohingya people.

Leana Wen out as president of Planned Parenthood due to 'philosophical differences'

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Leana Wen out as president of Planned Parenthood due to 'philosophical differences'

July 16 (UPI) -- Planned Parenthood announced the departure of President Leana Wen, who said they had engaged in negotiations about "philosophical differences" about the future of the program.

10 Turkish soldiers kidnapped off Nigerian coast

World News // 10 hours ago

10 Turkish soldiers kidnapped off Nigerian coast

July 16 (UPI) -- Armed men boarded a ship off the coast of Nigeria on Tuesday and kidnapped 10 Turkish sailors, a Turkish shipping company said.

House votes to condemn Trump tweets targeting congresswomen

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

House votes to condemn Trump tweets targeting congresswomen

July 16 (UPI) -- The House voted Tuesday to condemn tweets in which President Donald Trump called for four congresswomen to "go back" to their original countries.

French environment minister resigns over lobster, champagne dinners

World News // 12 hours ago

French environment minister resigns over lobster, champagne dinners

July 16 (UPI) -- French Environment Minister Francois de Rugy resigned Tuesday after facing criticism for hosting luxurious dinners that appeared to have little to do with his former role as president of the National Assembly.

Federal judge permanently blocks inclusion of citizenship question on 2020 census

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Federal judge permanently blocks inclusion of citizenship question on 2020 census

July 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge Tuesday permanently blocked the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 census.

Federal judge orders R. Kelly held without bond on sex charges

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Federal judge orders R. Kelly held without bond on sex charges

July 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge Tuesday ordered R. Kelly held in custody without bond while facing child pornography charges in Illinois.

Christine Lagarde resigns from International Monetary Fund

World News // 14 hours ago

Christine Lagarde resigns from International Monetary Fund

July 16 (UPI) -- International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde submitted her resignation Tuesday to take on a new role as president of the European Central Bank.

Trump pulls F-35 sale from Turkey after Russian missile defense purchase

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Trump pulls F-35 sale from Turkey after Russian missile defense purchase

July 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States will not sell Turkey any F-35 jets after the Middle Eastern country purchased a Russian missile defense system.

Court overturns blocking of Trump's workforce orders

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Court overturns blocking of Trump's workforce orders

July 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. appeals court Tuesday overturned a lower court's ruling blocking three executive orders workforce unions have been fighting.

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On This Day: Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down, killing 298

On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 carrying 298 people was shot down over eastern Ukraine near the Russian border, killing all aboard.

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U.S. may allow more Native Americans religious use of eagle feathers

U.S. may allow more Native Americans religious use of eagle feathers

July 15 (UPI) -- After a years-long battle, the federal government is considering expanding protection from criminal prosecution to all "sincere religious believers" who use eagle feathers in observance of their Native American faith.

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Trump's bigotry has gone too far with attacks on congresswomen

Trump's bigotry has gone too far with attacks on congresswomen

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