Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Six men were arraigned and charged with violations of the Animal Welfare Act in the U.S. District of Rhode Island Monday in Providence.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Threatening letters containing packages of non-toxic powders arrived at seven state offices Monday and triggered federal investigations.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A tethered balloon over the Florida Keys will help border agents monitor for illegal activities. The AMO arm of the U.S. border protection agency will launch its "Argos 2" blimp-like system later this month.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- An Ohio man had plenty of reasons to celebrate when he won a $500,000 lottery prize while celebrating his 40th birthday.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- An African snake is being cared for by authorities in Connecticut after apparently being abandoned in a reservoir area.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Officials in an Ohio city said they do not believe there is an alligator on the loose at a local park after a reported sighting set off two days of searching.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Instagram announced on Tuesday new accounts for teenagers that will provide built-in protections for young people and give parents the confidence their child is in a safe environment.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate on Tuesday failed in another attempt to reach a solution to in vitro fertilization protection after Senate Republicans blocked a second try after other failed bids earlier this year.

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said his investigation into embattled entertainment mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is ongoing after he announced federal racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Nickelodeon celebrated the second season of its "Dora" series by gathering 1,800 pinatas at the 78th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade.