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U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

Supreme Court to hear college affirmative action cases

Supreme Court to hear college affirmative action cases

Cash support for low-income mothers enhances infant brain activity, study finds

Cash support for low-income mothers enhances infant brain activity, study finds

Tig Notaro: Directing 'Am I OK?' with wife Stephanie Allynne 'a natural progression'

Tig Notaro: Directing 'Am I OK?' with wife Stephanie Allynne 'a natural progression'

Sundance Film Festival Reviews

'Sharp Stick' is sincerely personal, but troubling

'Sharp Stick' is sincerely personal, but troubling

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- "Sharp Stick" deals with subjects personal to writer/director Lena Dunham, but the film's exploration of them is still troubling.

'Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul' delivers poignant message

'Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul' delivers poignant message

'After Yang' is a touching exploration of attachment

'After Yang' is a touching exploration of attachment

'Cha Cha Real Smooth' is the best of the fest so far

'Cha Cha Real Smooth' is the best of the fest so far

'You Won't Be Alone' will make you wish you were

'You Won't Be Alone' will make you wish you were

Top Stories

Ana Gasteyer says her 'American Auto' character is no Michael Scott of 'The Office'

'Phoenix Rising': Evan Rachel Wood says Marilyn Manson experience 'not unique'

Taissa Farmiga, Blake Ritson challenge social mores in 'Gilded Age'

Biden's Competition Council discusses plans to ease inflation

State Supreme Court overturns N.Y. mask mandate

Federal court orders Alabama congressional maps redrawn

Burkina Faso army seizes gov't in a coup, detains president

Burkina Faso army seizes gov't in a coup, detains president

At least 6 dead, dozens hurt in Cameroon soccer stampede: state TV

Stowaway survives 11-hour plane ride from Africa to Amsterdam

Entertainment News

Famous birthdays for Jan. 25: Alicia Keys, Princess Charlene

Famous birthdays for Jan. 25: Alicia Keys, Princess Charlene

Sundance movie review: 'Summering' is a winner for both kids and adults

Sundance movie review: 'Resurrection' is an intense, creepy thriller

Man wins $4 million Mega Millions prize using fortune cookie numbers

Man wins $4 million Mega Millions prize using fortune cookie numbers

Horse runs through narrow gap between two Egyptian trains in viral video

Hotel-invading raccoon rescued from engine compartment of SUV

Some kids hospitalized with COVID-19 have lingering neurological symptoms

Some kids hospitalized with COVID-19 have lingering neurological symptoms

Black Americans more likely to change negative views of COVID-19 vaccines

Study shows Pfizer vaccine booster produces antibodies after 4 months

Dragon, U.S space freighter, successfully splashes down in Fl, ending the trip

Dragon, U.S space freighter, successfully splashes down in Fl, ending the trip

Hippos can recognize familiar voices, new study finds

ULA launches two new Space Force tracking satellites into orbit

On This Day: Gangster Al Capone dies

On This Day: Gangster Al Capone dies

UPI Archives: Feds complete tax case against Capone

UPI Archives: Capone lawyers unable to suppress damaging letters

Buccaneers' Tom Brady hints at retirement, wants to spend more time with family

Buccaneers' Tom Brady hints at retirement, wants to spend more time with family

Flyers' Keith Yandle, 35, ties NHL record for consecutive games played

Pittsburgh Penguins' Teddy Blueger to miss 6-8 weeks after jaw surgery

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This week in the NFL

This week in the NFL

Season's first LPGA tournament

Season's first LPGA tournament

Protesters march against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington

Protesters march against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington

Moments from Janet Jackson's career

Moments from Janet Jackson's career

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Prosecutors say cops ignored training in failure to protect George Floyd

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Prosecutors say cops ignored training in failure to protect George Floyd

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- During opening statements Monday, prosecutors said the three officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights during his fatal arrest ignored their training and consciously failed to protect him.

Tennessee man arrested for death of deputy found shot in burning home

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Tennessee man arrested for death of deputy found shot in burning home

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Tennessee said Monday that they have arrested a 22-year-old man for the death of a deputy who was found shot inside her burning home over the weekend.

FDA halts use of Regeneron, Eli Lilly antibody COVID-19 treatments

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

FDA halts use of Regeneron, Eli Lilly antibody COVID-19 treatments

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Monday halted use of monoclonal antibody treatments from Regeneron and Eli Lilly, stating they are ineffective against the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Seven Navy sailors injured as F-35C pilot crashes on USS Carl Vinson

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Seven Navy sailors injured as F-35C pilot crashes on USS Carl Vinson

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The pilot of a U.S. F-35C crashed on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson on Monday, injuring seven Navy sailors.

CDC designates 15 destinations as 'very high' COVID-19 travel risks

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

CDC designates 15 destinations as 'very high' COVID-19 travel risks

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday designated 15 destinations as "very high" travel risks due to high levels of new COVID-19 cases.

Georgia DA granted special grand jury in Trump 2020 election probe

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Georgia DA granted special grand jury in Trump 2020 election probe

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Fulton County on Monday granted District Attorney Fani Willis' request to form a special grand jury to aid her investigation of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the state's election results.

Man breaks Guinness World Record with 109 fingertip pushups in minute

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Man breaks Guinness World Record with 109 fingertip pushups in minute

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- An athlete in India broke his own Guinness World Record by completing 109 pushups with his finger tips in one minute.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams rolls out plan to stop gun violence

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

New York City Mayor Eric Adams rolls out plan to stop gun violence

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday rolled out a "Blueprint to End Gun Violence."

Security camera captures Amazon delivery driver's bear encounter

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Security camera captures Amazon delivery driver's bear encounter

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- A California homeowner's security camera was recording when an Amazon driver making a delivery to the house came face to face with a wandering bear.

Twitter bans Wordle-spoiling bot account

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Twitter bans Wordle-spoiling bot account

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Twitter suspended a bot account that spams players of the smartphone game Wordle, shielding fans of the word-guessing puzzle from rude messages and spoilers from @wordlinator.

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Lebanon

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Lebanon's financial collapse, which has pushed many into poverty, has also seen growing anger against Hezbollah, with more voices openly blaming it for the ongoing crisis and for its allegiance to Iran.

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Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused atmosphere to ring like a bell

Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused atmosphere to ring like a bell