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President Bolsonaro: Brazil lacks resources to combat Amazon fires

President Bolsonaro: Brazil lacks resources to combat Amazon fires

North Korea warns of new cold war, 'grave provocation'

North Korea warns of new cold war, 'grave provocation'

Qantas to test direct 19-hour flights from NYC, London to Sydney

Qantas to test direct 19-hour flights from NYC, London to Sydney

CDC warns of salmonella from beef, cheese in the U.S., Mexico

CDC warns of salmonella from beef, cheese in the U.S., Mexico

Nepal bans single-use plastics at Mount Everest starting next year

Nepal bans single-use plastics at Mount Everest starting next year

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Rapid growth of medical pot comes with risk, experts say

North Korea defector's death reveals plight of trafficked women

Final Delta IV medium rocket carries GPS satellite into orbit

Android replacing dessert names with numbered versions

National Zoo celebrates Bei Bei the panda's 4th birthday

Former NBA player Bob Cousy receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Nations approve greater protections for world giraffe population

Four dead after lighting strikes summit of Polish mountain

Tropical Storm Ivo strengthening as it tracks over the eastern Pacific

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'Villains' trailer turns the tables on 'It' star Bill Skarsgard

'Villains' trailer turns the tables on 'It' star Bill Skarsgard

Marvel trio Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau, and Jeph Loeb to honored at Saturn Awards

Amazon sets Oct. 4 premiere for 'Goliath' Season 3, releases new trailer

Oblivious electric surfboard riders surrounded by great white sharks

Oblivious electric surfboard riders surrounded by great white sharks

Bear steals package from Pennsylvania porch

UAE store breaks Guinness record with 11-foot-tall ketchup tower

Rate of HPV vaccination among U.S. girls stalls

Rate of HPV vaccination among U.S. girls stalls

Larger opioid prescriptions after surgery increase risk of misuse

More research needed on safety, effectiveness of CBD

Scientists seek better understanding of mouse, human brains to improve research

Scientists seek better understanding of mouse, human brains to improve research

New species of stegosaur is oldest ever found

Florida Aquarium reproduces Atlantic coral in lab for first time

Raytheon awarded $190.5M for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile production

Raytheon awarded $190.5M for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile production

Boeing awarded $999M contract for A-10 Warthog wing replacements

Raytheon wins $13.2M contract for SM-2, SM-6 missile support

Injury forces Panthers QB Cam Newton out of preseason game

Injury forces Panthers QB Cam Newton out of preseason game

U.S. Open: Serena Williams draws Maria Sharapova in first round

Pittsburgh Pirates release catcher Francisco Cervelli

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Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry attend 'Carnival Row' premiere

Gerard Butler, Jada Pinkett Smith attend 'Angel Has Fallen' premiere

Gerard Butler, Jada Pinkett Smith attend 'Angel Has Fallen' premiere

National Sand Castle Day: Coney Island sculptors compete

National Sand Castle Day: Coney Island sculptors compete

Hong Kong protesters turn out in force for 11th weekend

Hong Kong protesters turn out in force for 11th weekend

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Pentagon IDs 2 service members killed in Afghanistan

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Pentagon IDs 2 service members killed in Afghanistan

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The Pentagon on Thursday identified two U.S. service members who died in combat this week in Afghanistan.

Dion Weisler steps down as HP CEO to tend to family health concerns

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Dion Weisler steps down as HP CEO to tend to family health concerns

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- HP Inc. CEO Dion Weisler has stepped down to return home to Australia and attend to a "family health matter," the company announced Thursday.

Lawmakers want probe after EPA allows some refineries to stop using ethanol

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Lawmakers want probe after EPA allows some refineries to stop using ethanol

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to exempt 31 small refineries from using ethanol in their fuel blends, as is required by federal law.

Police arrest suspect in Cal State Fullerton stabbing

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Police arrest suspect in Cal State Fullerton stabbing

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Police in California arrested a man in the stabbing death of a former Cal State Fullerton administrator, authorities announced Thursday.

Justice Department indicts 80 in online scams linked to Nigeria

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Justice Department indicts 80 in online scams linked to Nigeria

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The Justice Department unsealed a 252-count indictment accusing 80 people in the United States and Nigeria of attempting to steal millions of dollars through Internet scams.

Overstock CEO resigns citing involvement in government investigations

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Overstock CEO resigns citing involvement in government investigations

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Overstock.com CEO Patrick M. Byrne resigned Thursday, citing his involvement in a "deep state" investigation into the 2016 presidential election.

48 pounds of cocaine found in banana boxes at Washington grocery store

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

48 pounds of cocaine found in banana boxes at Washington grocery store

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Employees at a Washington state grocery store found $550,000 worth of cocaine hidden in boxes of bananas meant for sale, local law enforcement officials said Thursday.

Mistake at the store doubles woman's lottery prize to $1.4 million

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Mistake at the store doubles woman's lottery prize to $1.4 million

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- An Australian woman who accidentally used the same lottery slip to buy two tickets ended up having the mistake pay off when her prize was doubled.

2 dead of Legionnaires' disease after staying at Bulgaria resort

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2 dead of Legionnaires' disease after staying at Bulgaria resort

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Medical authorities say Legionnaires' disease has killed two British citizens, who were both likely exposed while on vacation to Bulgaria this summer.

Red-tailed hawk crashes through second-floor apartment window

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Red-tailed hawk crashes through second-floor apartment window

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A couple on their way to get married in California witnessed the moment a red-tailed hawk crashed through the window of a second-floor apartment.

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On This Day: Irish revolutionary Michael Collins assassinated

On Aug. 22, 1922, Michael Collins, a founder of the Irish Republican Army and a key figure in Ireland's independence movement, was assassinated by political opponents.

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Derogatory student loan debt is growing at 'stunning' pace, Fed report says

Derogatory student loan debt is growing at 'stunning' pace, Fed report says

Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The total amount of household debt in the United States has grown for the 20th consecutive quarter and student loans have become the most prevalent type of "severely derogatory" debt, new statistics show.

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Hong Kong protests will have lasting economic consequences

Hong Kong protests will have lasting economic consequences

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