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Supreme Court expedites hearing arguments against Texas abortion ban

Supreme Court expedites hearing arguments against Texas abortion ban

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients at higher risk for cognitive decline

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients at higher risk for cognitive decline

Alec Baldwin says he's heartbroken after killing film crew member with prop gun

Alec Baldwin says he's heartbroken after killing film crew member with prop gun

Printable steak, insect protein, fungus among space food idea winners

Printable steak, insect protein, fungus among space food idea winners

What to stream this weekend: 'Dune,' 'Insecure' Season 5

What to stream this weekend: 'Dune,' 'Insecure' Season 5

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Study: Brain fog can persist in younger COVID-19 patients who are not hospitalized

Study: Brain fog can persist in younger COVID-19 patients who are not hospitalized

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- People who contract COVID-19 can experience brain fog and other cognitive impairments even if they're younger or not hospitalized, according to a new study based on observations at New York's Mount Sinai Health System.

Federal deficit reached $2.77 trillion for fiscal 2021; lower than expected

Federal deficit reached $2.77 trillion for fiscal 2021; lower than expected

Pfizer says studies show COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective in kids 5-11

Pfizer says studies show COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective in kids 5-11

Beijing OKs COVID-19 vaccine boosters ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

Beijing OKs COVID-19 vaccine boosters ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

CDC approves Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters, mixing and matching doses

CDC approves Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters, mixing and matching doses

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Maine's North Woods offers glimpse of future fights for 'green energy'

Lizzy Caplan: 'Inside Job' makes conspiracies 'funny and fun' again

Senators: U.S. aims to stay on top in international space race

Real estate heir Robert Durst charged with murder in wife's 1982 disappearance

Non-partisan audit in Wisconsin finds no widespread fraud in 2020 election

Neera Tanden named White House staff secretary

Israel's defense minister names 6 Palestinian NGOs terrorist organizations

Israel's defense minister names 6 Palestinian NGOs terrorist organizations

Swedish rapper Einar shot dead in Stockholm; police suspect gang ties

Gunpowder factory catches fire, explodes in Russia; at least 16 dead

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Peter Scolari, 'Bosom Buddies' and 'Girls' actor, dies at 66

Super Junior's Eunhyuk films 'Be' music video in behind-the-scenes look

'The King's Man' teaser: Ralph Fiennes assembles group of rogue spies

Pablo Escobar's hippos recognized as legal persons in the U.S.

Teenage friends split scratch-off lottery ticket, win $3M

Hong Kong bus company lulls passengers to sleep with 5-hour tour

Deadly liver disease tied to obesity is on the rise

Deadly liver disease tied to obesity is on the rise

Study: Newborns who sleep better are less likely to be overweight

Nurses more likely to have suicidal thoughts, less likely to seek help, study says

Scorched earth left by wildfires can trigger new disasters

Scorched earth left by wildfires can trigger new disasters

Study: Paris Climate Agreement targets require unprecedented fossil fuel cuts

SpaceX conducts 2 test firings of Starship 20 in Texas

On This Day: Congress expands hate-crime law to protect LGBTQ communities

On This Day: Congress expands hate-crime law to protect LGBTQ communities

UPI Archives: Matthew Shepard dies after beating

UPI Archives: Wyoming beating suspects in court

MLB playoffs, NBA openers, football, NASCAR fill weekend sports schedule

Dolphins coach Flores 'happy' with QB Tua Tagovailoa, won't discuss Watson rumors

LeBron, Kobe, Shaq among 76 players on NBA's 75th anniversary team

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This week in Washington

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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris mark MLK memorial anniversary

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris mark MLK memorial anniversary

Moments from the 16th Rome Film Festival

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Lawmakers ask NFL for findings of Washington team probe after Gruden emails

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Lawmakers ask NFL for findings of Washington team probe after Gruden emails

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Two House lawmakers are asking the NFL for documents relating to the workplace culture of the Washington Football Team, just two weeks after the team's president was linked to emails from disgraced coach Jon Gruden.

Scottish man finds second message in a bottle from Canada

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Scottish man finds second message in a bottle from Canada

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A man walking on a beach in Scotland found a message in a bottle and discovered it was the second such message to travel across the Atlantic Ocean from the same man in Canada.

NTSB: Plane that crashed in Houston hadn't been flown in 10 months

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

NTSB: Plane that crashed in Houston hadn't been flown in 10 months

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Federal investigators say a plane that crashed in Houston this week hadn't been used for nearly a year and that there's evidence of "heavy braking" immediately before the accident.

Scientists develop quick test for marijuana use

Science News // 7 hours ago

Scientists develop quick test for marijuana use

Researchers may be one step closer to developing the equivalent of a Breathalyzer for detecting marijuana use.

ACLU of Texas sues school district over dress code's long-hair policy

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

ACLU of Texas sues school district over dress code's long-hair policy

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is suing a Houston-area school district over a dress code policy it says has led to multiple students being disciplined for having long hair.

Wall Street gets second bitcoin-related ETF -- and first on Nasdaq

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Wall Street gets second bitcoin-related ETF -- and first on Nasdaq

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Wall Street will see its second bitcoin-related ETF to begin trading on Friday, and the first on the Nasdaq.

Texas, Missouri sue Biden admin to resume border wall construction

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Texas, Missouri sue Biden admin to resume border wall construction

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Texas and Missouri have sued the Biden administration to force it to continue building a physical barrier along the U.S. southern border.

Watchdog investigates 4 lawmakers on ethics violations

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Watchdog investigates 4 lawmakers on ethics violations

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The Office of Congressional Ethics said in separate reports that it has "substantial reason to believe" that four House lawmakers have breached ethics laws.

Alabama executes Willie Smith by lethal injection

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Alabama executes Willie Smith by lethal injection

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Alabama corrections officials executed Willie Smith on Thursday, eight months after the Supreme Court halted his lethal injection over a dispute about having his pastor present in the death chamber.

Study: Mandates get more people vaccinated than recommendations

Health News // 13 hours ago

Study: Mandates get more people vaccinated than recommendations

Requiring COVID-19 shots for work, school or travel will boost vaccination rates without the backlash and mass walkouts that many have predicted, new research predicts.

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Lizzy Caplan: 'Inside Job' makes conspiracies 'funny and fun' again

Lizzy Caplan: 'Inside Job' makes conspiracies 'funny and fun' again

Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Netflix animated comedy "Inside Job" follows a secret organization responsible for perpetuating government conspiracies -- a subject star Lizzy Caplan says has recently "taken on a more sinister flare."

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Founding Fathers would agree with vaccine mandates for public good

Founding Fathers would agree with vaccine mandates for public good