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Jan. 1, 2000

Clinton telephones Putin

Clinton telephones Putin

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- President Clinton spoke by telephone Saturday for about 10 minutes with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who took control as Russian president following the surprise New Year's Eve resignation of Boris Yeltsin. The White House said Clinton and Putin both expressed their desire to work together while noting their disagreements on matters headed by the conflict in Chechnya. -- --

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Weary California fire victims facing more fierce winds, red flag warning

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Weary California fire victims facing more fierce winds, red flag warning

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Two major fires are still uncontained in the Los Angeles area with red flag warnings issued for Monday, meaning powerful Santa Ana winds will make conditions hard for crews to fight already devastating blazes.

TikTok returns after Trump says users 'deserve to see' inauguration

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

TikTok returns after Trump says users 'deserve to see' inauguration

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Returning President Donald Trump, ahead of his second term in office, said Sunday that TikTok users "deserve to see" his "exciting inauguration" as he promised an extension that would keep the app from staying dark.

First Israeli captives released as Palestinians return home in Gaza

World News // 4 hours ago

First Israeli captives released as Palestinians return home in Gaza

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The first three Israeli captives were released Sunday as Israel prepared to let go of dozens of Palestinian captives, signs that a long-awaited cease-fire was taking effect in Gaza.

'We have mixed feelings:' Gaza researcher describes mood on ground after ceasefire

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'We have mixed feelings:' Gaza researcher describes mood on ground after ceasefire

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- An artist and arts researcher in Gaza said that Palestinians in the enclave have mixed feelings as the ceasefire takes effect Sunday.

Biden closes out term with more clemency orders, pardons

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Biden closes out term with more clemency orders, pardons

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- On his final day in office, President Joe Biden pardoned five people, including a prominent civil rights activist who died in the 1940s and the speaker of the Virginia House.

Rashida Tlaib joins Palestinian Americans celebrating Gaza ceasefire online

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Rashida Tlaib joins Palestinian Americans celebrating Gaza ceasefire online

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Palestinian Americans across the United States, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib, celebrated a ceasefire between Hamas and Israeli fighters in Gaza that went into effect Sunday.

Chinese app Xiaohongshu springs to U.S. dominance as TikTok ban takes effect

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Chinese app Xiaohongshu springs to U.S. dominance as TikTok ban takes effect

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also referred to as RedNote in English, has sprung to supremacy as the top free app on iPhone as the ban on TikTok took effect Sunday, drawing the ire of U.S. lawmakers.

Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday if cease-fire takes effect

World News // 1 day ago

Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday if cease-fire takes effect

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The first three hostages held by Hamas and some prisoners held by Israel are scheduled to be exchanged following the cessation of hostilities Sunday.

On This Day: Georgia votes to secede from Union

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On This Day: Georgia votes to secede from Union

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- On Jan. 19, 1861, Georgia voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy.

UPI Almanac for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Top News // 14 hours ago

UPI Almanac for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

On Jan. 19, 1861, Georgia voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy.

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