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South Dakota farmers reeling from year's second record-breaking flood

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South Dakota farmers reeling from year's second record-breaking flood

Farmers in South Dakota, many still recovering from historic spring flooding, were hit with another record-shattering flood this week.

Nick Wolfhard relates to character in Netflix's 'Last Kids on Earth'

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Nick Wolfhard relates to character in Netflix's 'Last Kids on Earth'

U.S. universities boost cannabis courses, marijuana research

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

U.S. universities boost cannabis courses, marijuana research

USDA hemp regulations draft sent to White House

U.S. News // 1 day ago

USDA hemp regulations draft sent to White House

Wyoming coal region faces discouraging future

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Wyoming coal region faces discouraging future

The national slowdown for coal is being felt especially hard this summer in Wyoming's Powder River Basin, where four of the state's biggest coal mining companies went through a lockout, bankruptcies and a merger.

Insurance companies offer policies for African swine fever

World News // 1 day ago

Insurance companies offer policies for African swine fever

A handful of insurance companies in the United States and around the world are offering policies to cover the massive losses hog farmers may incur if African swine fever reaches their shores.

Walt Longmire back in Wyoming for new mystery novel

Entertainment News // 1 day ago

Walt Longmire back in Wyoming for new mystery novel

Author Craig Johnson talked to UPI about the enduring appeal of his fictional hero, Sheriff Walt Longmire, his latest mystery "Land of Wolves" and the possibility of a "Longmire" TV revival.

Defying ban, protesters march in Hong Kong, clash with police

World News // 2 days ago

Defying ban, protesters march in Hong Kong, clash with police

Defying a police ban on a scheduled march and rally Sunday, tens of thousands of Hong Kong protesters took to the streets for the 15th straight weekend on a day that saw some of the worst violence in weeks.

Antibiotic resistance in Florida dolphins increases, study says

U.S. News // 2 days ago

Antibiotic resistance in Florida dolphins increases, study says

Dolphins in Florida are carrying potentially deadly bacteria that show increased resistance to antibiotics, according to newly published research.

Farmers react cautiously to China excluding soy, pork from new tariffs

U.S. News // 4 days ago

Farmers react cautiously to China excluding soy, pork from new tariffs

Soy and pork prices jumped Friday after China announced it would exclude those commodities from its latest round of tariff escalations, but farmers say it's too soon to celebrate.

Analysts: John Bolton's exit could bring fresh start for North Korea talks

World News // 4 days ago

Analysts: John Bolton's exit could bring fresh start for North Korea talks

Experts are wondering what John Bolton's exit could mean for nuclear talks, but agree that Kim Jong Un's top officials are likely relieved to be working with someone else.

Sophie Kinsella: 'Can You Keep A Secret?' book feels 'fresh' as film

Movies // 4 days ago

Sophie Kinsella: 'Can You Keep A Secret?' book feels 'fresh' as film

Author Sophie Kinsella speaks with UPI about the film adaptation of her 2003 book "Can You Keep a Secret?" The film, starring Alexandra Daddario and Tyler Hoechlin, is in theaters Friday.

U.S. aquariums try to save Florida corals as disease spreads

U.S. News // 4 days ago

U.S. aquariums try to save Florida corals as disease spreads

Aquariums around the United States are helping to preserve coral species from the Florida Reef, saving them from a deadly disease that is killing major portions of the undersea ecosystem.

Analysts: U.S. approach 'inadequate' to restore South Korea, Japan ties

World News // 4 days ago

Analysts: U.S. approach 'inadequate' to restore South Korea, Japan ties

The United States may not be in a position to mediate tensions between allies South Korea and Japan because of the views and policies of President Donald Trump, analysts said Thursday.

Vaping lung disease: Legal pot labs start testing for vitamin E in cannabis oil

U.S. News // 5 days ago

Vaping lung disease: Legal pot labs start testing for vitamin E in cannabis oil

Some private cannabis testing labs are testing for vitamin E acetate, a possible cutting agent identified by the Food and Drug Administration as an ingredient in illicit vapes linked to an outbreak of lung disease.

U.N. experts: Protect protesters' rights in Hong Kong

World News // 5 days ago

U.N. experts: Protect protesters' rights in Hong Kong

A panel of United Nations experts on Thursday called for China and Hong Kong to protect the rights of protesters and expressed alarm at reports of attacks on demonstrators and arrests of activists.

Tomato, pepper prices could spike from seed import restrictions

U.S. News // 5 days ago

Tomato, pepper prices could spike from seed import restrictions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week imposed major import restrictions on tomato and pepper seeds after discovering that many of those seeds have been silently carrying a serious plant disease.

After tax fraud allegations, conservation land trusts under scrutiny

U.S. News // 6 days ago

After tax fraud allegations, conservation land trusts under scrutiny

An investigation by the Senate Finance Committee and a new law proposed in Congress aim to clean up the tax code for private deals with land trusts to protect that land for wildlife habitats, corridors and watersheds.

Drivers, charging stations face obstacles amid rising EV use in U.S.

U.S. News // 6 days ago

Drivers, charging stations face obstacles amid rising EV use in U.S.

One of the oldest arguments against widespread use of fully electric vehicles in the United States is the inconvenience of charging them, as there has never been large-scale access to stations.

Jim Carrey's Jeff Pickles shows the way through grief

TV // 6 days ago

Jim Carrey's Jeff Pickles shows the way through grief

Jim Carrey says his Showtime series "Kidding" gives him an outlet to explore the darkness in the world, and a vehicle to give viewers some hope.

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