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Rapid growth of medical pot comes with risk, experts say

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Rapid growth of medical pot comes with risk, experts say

Medical marijuana markets are growing fastest in Oklahoma and Florida, prompting urgent calls for research on health impact and drug interaction.

North Korea defector's death reveals plight of trafficked women

World News // 13 hours ago

North Korea defector's death reveals plight of trafficked women

Watch live: Newest GPS satellite scheduled to launch Thursday in Florida

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

Watch live: Newest GPS satellite scheduled to launch Thursday in Florida

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

U.S. News // 1 day ago

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

U.S. national parks boost online messages to reduce risky behavior

U.S. News // 2 days ago

U.S. national parks boost online messages to reduce risky behavior

To counteract risky behavior possibly inspired by social media videos, photos and just plain bragging, the U.S. National Park System has created apps and videos to help visitors stay safe.

Invasive fish, snakes tracked with high-tech databases, maps, DNA

U.S. News // 3 days ago

Invasive fish, snakes tracked with high-tech databases, maps, DNA

Fish scientists on the hunt for non-native species are using an array of sophisticated techniques, including high-tech databases, storm maps and DNA samples to track destructive newcomers to U.S. waterways.

Network executives weigh in on fans' influence on TV, movies

Entertainment News // 3 days ago

Network executives weigh in on fans' influence on TV, movies

When do fans have the power to influence movies and television, and should they? Network executives and creators weigh in.

Hong Kong protests show no sign of slowing as 1.7 million rally

World News // 3 days ago

Hong Kong protests show no sign of slowing as 1.7 million rally

The organizers of a rally on Sunday afternoon in Hong Kong's Victoria Park claimed that at least 1.7 million protesters turned out in a massive show of force against government leaders and the police.

Zuniga plays 'Nurse Ratched on steroids' in V.C. Andrews adaptation

TV // 5 days ago

Zuniga plays 'Nurse Ratched on steroids' in V.C. Andrews adaptation

Daphne Zuniga recently talked to UPI about finally working with her fellow 1990s icon Jason Priestley, aging up with makeup, directing her own projects and the enduring appeal of "Spaceballs."

CBD still not legal in food for humans or animals, FDA says

U.S. News // 5 days ago

CBD still not legal in food for humans or animals, FDA says

A roomful of natural products professionals and CBD entrepreneurs heard the bad news in Denver from a spokesperson: The U.S. FDA still considers CBD a prohibited substance in any food for humans or animals.

Danny McBride thinks TV is better for comedy than movies

TV // 6 days ago

Danny McBride thinks TV is better for comedy than movies

Danny McBride is about to launch his third series for HBO -- "The Righteous Gemstones."

Record seaweed blooms cut tourism, hurt beaches in Florida, Caribbean

U.S. News // 6 days ago

Record seaweed blooms cut tourism, hurt beaches in Florida, Caribbean

Record amounts of seaweed this summer have caused historic damage to beaches and cut tourism in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean, researchers and public officials say.

Pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmakers: Lam, not Xi, to blame for unrest

World News // 6 days ago

Pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmakers: Lam, not Xi, to blame for unrest

Hong Kong's progressive lawmakers say they are seeking reform within the policy of "one country, two systems" that binds their city-state to mainland China.

Anti-Japan demonstrations mark Korean independence day celebration

World News // 6 days ago

Anti-Japan demonstrations mark Korean independence day celebration

Thousands of anti-Japan protesters took to the streets of downtown Seoul on Thursday, the 74th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan.

$10M plan aims to fortify crumbling cliffs beneath New York homes

U.S. News // 1 week ago

$10M plan aims to fortify crumbling cliffs beneath New York homes

A New York City community is prepared to spend nearly $10 million to begin reinforcing eroding bluffs that are slowly increasing the risk to homes and business.

More states allowing gender-neutral birth certificates, IDs

U.S. News // 1 week ago

More states allowing gender-neutral birth certificates, IDs

For intersex people, born with both male and female chromosomal or sexual traits, new rules in several states allow an "X" on birth certificates and drivers' licenses help bring their status out of the shadows.

U.S., South Korea burden-sharing talks spur worries of widening rift

World News // 1 week ago

U.S., South Korea burden-sharing talks spur worries of widening rift

Military cost-sharing renegotiations between the United States and South Korea raise significant concerns, U.S. analysts tell UPI.

Environmental groups say they'll sue over green sea turtle habitat

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Environmental groups say they'll sue over green sea turtle habitat

The United States should designate more critical habitat for the endangered green sea turtle, according to three environmental groups that say they will sue the government to declare additional protected areas.

'BH90210' reboot finds comedy in cast's legacy

TV // 1 week ago

'BH90210' reboot finds comedy in cast's legacy

"Beverly Hills 90210" ended in 2000 with the characters past high school, so a 2019 reboot showing them as adults would make sense, but stars Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth weren't interested in a traditional reboot.

Korean wartime forced laborers still seeking apology, reparations from Japan

World News // 1 week ago

Korean wartime forced laborers still seeking apology, reparations from Japan

While a trade dispute been Japan and South Korea sparked by the issue of wartime forced labor rages on, many are still waiting for compensation and an apology.

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