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On This Day: Mine sinks HMHS Britannic during WWI

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On This Day: Mine sinks HMHS Britannic during WWI

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- On Nov. 21, 1916, the HMHS Britannic, built as a passenger liner and later pressed into service as a hospital ship during World War I, was sunk by a naval mine.

Florida's once-struggling Space Coast seeing boom from aerospace, defense firms

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Florida's once-struggling Space Coast seeing boom from aerospace, defense firms

South Korea to consider allowing soldiers to use private cell phones

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South Korea to consider allowing soldiers to use private cell phones

Judge dismisses charges in historic female genital mutilation case

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Judge dismisses charges in historic female genital mutilation case

South Korea disbands 'comfort women' foundation

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South Korea disbands 'comfort women' foundation

SEOUL, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- South Korea announced Wednesday that it will disband a foundation established under its agreement with Japan to settle "comfort women" issues.

Democrat Ben McAdams wins Utah House race over Mia Love

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Democrat Ben McAdams wins Utah House race over Mia Love

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Democrat Ben McAdams defeated Republican incumbent Rep. Mia Love in the race for Utah's 4th Congressional District after final vote counts were released Tuesday.

2 adults, 2 children found dead at scene of N.J. mansion fire

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2 adults, 2 children found dead at scene of N.J. mansion fire

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Four people, including two children, were found dead at the scene of a fire on a sprawling New Jersey estate Tuesday.

Trump's lawyers submit answers to Mueller probe

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Trump's lawyers submit answers to Mueller probe

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's legal team submitted his written answers to questions posed by special counsel Robert Mueller, his lawyer said Tuesday.

DNA test cracks cold case death of Harvard student Jane Britton

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DNA test cracks cold case death of Harvard student Jane Britton

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- DNA testing identified a rapist as the man responsible for the slaying of Harvard student Jane Britton in 1969, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced.

Former MSU president charged in connection to Nassar probe

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Former MSU president charged in connection to Nassar probe

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The Michigan Attorney General's Office charged former MSU President Lou Anna Simon with lying to police in connection to the investigation into Larry Nassar.

CDC advises consumers to avoid all romaine lettuce

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CDC advises consumers to avoid all romaine lettuce

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The CDC on Tuesday advised consumers to avoid romaine lettuce after an outbreak of E. coli affecting 32 people.

Abbas rival calls on Palestinian leader to form united government

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Abbas rival calls on Palestinian leader to form united government

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Former Fatah leader Mohammad Dahlan called on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Gaza and form a united Palestinian government.

Dow, other U.S. indexes down for the year as retail, tech stocks fall

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Dow, other U.S. indexes down for the year as retail, tech stocks fall

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial average and other major U.S. indexes continued to fall Tuesday as shares of major retailers were down ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Study: Most unauthorized immigrants are long settled in U.S.

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Study: Most unauthorized immigrants are long settled in U.S.

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A new study provides a picture of the diverse, established lives of the 11.3 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States.

U.N. environment chief steps down over travel expenses

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U.N. environment chief steps down over travel expenses

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The United Nations' top environmental chief resigned Tuesday after coming under scrutiny for his travel expenses.

Saab receives order from U.S. Army for ULCANS camouflage netting

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Saab receives order from U.S. Army for ULCANS camouflage netting

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has placed a $66 million order to Saab for delivery of the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net System for ground troops and vehicles.

DARPA tests autonomous drone swarms against communications and GPS jamming

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DARPA tests autonomous drone swarms against communications and GPS jamming

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- DARPA has conducted a demonstration test series at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., showcasing a program for autonomous drone operations

More than 100 report stolen phones at Brazil music show

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More than 100 report stolen phones at Brazil music show

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- More than 100 people who went to an indoor music event in Rio de Janeiro that extended into early Tuesday reported their cell phones were stolen.

Suicide blast at Kabul hotel kills dozens

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Suicide blast at Kabul hotel kills dozens

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A suicide bombing at a Kabul wedding hall left dozens dead Tuesday during a celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, health officials said.

Eurowings employees strike causes flight cancellations

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Eurowings employees strike causes flight cancellations

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Eurowings employees in Germany held a warning strike over a wage dispute Tuesday, leading to at least 26 flight cancelations.

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