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On This Day: Aristides wins first Kentucky Derby

Top News // 5 hours ago

On This Day: Aristides wins first Kentucky Derby

On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

More than 19,000 Palestinians displaced amid Israel's 'Gideon's Chariots' operation

World News // 9 hours ago

More than 19,000 Palestinians displaced amid Israel's 'Gideon's Chariots' operation

Inmates who escaped New Orleans jail had inside help, officials say

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Inmates who escaped New Orleans jail had inside help, officials say

Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act for deportations

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act for deportations

U.S. Navy announces updates for preservation of Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

U.S. Navy announces updates for preservation of Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona

May 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy on Friday announced its plans for a preservation project coordinated with the National Park Service for Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona that includes the removal of its aging mooring platforms.

Suspected serial killer Glen Rogers executed in Florida

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Suspected serial killer Glen Rogers executed in Florida

May 15 (UPI) -- A man convicted of murdering a woman in a Tampa Bay, Fla., motel room in 1995 was executed at 6:16 p.m. EDT on Thursday.

DHS, Secret Service investigating James Comey's seashell photo as potential Trump threat

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

DHS, Secret Service investigating James Comey's seashell photo as potential Trump threat

May 16 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that DHS and Secret Service are investigating a since-deleted picture former FBI Director James Comey published online as a threat targeting President Donald Trump.

Michigan man thought lottery jackpot win was a prank

Odd News // 16 hours ago

Michigan man thought lottery jackpot win was a prank

May 16 (UPI) -- A Detroit man said he initially thought he was being pranked when he discovered he had won a lottery prize of $25,000 a year for life.

Charter, Cox Communications merger valued at $34.5B

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Charter, Cox Communications merger valued at $34.5B

May 16 (UPI) -- Charter Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, announced a merger Friday with privately held Cox Communications in a multi-billion-dollar deal.

Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance

May 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's legislative agenda bill is slated to go through the House Budget Committee Friday, but it could be derailed by a handful of dissatisfied House Republicans.

Cold storm to bring rain, snow and thunder to western U.S. this weekend

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

Cold storm to bring rain, snow and thunder to western U.S. this weekend

As a storm tracks across the West this weekend, it will generate enough cold air for snow to fall over some of the higher elevations from the Cascades to the Wasatch and northern and central Rockies.

Analysis: After meeting Trump, Syria's new leader must prove his willingness, capability

World News // 17 hours ago

Analysis: After meeting Trump, Syria's new leader must prove his willingness, capability

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's announcement of the cessation of U.S. sanctions, along with his meeting with Syrian interim president, Ahmad Sharaa, marked a turning point and the beginning of a new chapter for Syria.

Police investigating missing Slovenian statue of Melania Trump

World News // 18 hours ago

Police investigating missing Slovenian statue of Melania Trump

May 16 (UPI) -- A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was stolen in a city in her home country of Slovenia, five years after it replaced a wooden sculpture damaged by arson.

Judge to consider if 'privilege' gives government right to hide Kilmar Abrego Garcia info

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

Judge to consider if 'privilege' gives government right to hide Kilmar Abrego Garcia info

May 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge will hear arguments Friday from the Trump administration to determine if the government has the legal privilege to not share details about its actions taken toward the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Salmon Rushdie attacker gets 25-year prison sentence

U.S. News // 19 hours ago

Salmon Rushdie attacker gets 25-year prison sentence

May 16 (UPI) -- The man already found guilty of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie was given the maximum-possible prison sentence on Friday in a courthouse in Mayville, N.Y.

Trump executive order reduces VOA staff by almost 600

U.S. News // 19 hours ago

Trump executive order reduces VOA staff by almost 600

May 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the firing of almost 600 employees with the publicly-funded Voice of America, representing about a third of the broadcaster's staff.

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe is done

World News // 20 hours ago

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe is done

May 16 (UPI) -- International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan notified the court Friday he will take a leave from his duties until an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him concludes.

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California

U.S. News // 21 hours ago

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California

May 16 (UPI) -- SpaceX Friday launched another routine Starlink satellite launch from California, the 20th this year.

Novo Nordisk CEO will step down amid falling share price and 'recent market challenges'

World News // 21 hours ago

Novo Nordisk CEO will step down amid falling share price and 'recent market challenges'

May 16 (UPI) -- Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is stepping down per mutual agreement with the company. The company said Friday he will continue as CEO for a while to smooth the leadership transition.

Palestinian death toll tops 53,000 after Israel airstrikes pummel Gaza overnight

World News // 22 hours ago

Palestinian death toll tops 53,000 after Israel airstrikes pummel Gaza overnight

May 16 (UPI) -- Dozens were killed in airstrikes after Israel stepped up its military offensive in northern Gaza, the Civil Defense Agency said, with the conflict marking another grim milepost as the death toll passed 53,000.

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