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Project to clear WWII-era bombs in Swiss town could take 20 years

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Project to clear WWII-era bombs in Swiss town could take 20 years

Authorities say a small town in Switzerland may have to abandon their homes for more than a decade while safety crews clear away thousands of tons of World War II-era munitions in an underground depot there.

Death toll from Delhi riots climbs to 11; violence begins to subside

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Death toll from Delhi riots climbs to 11; violence begins to subside

Democrats in Congress unveil environmental justice bill

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Democrats in Congress unveil environmental justice bill

Over 20 GOP lawmakers seek assurances on U.S.-Taliban deal

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Over 20 GOP lawmakers seek assurances on U.S.-Taliban deal

Watch live: Trumps honor African American History Month

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Watch live: Trumps honor African American History Month

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are scheduled to participate in a reception at the White House Thursday honoring African American History Month.

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced to 3 years for fraud

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Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced to 3 years for fraud

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Maryland sentenced author and former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh to three years in prison Thursday over a fraud scheme related to a series of children's books she wrote titled, "Healthy Holly."

Raytheon nets $15M to support small diameter bomb II

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Raytheon nets $15M to support small diameter bomb II

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Raytheon has been awarded a $15 million increase to a previous $100 million contract for Small Diameter Bomb II engineering, manufacturing and technical support, the Pentagon said.

Poll: Americans' satisfaction with U.S. world standing at 17-year high

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Poll: Americans' satisfaction with U.S. world standing at 17-year high

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Americans are more satisfied today with the United States' present standing in the world than they have been in nearly 20 years, a new survey showed Thursday.

U.S., South Korea diplomats discussed North Korea, report says

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U.S., South Korea diplomats discussed North Korea, report says

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. and South Korean diplomats exchanged a phone call on Thursday regarding North Korea, as Seoul struggles to contain a massive outbreak of COVID-19.

World's largest wealth fund, in Norway, earned 'historic' returns in 2019

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World's largest wealth fund, in Norway, earned 'historic' returns in 2019

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The largest wealth fund in the world said Thursday it achieved "historic" earnings last year that surpassed $180 million.

Obama demands pro-Trump PAC pull 'misleading' ad that uses his voice

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Obama demands pro-Trump PAC pull 'misleading' ad that uses his voice

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama is demanding that a conservative group supporting President Donald Trump's re-election remove an advertisement he says uses past comments out of context to attack Democratic candidate.

SF court rejects lawsuit that said YouTube violates First Amendment

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

SF court rejects lawsuit that said YouTube violates First Amendment

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court has ruled against a conservative nonprofit that accused YouTube and its owner Google of violating its right to freedom of speech.

North Korea postpones school amid coronavirus outbreak

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North Korea postpones school amid coronavirus outbreak

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- North Korea is delaying the opening of schools and kindergartens as the state continues to remain vigilant amid the ongoing outbreak of the new strain of coronavirus in China.

Second look confirms moderate U.S. economic growth in 2019

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Second look confirms moderate U.S. economic growth in 2019

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Commerce Department said the domestic economy grew moderately over the last three months of 2019 -- slightly more than 2 percent -- amid challenges for the rest of 2020 linked to the global spread of COVID-19.

Fears of pandemic stoked as more countries confirm COVID-19 cases

World News // 5 hours ago

Fears of pandemic stoked as more countries confirm COVID-19 cases

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- An infectious and deadly coronavirus that has killed thousands in China has spread to at least 44 countries, stirring fears that COVID-19 may soon become a pandemic.

South Koreans sue Shincheonji for embezzlement, violation of law

World News // 5 hours ago

South Koreans sue Shincheonji for embezzlement, violation of law

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A South Korean civic group is suing Shincheonji, the secretive religious group that is being widely blamed for the massive outbreak of the new strain of coronavirus.

British court blocks Heathrow Airport expansion on climate grounds

World News // 5 hours ago

British court blocks Heathrow Airport expansion on climate grounds

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A London court on Thursday blocked expansion at Heathrow Airport to add another runway, because the plans have failed to take into account how they might affect Britain's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.

U.S. lifts sanctions against Israeli general over South Sudan arms

World News // 6 hours ago

U.S. lifts sanctions against Israeli general over South Sudan arms

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury has lifted sanctions against a former Israeli general that were imposed amid accusations that he supplied weapons to both the South Sudan government and rebels.

Malaysian king lets lawmakers determine next prime minister

World News // 6 hours ago

Malaysian king lets lawmakers determine next prime minister

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Malaysian Parliament will meet next week to determine the nation's new prime minister following a week of political turmoil, interim leader Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday.

Reports: China's first COVID-19 patient not linked to seafood market

World News // 7 hours ago

Reports: China's first COVID-19 patient not linked to seafood market

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Chinese authorities said the first known patient of the new coronavirus in Wuhan had no connection to Huanan Seafood Market, which authorities have previously said is ground zero for COVID-19, according to Taiwan media.

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