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Prosecutors: Coast Guard officer plotted mass killing

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Prosecutors: Coast Guard officer plotted mass killing

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- A lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard arrested last week was allegedly planning to conduct a mass killing of liberal politicians and commentators.

Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report

Trump: Alabama woman who joined Islamic State can't return

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Trump: Alabama woman who joined Islamic State can't return

Iowa woman sentenced to life in prison for son's diaper rash death

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Iowa woman sentenced to life in prison for son's diaper rash death

UPI's Kevin Dietsch wins first place for Olympics photo

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UPI's Kevin Dietsch wins first place for Olympics photo

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- UPI photographer Kevin Dietsch won a first-place prize in the University of Missouri's Pictures of the Year International contest this week for his photograph of Austrian skier Stephanie Brunner.

U.S. had 7% rise in hate groups in 2018, watchdog says

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U.S. had 7% rise in hate groups in 2018, watchdog says

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The number of hate groups in the United States increased for the fourth year in a row in 2018 with a 7 percent jump, the Southern Poverty Law Center said.

Alleged torturer during Pinochet regime in Chile arrested in Australia

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Alleged torturer during Pinochet regime in Chile arrested in Australia

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Australian authorities arrested a woman for her alleged involvement in kidnappings and killings in Chile during the Pinochet regime from 1973 to 1990.

Judge postpones Michael Cohen's prison sentence

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Judge postpones Michael Cohen's prison sentence

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- A federal judge in New York City agreed to delay Michael Cohen's three-year prison sentence Wednesday.

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Meth worth $12.7M seized in strawberry shipment at border

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Meth worth $12.7M seized in strawberry shipment at border

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Texas confiscated $12.7 million worth of methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge.

South Korea, China to meet to tackle worsening air pollution

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South Korea, China to meet to tackle worsening air pollution

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- South Korean and Chinese officials are to meet next week to address the pressing issue of air pollution.

Bolivia to offer free, universal healthcare by March 1

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Bolivia to offer free, universal healthcare by March 1

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales on Wednesday signed a law to bring universal, free healthcare to at least several areas of Bolivia by March 1.

Israel Aerospace Industries shows off 'loitering' missile at India air show

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Israel Aerospace Industries shows off 'loitering' missile at India air show

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled its newest tactical drone missile at the Aero India Show in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Ethics watchdog declines to certify Wilbur Ross disclosure report

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Ethics watchdog declines to certify Wilbur Ross disclosure report

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The Office of Government Ethics declined to certify a disclosure report from Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross because he hasn't divested from BankUnited.

Japanese fighter plane crashes in Sea of Japan, two pilots rescued

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Japanese fighter plane crashes in Sea of Japan, two pilots rescued

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Two pilots aboard a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter plane were rescued Wednesday after their aircraft crashed into the Sea of Japan.

Venezuela leader Guaido gives military 3 days to switch sides

World News // 11 hours ago

Venezuela leader Guaido gives military 3 days to switch sides

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido on Wednesday gave the country's armed forces three days to stop supporting President Nicolas Maduro before relief aid arrives.

Boeing's EA-18G fighter plane under consideration by Finnish military

Defense News // 11 hours ago

Boeing's EA-18G fighter plane under consideration by Finnish military

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The Defense Department approved an offer for Boeing and the U.S. Navy to provide the EA-18G Growler fighter plane to the Finnish Defense Forces.

Microsoft says Russian hackers targeting European groups

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Microsoft says Russian hackers targeting European groups

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Microsoft said Wednesday the same Russian hackers who stole emails from Democrats two years ago are now targeting European think tanks ahead of elections in May.

United Launch Services, SpaceX awarded satellite contracts

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United Launch Services, SpaceX awarded satellite contracts

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- United Launch Services was awarded a $441.7 million contract to launch military satellites to orbit, the U.S. Defense Department announced.

Report: North Korea 'talks up' Nobel Peace Prize for Kim Jong Un

World News // 11 hours ago

Report: North Korea 'talks up' Nobel Peace Prize for Kim Jong Un

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- North Koreans are taking greater interest in the Nobel Peace Prize.

Supreme Court extends ban on excessive gov't fines to state, local governments

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Supreme Court extends ban on excessive gov't fines to state, local governments

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court, led by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ruled unanimously Wednesday that governments have limited power to impose fines and seize property.

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