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Underdog reformist wins Iranian presidential election

World News // 18 minutes ago

Underdog reformist wins Iranian presidential election

July 6 (UPI) -- Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian unexpectedly won Iran's presidential election with 16.3 million votes during Friday's runoff election.

In race for White House, 'I'm going to win again,' defiant Biden tells Wisconsin rally

U.S. News // 21 minutes ago

In race for White House, 'I'm going to win again,' defiant Biden tells Wisconsin rally

Tropical Storm Beryl nears Texas with expected landfall Monday

World News // 44 minutes ago

Tropical Storm Beryl nears Texas with expected landfall Monday

On This Day: 'Forrest Gump' opens in U.S. theaters

Top News // 8 hours ago

On This Day: 'Forrest Gump' opens in U.S. theaters

Venezuelan opposition hopes to unseat Maduro despite crackdowns

World News // 15 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition hopes to unseat Maduro despite crackdowns

July 5 (UPI) -- Today is Venezuelan Independence Day, less than a month out from the country's highly anticipated general election on July 28 when many opposition supporters expect to unseat President Nicolás Maduro.

For now, judge bars release of Nashville Covenant School shooter writings

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

For now, judge bars release of Nashville Covenant School shooter writings

July 5 (UPI) -- Following a late Thursday ruling by a Tennessee judge, the Nashville Covenant School shooter's writings won't be publicly released.

Vatican excommunicates far-right critic of Pope Francis

World News // 17 hours ago

Vatican excommunicates far-right critic of Pope Francis

July 5 (UPI) -- The Vatican said Friday it excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former Vatican ambassador to the United States and a staunch critic of Pope Francis.

Britain's Labor Party in landslide election win

World News // 18 hours ago

Britain's Labor Party in landslide election win

July 5 (UPI) -- Britain's Labor Party won a landslide victory Friday in a general election that saw the ruling Conservative Party of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak swept from power after 14 years in government.

Woman wins $220,000 from lottery ticket printed by mistake

Odd News // 19 hours ago

Woman wins $220,000 from lottery ticket printed by mistake

July 5 (UPI) -- A Nebraska woman scored a $220,000 jackpot from the Nebraska Lottery's Pick 5 drawing with a ticket that was printed by mistake.

Former Calif. Rep. Jackie Speier reveals breast cancer, successful lumpectomy

U.S. News // 19 hours ago

Former Calif. Rep. Jackie Speier reveals breast cancer, successful lumpectomy

July 5 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Rep. C Speier, D-Calif., has revealed she was was diagnosed with breast cancer.

California's Death Valley might hit 130 in 'extreme health risk' heat wave

U.S. News // 19 hours ago

California's Death Valley might hit 130 in 'extreme health risk' heat wave

July 5 (UPI) -- An intense heat wave considered an extreme health risk for tens of millions of people is expected to peak over the weekend through Monday in California and western states.

Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies tumble over Mt. Gox payback fears

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies tumble over Mt. Gox payback fears

July 5 (UPI) -- Cryptocurrencies -- including the king of digital currency, Bitcoin -- suffered a major sell-off this week that extended to Friday with the defunct Mt. Gox announcing its repayment plans.

Economy added 206,000 jobs in June; jobless rate rises to 4.1%

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

Economy added 206,000 jobs in June; jobless rate rises to 4.1%

July 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. economy created 206,000 new jobs in June, edging out expectations from Dow Jones economists. Still, new entries into the workforce sent the unemployment rate leaping to its highest percentage since 2021.

Man who stabbed South Korean opposition leader gets 15 years in prison

World News // 23 hours ago

Man who stabbed South Korean opposition leader gets 15 years in prison

July 5 (UPI) -- The knife attacker who stabbed Korean opposition leader and Democratic Party Chair Lee Jae-myung in the neck in January while posing as a supporter in Busan was given 15 years in prison Friday.

Fourth of July shark attacks injure 3 people in Texas, 1 in Florida

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Fourth of July shark attacks injure 3 people in Texas, 1 in Florida

July 5 (UPI) -- Texas officials said three people are believed to have been injured in shark attacks in the waters off South Padre Island on the Fourth of July. A fourth person was bitten in Florida.

3 dead, 7 injured after driver plows into July Fourth celebration in NYC

U.S. News // 1 day ago

3 dead, 7 injured after driver plows into July Fourth celebration in NYC

July 5 (UPI) -- Three people died and seven others were injured when an alleged drunk driver plowed into a crowd of people attending a Fourth of July celebration on the Lower East Side of New York City on Thursday, police said.

California Thompson fire 29% contained, smaller French fire 5% contained

U.S. News // 1 day ago

California Thompson fire 29% contained, smaller French fire 5% contained

July 5 (UPI) -- California's Thompson fire was 29% contained and had burned 3,789 acres in Butte County by Thursday night. The French wildfire in Mariposa County was 5% contained and had burned 843 acres as of early Friday morning.

Samsung expects more than 1,400% profit jump in Q2 on demand for AI chips

World News // 1 day ago

Samsung expects more than 1,400% profit jump in Q2 on demand for AI chips

SEOUL, July 5 (UPI) -- Samsung Electronics estimated Friday that its second-quarter profits increased nearly 15-fold from a year earlier, thanks to a strong recovery in the memory chip market driven by artificial intelligence demand.

Governors back Joe Biden, who will 'absolutely not' leave race for president

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Governors back Joe Biden, who will 'absolutely not' leave race for president

July 3 (UPI) -- Joe Biden said he won't leave the presidential race, and Democratic governors expressed their support for his candidacy after meeting with the president. Another congressional Democrat now says he should withdraw.

On This Day: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League

Top News // 1 day ago

On This Day: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League

July 5 (UPI) -- On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in Major League Baseball's American League.

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