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Spy satellite launched after repeated delays

Defense News // 6 hours ago

Spy satellite launched after repeated delays

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A rocket carrying a spy satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Southern California after bad weather and technical problems delayed the sendoff.

Trump visits Dover Air Force Base to meet families of Americans killed in Syria

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Trump visits Dover Air Force Base to meet families of Americans killed in Syria

U.S. airstrike hits al-Shabab in Somalia

World News // 10 hours ago

U.S. airstrike hits al-Shabab in Somalia

More than 100 migrants feared dead off Libya

World News // 11 hours ago

More than 100 migrants feared dead off Libya

Snowstorm dumps snow, disrupts travel in Midwest, heads to Northeast

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Snowstorm dumps snow, disrupts travel in Midwest, heads to Northeast

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A major winter storm was dumping several inches of snow and causing travel headaches in the Midwest as residents in the Northeast braced for trouble.

Contamination fear leads to Johnsonville patty recall

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Contamination fear leads to Johnsonville patty recall

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The Milwaukee-based Johnsonville company has recalled more than 48,000 pounds of raw ground pork patty products over concerns they may be contaminated.

Thousands participate in Women's Marches across U.S.

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Thousands participate in Women's Marches across U.S.

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The 2019 Women's March began Saturday marking its third annual protest of the Trump presidency.

Pipeline blast in Mexico kills 66, injures over 70

World News // 14 hours ago

Pipeline blast in Mexico kills 66, injures over 70

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- At least 66 people were killed in a gas pipeline explosion in Central Mexico, the governor of the country's Hidalgo state said Saturday.

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376 migrants tunnel under Ariz. border fence for asylum requests

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

376 migrants tunnel under Ariz. border fence for asylum requests

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Nearly 400 migrants who crossed a tunnel underneath a border wall in Arizona voluntarily turned themselves into authorities this week, CBP said.

Trump's offer: Dreamers protection 'compromise' to end 4-week shutdown

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Trump's offer: Dreamers protection 'compromise' to end 4-week shutdown

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is offering protections to some illegal immigrants in exchange for $5.7 billion for a barrier along Mexico in a "major announcement."

Man charged in murder of exchange student in Australia

World News // 16 hours ago

Man charged in murder of exchange student in Australia

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Australian police charged a man with murder in the death of an Israeli exchange student Saturday after her body was found in Bundoora days earlier.

On This Day: Indira Gandhi elected prime minister

Top News // 22 hours ago

On This Day: Indira Gandhi elected prime minister

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- On Jan. 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India.

Second victim dies from NYC hammer attack

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Second victim dies from NYC hammer attack

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A second person died Friday three days after a man used a hammer to attack employees at a New York City restaurant, police said.

Canadian Olympic snowboarder Max Parrot diagnosed with cancer

World News // 1 day ago

Canadian Olympic snowboarder Max Parrot diagnosed with cancer

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot, winner of a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, announced doctors diagnosed him with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Chicago officer sentenced to 81 months for shooting teen

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Chicago officer sentenced to 81 months for shooting teen

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A judge sentenced a former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke to nearly seven years in prison for the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014.

Prague man sets himself on fire in square

World News // 1 day ago

Prague man sets himself on fire in square

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A man set himself on fire in Prague during a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of a student's self-immolation in protest of a Soviet invasion, police said.

FDA to furlough more workers to fund review of new treatments

U.S. News // 1 day ago

FDA to furlough more workers to fund review of new treatments

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues to disrupt the FDA's oversight of potentially life-saving drugs such as allergy medication.

Union workers, environmentalists protest Ford, GM at Detroit Auto Show

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Union workers, environmentalists protest Ford, GM at Detroit Auto Show

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Protests by environmentalists and unionized autoworkers at one of the largest U.S. automakers are interrupting the pomp and fanfare of the Detroit Auto Show.

Venezuelan opposition readies protests against Maduro

World News // 1 day ago

Venezuelan opposition readies protests against Maduro

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Venezuela's National Assembly leader has called for broad sectors of the country to protest next week against President Nicolas Maduro.

100M in Midwest, Northeast face freezing cold, heavy snow

U.S. News // 1 day ago

100M in Midwest, Northeast face freezing cold, heavy snow

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Freezing cold temperatures and heavy snow are expected across the Midwest and Northeast this weekend, weather that canceled hundreds of flights Friday.

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