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Oklahoma schedules 25 executions to begin in August

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Oklahoma schedules 25 executions to begin in August

An Oklahoma court on Friday scheduled the executions of 25 men over the next two and a half years, cases that the prisoners' lawyers say "exemplify systemic flaws" in the state's use of the death penalty.

Series of earthquakes shake South Carolina third time in week

U.S. News // 3 minutes ago

Series of earthquakes shake South Carolina third time in week

California law to require all packaging be recyclable or compostable

U.S. News // 33 minutes ago

California law to require all packaging be recyclable or compostable

Tropical Storm Bonnie forms, takes rare track toward Central America

World News // 1 hour ago

Tropical Storm Bonnie forms, takes rare track toward Central America

Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe to receive Medal of Freedom

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe to receive Medal of Freedom

July 1 (UPI) -- Olympians Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and actor Denzel Washington are among the first slate of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom handed out by President Joe Biden.

Florida 'don't say gay' law takes effect, White House says it hurts vulnerable students

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Florida 'don't say gay' law takes effect, White House says it hurts vulnerable students

July 1 (UPI) -- Florida's law prohibiting classroom discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in primary grade levels went into effect on Friday.

Biden predicts states will ban women from traveling for abortion

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Biden predicts states will ban women from traveling for abortion

July 1 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Friday predicted some states will try to prevent women from crossing state lines to seek an abortion but pledged to protect women's rights to travel to seek such services.

FOP report says shootings of police officers so far this year are up 19%

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

FOP report says shootings of police officers so far this year are up 19%

July 1 (UPI) -- The National Fraternal Order of Police said Friday that shootings of police officers in the line of duty thus far in 2022 are up by 19% from 2021. The FOP said so far this year 33 officers have been killed by gunfire.

Navy report: Human error caused fuel spill that poisoned Pearl Harbor water

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Navy report: Human error caused fuel spill that poisoned Pearl Harbor water

July 1 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy investigation has determined that contamination of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, drinking water in 2021 was the result of human error in handling two fuel spills from the Red Hill fuel storage facility.

At least 21 dead after Russian missiles strike coastal city in south Ukraine

World News // 5 hours ago

At least 21 dead after Russian missiles strike coastal city in south Ukraine

July 1 (UPI) -- At least 21 people were killed Friday when a Russian missile attack targeted the key southern Ukraine port city of Odessa, Ukrainian officials said.

Poll links political leanings to decisions on COVID-19 booster shots

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Poll links political leanings to decisions on COVID-19 booster shots

Who you voted for at the ballot box may have the most influence over whether you've gotten a COVID-19 booster shot, according to a survey conducted earlier this year.

Iowa family sues amusement park in death of 11-year-old in 2021

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Iowa family sues amusement park in death of 11-year-old in 2021

July 1 (UPI) -- The family of an 11-year-old Iowa boy who died when an amusement park ride malfunctioned nearly a year ago filed a lawsuit against the park and its managers on Thursday.

N.Y. lawmakers open special session to pass gun safety laws after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

N.Y. lawmakers open special session to pass gun safety laws after Supreme Court ruling

July 1 (UPI) -- New York lawmakers opened a special legislative session to rewrite state gun laws after the Supreme Court struck down a statute that said owners have to show good reason for carrying a concealed firearm in public.

Peru wildfire threatens historic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

World News // 7 hours ago

Peru wildfire threatens historic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

July 1 (UPI) -- A wildfire in Peru is threatening the iconic Incan ruins of Machu Picchu after a blaze burned 49 acres in the Andean mountains on Thursday, officials said.

Tesla workers file new suit alleging racial discrimination

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Tesla workers file new suit alleging racial discrimination

July 1 (UPI) -- A group of current and former Black employees of Tesla sued the company this week, alleging racial discrimination at the company's Fremont, California factory.

Crews battle Northern California wildfire that has injured 13 firefighters

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Crews battle Northern California wildfire that has injured 13 firefighters

July 1 (UPI) -- Crews are getting more control of a wildfire in Northern California that's blackened close to 1,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada mountains and injured more than a dozen firefighters.

Trial starts in Russia for WNBA star Brittney Griner

World News // 9 hours ago

Trial starts in Russia for WNBA star Brittney Griner

July 1 (UPI) -- The Moscow cannabis oil possession trial of WNBA player Brittney Griner began Friday, with Griner facing a possibility of up to 10 years in a Russian prison if convicted.

Ben & Jerry's sells interest in Israel

World News // 9 hours ago

Ben & Jerry's sells interest in Israel

July 1 (UPI) -- Ben & Jerry's ice cream parent company Unilever has sold its business interest in Israel to its distributor there in an effort to address its brand in connection with the country and West Bank settlements.

Inflation jumps to record 8.6% in eurozone

World News // 10 hours ago

Inflation jumps to record 8.6% in eurozone

July 1 (UPI) -- Inflation in the eurozone reached an annual rate of 8.6% in June, an increase from 8.1% in May, according to the latest European economic statistics released Friday.

Teenage girl loses leg after shark attack in waters off Florida Panhandle

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Teenage girl loses leg after shark attack in waters off Florida Panhandle

July 1 (UPI) -- A teenage girl has lost her leg, but is alive, after she was attacked by a shark along the coast in northwestern Florida on Thursday, authorities said.

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