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Epsilon upgraded to major hurricane strength

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Epsilon upgraded to major hurricane strength

Oct. 20 -- Hurricane Epsilon underwent rapid strengthening Wednesday afternoon and reached major hurricane status.

U.S. intelligence blames Iran for emails threatening Democratic voters

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U.S. intelligence blames Iran for emails threatening Democratic voters

CDC updates definition of 'close contact' to individuals with COVID-19

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CDC updates definition of 'close contact' to individuals with COVID-19

Watch live: NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, two cosmonauts depart space station

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Watch live: NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, two cosmonauts depart space station

Obama: 2020 is 'most important election of our entire lifetime'

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Obama: 2020 is 'most important election of our entire lifetime'

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Speaking Wednesday at his first in-person campaign event supporting Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama called 2020 "the most important election of our entire lifetime."

Alex Azar: 'One or two' COVID-19 vaccines could be available by December

Health News // 3 hours ago

Alex Azar: 'One or two' COVID-19 vaccines could be available by December

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Health and Human Services secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday that he expects "one or two safe and effective" COVID-19 vaccines to be available by the end of the year.

Senators call for pause to Army's new Combat Fitness Test

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Senators call for pause to Army's new Combat Fitness Test

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Two senators called for a delay in implementing the U.S. Army's Combat Fitness Test on Wednesday, citing a possible detriment to creating a diverse force.

Maryland man allegedly threatens to beat, kill Biden, Harris

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Maryland man allegedly threatens to beat, kill Biden, Harris

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- A Maryland man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening violence against Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris and their supporters, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

U.S. markets fall amid ongoing stimulus talks, tech stocks rise as Snap soars

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U.S. markets fall amid ongoing stimulus talks, tech stocks rise as Snap soars

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 98 points as Congress failed to produce a new stimulus package but tech stocks helped to prevent larger gains as Snap soared 28%.

Mark Esper: U.S. troops leaving Germany likely to stay in Eastern Europe

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Mark Esper: U.S. troops leaving Germany likely to stay in Eastern Europe

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Defense officials are looking at deploying U.S. soldiers closer to the Russian border after their departure from Germany are under consideration, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.

USS Ross deploys to Barents Sea for second time this year

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USS Ross deploys to Barents Sea for second time this year

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The USS Ross deployed to the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean, the U.S. Navy 6th Fleet said, the third time this year that Navy destroyers operated in the area.

Senate's 2nd 'skinny' COVID-19 relief bill fails to advance

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Senate's 2nd 'skinny' COVID-19 relief bill fails to advance

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Senate on Wednesday failed to pass an updated "skinny" COVID-19 relief package criticized by Democrats as being filled with "poison pills."

UN's Antonio Guterres condemns Nigerian protest violence

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UN's Antonio Guterres condemns Nigerian protest violence

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday condemned the escalation of violence during protests in Nigeria on Tuesday that led to one death and numerous injuries.

Survey: 80% of volunteers for Tokyo Olympics concerned about COVID-19

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Survey: 80% of volunteers for Tokyo Olympics concerned about COVID-19

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Nearly 80% of volunteers for the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics next year say they're concerned about how the city will handle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boeing, U.S. Navy to develop long-range strike missile demonstrator

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Boeing, U.S. Navy to develop long-range strike missile demonstrator

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Boeing has received a $30 million U.S. Navy contract to demonstrate advanced missile technologies for use on F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter planes, the company said.

10 NATO countries now spending 2% of GDP on defense, report shows

Defense News // 8 hours ago

10 NATO countries now spending 2% of GDP on defense, report shows

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- NATO countries' military spending grew in 2020 for the sixth straight year, but only 10 of 30 members spent two percent of GDP, a report on Wednesday said.

Air pollution killed nearly a half-million newborns last year, study says

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Air pollution killed nearly a half-million newborns last year, study says

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- New research Wednesday says air pollution is the leading cause of death for newborns in their first month of life, and was responsible for killing nearly a half-million babies last year.

Report: Mortgage applications fall for 2nd week

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Report: Mortgage applications fall for 2nd week

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Mortgage applications fell 0.6% last week from the week before, making the second straight weekly drop in the face of slight increases in rates, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

South Korea police launch investigation into delivery worker's death

World News // 8 hours ago

South Korea police launch investigation into delivery worker's death

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- South Korean authorities are investigating the death of a delivery driver who left behind a note detailing unfair contract terms with his company.

Purdue Pharma pleads guilty, agrees to pay billions in opioid settlement

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Purdue Pharma pleads guilty, agrees to pay billions in opioid settlement

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Drugmaker Purdue Pharma on Wednesday pleaded guilty to federal charges that accused the company of fueling the opioid crisis in the United States, and agreed to pay more than $8 billion in fines.

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