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Gov. Wolf signs EO to ban conversion therapy in Pennsylvania

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Gov. Wolf signs EO to ban conversion therapy in Pennsylvania

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order Tuesday effectively banning so-called conversion therapy in the state in an effort to protect its LGBTQ residents from the controversial practice.

Liz Cheney projected to lose Wyoming primary

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Liz Cheney projected to lose Wyoming primary

Watch Live: NASA Artemis 1 rocket begins pre-launch rollout

Science News // 2 hours ago

Watch Live: NASA Artemis 1 rocket begins pre-launch rollout

Britain's Rwanda deportation flights grounded over political killings warning

World News // 4 hours ago

Britain's Rwanda deportation flights grounded over political killings warning

U.S. cuts Colorado River water allocations to drought-stricken Southwest

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

U.S. cuts Colorado River water allocations to drought-stricken Southwest

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Interior Department has announced it will cut water supplies from the Colorado River to six neighboring states and Mexico after talks failed on a new water conservation plan.

Texas school officials remove 41 books from library shelves, including the Bible

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Texas school officials remove 41 books from library shelves, including the Bible

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Keller, Texas, schools are removing 41 books that were challenged last year within the district, including the Bible, "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison and a version of Anne Frank's "The Diary of a Young Girl."

Retired UPI reporter Philip Newman dead at 91

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Retired UPI reporter Philip Newman dead at 91

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Philip Newman, a retired United Press International journalist, died following a bout with COVID-19, his wife told UPI. He was 91 years old.

Police detective arrested with Genovese, Bonanno crime family members in New York

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Police detective arrested with Genovese, Bonanno crime family members in New York

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Nine members and associates of two of New York City's organized crime families, including one police detective, were arrested Tuesday on gambling and racketeering charges.

Judge sets hearing on unsealing Mar-a-Lago search affidavit for Thursday

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Judge sets hearing on unsealing Mar-a-Lago search affidavit for Thursday

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- A Florida judge announced a hearing for Thursday on unsealing an affidavit detailing the justification of the search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

Biden signs bill to fight climate change, lower drug prices, reduce federal deficit

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Biden signs bill to fight climate change, lower drug prices, reduce federal deficit

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it one of the "most significant laws in our history," which pours billions into fighting climate change, enhancing healthcare and mitigating rising prices.

Dow rises 239 points, posts fifth-straight winning day

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Dow rises 239 points, posts fifth-straight winning day

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 239 points Tuesday, posting gains for the fifth consecutive session.

10-year-old boy's leg partially amputated in Florida shark attack

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

10-year-old boy's leg partially amputated in Florida shark attack

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys and had one of his legs partially amputated, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Former California congressman arrested on fraud charges

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Former California congressman arrested on fraud charges

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Former California Democratic Rep. T.J. Cox was arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Kenya opposition leader rejects election results

World News // 9 hours ago

Kenya opposition leader rejects election results

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Kenya's opposition leader rejected the results of the country's presidential election on Tuesday and vowed to mount a court challenge.

House Reps accuse Homeland Security chief of obstruction

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

House Reps accuse Homeland Security chief of obstruction

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Two House Democrats on Tuesday accused the head of the Department of Homeland Security of obstructing investigations into missing Secret Service text messages related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Scientists announce plans to resurrect extinct Tasmanian tiger

Science News // 10 hours ago

Scientists announce plans to resurrect extinct Tasmanian tiger

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based genetics firm, announced it is working to "de-extinct" the Tasmanian tiger, also known as thylacine, within the next decade to slow biodiversity loss and climate change.

NBA won't schedule games on Election Day to encourage voting

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

NBA won't schedule games on Election Day to encourage voting

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- In the fall and winter months there are few nights without pro basketball. But this year, Election Day will be one of those dates. The NBA announced Tuesday it will instead focus on encouraging fans to vote Nov. 8.

GM recalls more than 494,000 SUVs for seatbelt issues

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

GM recalls more than 494,000 SUVs for seatbelt issues

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- General Motors has recalled more than 494,000 full-size SUVs because of possible faulty seatbelt buckle assembles.

U.S. military test fires unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from California

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

U.S. military test fires unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from California

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. military carried out a test of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday to "provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation's nuclear deterrent."

Remains of India soldier killed in 1984 found high in Himalayas

World News // 11 hours ago

Remains of India soldier killed in 1984 found high in Himalayas

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The remains of an Indian soldier who went missing during a military operation almost 40 years ago have been found, military officials said.

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