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Lebanon declares emergency after protests, violence in wake of blasts

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Lebanon declares emergency after protests, violence in wake of blasts

The Lebanese Parliament declared a state of emergency Thursday, more than a week after two explosions rocked the port of Beirut and killed more than 200 people.

COVID-19 deaths in NYC 'comparable' to 1918-1919 flu pandemic

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COVID-19 deaths in NYC 'comparable' to 1918-1919 flu pandemic

Rodrigo Duterte could be administered Russian vaccine in May, Manila says

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Rodrigo Duterte could be administered Russian vaccine in May, Manila says

British officials plan to block migrants after 10th day of arrivals

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British officials plan to block migrants after 10th day of arrivals

Gallup: Fewer in U.S. satisfied with treatment of women

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Gallup: Fewer in U.S. satisfied with treatment of women

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- While slightly more than half of Americans say they're satisfied with society's treatment of women, a new survey Thursday showed the share is way down from where it was five years ago -- especially among females.

Report: North Korea laborers still deployed overseas

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Report: North Korea laborers still deployed overseas

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- North Korea's state-sanctioned guest workers continue to be deployed to overseas sites in violation of international sanctions, according to a Japanese press report.

For the 1st time in months, U.S. unemployment claims under 1 million

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For the 1st time in months, U.S. unemployment claims under 1 million

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Fewer than 1 million U.S. workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the first time in months the figure has been that low, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.

U.S. records highest one-day COVID-19 death toll in 7 weeks

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U.S. records highest one-day COVID-19 death toll in 7 weeks

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- There were more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths in the United States on Wednesday, the highest national toll in nearly two months, according to new figures Thursday.

IEA lowers global oil demand forecast for 2020 and 2021

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IEA lowers global oil demand forecast for 2020 and 2021

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The International Energy Agency lowered expectations on Thursday for world oil demand for the rest of this year and next.

India reports record 67K cases; New Zealand fights new outbreak

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India reports record 67K cases; New Zealand fights new outbreak

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- India on Thursday reported nearly 67,000 new cases of COVID-19, its largest single-day increase on record, and New Zealand is fighting a new outbreak after more than 100 days without a local transmission.

USDA: 60% of North Koreans are food insecure

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USDA: 60% of North Koreans are food insecure

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Some 60% of North Koreans are suffering food insecurity, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.

Elderly patient dies of West Nile virus in Southern California

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Elderly patient dies of West Nile virus in Southern California

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed the region's first death to the West Nile virus of the 2020 season.

On This Day: Capt. Frank Hawkes sets air speed record

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On This Day: Capt. Frank Hawkes sets air speed record

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- On Aug. 13, 1930, Capt. Frank Hawkes set an air speed record by flying from Los Angeles to New York in 12 hours, 25 minutes.

USDA finds noxious weeds, bug larva in unsolicited seeds from China

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

USDA finds noxious weeds, bug larva in unsolicited seeds from China

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has discovered noxious weeds and a bug larva in mystery seeds that were sent unsolicited from China to thousands of U.S. residents.

Utah police dept. suspends K-9 unit after Black man attacked

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Utah police dept. suspends K-9 unit after Black man attacked

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Salt Lake City Police Department has suspended its K9 unit a day after bodycam footage was published showing an officer ordering his police dog to attack a Black man keeling on the ground with his hands in the air.

California homes evacuated as fire grows to 10K acres

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

California homes evacuated as fire grows to 10K acres

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Officials said 100 homes in northern Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders as a fast-moving brush fire that erupted Wednesday afternoon quickly grew to 10,000 acres in a matter of hours.

3 men linked to R. Kelly charged for seeking to influence victim testimonies

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

3 men linked to R. Kelly charged for seeking to influence victim testimonies

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Three men connected to R. Kelly have been arrested and charged with attempting to influence the testimony of victims in a racketeering case against the R&B singer.

Colorado Grizzly Creek Fire grows to 4,800 acres, forces railway closures

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Colorado Grizzly Creek Fire grows to 4,800 acres, forces railway closures

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The Grizzly Creek Fire in Colorado grew to 4,800 acres on Wednesday, forcing Union Pacific to close railway tracks in the area.

Prosecutors request to revoke bail for man who posed as CIA agent

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Prosecutors request to revoke bail for man who posed as CIA agent

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Prosecutors have requested that bail be revoked for a man who pleaded guilty to posing as a CIA agent, alleging he has since continued a similar scheme.

Salsa with onions linked to salmonella outbreak recalled

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Salsa with onions linked to salmonella outbreak recalled

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A produce company in Washington issued a recall for salsa made from onions linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 600 people.

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