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'El Chapo' paid $100M bribe to former Mexican President Peña Nieto

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'El Chapo' paid $100M bribe to former Mexican President Peña Nieto

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Former Mexican President Peña Nieto took a $100 million bribe from Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, a witness testified during the accused drug trafficker's trial.

Major U.S. stock indexes post gains behind Netflix-led tech rally

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Major U.S. stock indexes post gains behind Netflix-led tech rally

House Democrats turn down invitation to Trump meeting on shutdown

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

House Democrats turn down invitation to Trump meeting on shutdown

Mueller asks for delay in Gates sentencing

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Mueller asks for delay in Gates sentencing

Watch: Dynamite brings down Tappan Zee Bridge

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Watch: Dynamite brings down Tappan Zee Bridge

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- More than six decades after it first opened, a 672-foot section of Tappan Zee Bridge came crashing down to the Hudson River in an explosive demolition.

North Korea 'summit' noodle restaurant under threat of Seoul gentrification

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North Korea 'summit' noodle restaurant under threat of Seoul gentrification

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- One of South Korea's oldest restaurants specializing in North Korean cold noodles could soon vanish from Seoul.

Survivors gather for 10th anniversary of 'Miracle on the Hudson'

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Survivors gather for 10th anniversary of 'Miracle on the Hudson'

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The survivors of US Airways Flight 1549 gathered in Charlotte, N.C., to recognize the 10th anniversary of the so-called "Miracle on the Hudson."

Maduro raises minimum wage in Venezuela to $6 per month

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Maduro raises minimum wage in Venezuela to $6 per month

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced a 300 percent increase to the minimum monthly salary -- to the equivalent of a few dollars per month.

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Coming of Age Day celebrations in Tokyo

Moments from the Critics' Choice red carpet

U.S., Japan participate in joint deployment in East China Sea

Defense News // 9 hours ago

U.S., Japan participate in joint deployment in East China Sea

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The United States and Japan conducted a joint two-day deployment in the Indo-Pacific region for communication and maneuvering drills.

BAE signs $79.8M contract with Navy for Pacific comms support

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BAE signs $79.8M contract with Navy for Pacific comms support

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- BAE Systems has signed a five-year, $79.8 million contract to maintain and operate communications systems with the U.S. Navy across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Raytheon taps Phoenix Products for Naval Strike Missile containers

Defense News // 9 hours ago

Raytheon taps Phoenix Products for Naval Strike Missile containers

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Raytheon Co. and Phoenix Products, Inc. signed a $1.6 million contract to produce Naval Strike Missile transport containers as part of a mentor-protege program.

Huawei founder denies spying claims, praises Trump

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Huawei founder denies spying claims, praises Trump

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The founder of Huawei Technologies denied for the first time on Tuesday the company has been assisting the Chinese government to spy on the West.

Netflix announces price increases for all plans

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Netflix announces price increases for all plans

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Netflix announced it is raising subscription prices for some 58 million customers in the United States along with some 40 Latin American countries.

Oversight board says $6B of Puerto Rico debt should be voided

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Oversight board says $6B of Puerto Rico debt should be voided

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- More than $6 billion in debt issued by Puerto Rico could be wiped clean and leave investors with the bill, a U.S. oversight board says.

USS Gravely becomes flagship of NATO maritime forces group

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USS Gravely becomes flagship of NATO maritime forces group

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The USS Gravely was named the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 during a ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Remains of 132 sacrificed Chimu children found in north Peru

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Remains of 132 sacrificed Chimu children found in north Peru

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Archaeologists exploring an area of Peru formerly inhabited by the Chimu civilization found remains of 132 children, evidence of a major human sacrifice.

Iran rocket launch fails to put satellite into orbit

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Iran rocket launch fails to put satellite into orbit

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Iran attempted to put a satellite into orbit Tuesday, but failed due to a technical glitch on board, state media reported.

William Barr at confirmation hearing: 'I won't be bullied' as U.S. attorney general

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

William Barr at confirmation hearing: 'I won't be bullied' as U.S. attorney general

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- William Barr, the nominee for U.S. attorney general, said at his confirmation hearing Tuesday he'll act independent of President Donald Trump.

Raytheon to equip classic Hornet with upgraded radar

Defense News // 11 hours ago

Raytheon to equip classic Hornet with upgraded radar

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Raytheon will equip the U.S. Marine's classic F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet with an upgraded APG-79(v)4 AESA radar system.

China to build North Korea expressway, documents show

World News // 12 hours ago

China to build North Korea expressway, documents show

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- China could be getting a head start on North Korea infrastructure projects, according to a South Korean press report.

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