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Kenyan court finds 3 men guilty of 2015 Garissa University attack

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Kenyan court finds 3 men guilty of 2015 Garissa University attack

June 19 (UPI) -- A Kenyan court found three men guilty Wednesday of aiding gunmen in killing 148 people, mostly students, during the 2015 attack on Garissa University College.

Man arrested for allegedly plotting bomb attack on Pittsburgh church

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Man arrested for allegedly plotting bomb attack on Pittsburgh church

FBI assisting with probe into U.S. tourists who died in Dominican Republic

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FBI assisting with probe into U.S. tourists who died in Dominican Republic

David Ortiz wasn't intended target of Dominican Republic shooting, police say

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David Ortiz wasn't intended target of Dominican Republic shooting, police say

Judge in census citizenship case says new evidence 'raises a substantial issue'

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Judge in census citizenship case says new evidence 'raises a substantial issue'

June 19 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Maryland ruled Wednesday that new evidence in the case of a 2020 census citizenship question warrants further consideration.

Sprouts recalls frozen spinach over listeria fears

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Sprouts recalls frozen spinach over listeria fears

June 19 (UPI) -- Sprouts Farmers Market recalled its frozen cut leaf spinach over possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces bill to stop school lunch shaming practices

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Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces bill to stop school lunch shaming practices

June 19 (UPI) -- Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a bill Wednesday to prevent schools from using indicators that identify students with school lunch debt.

National Domestic Hotline saw 36% uptick in contacts in 2018

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

National Domestic Hotline saw 36% uptick in contacts in 2018

June 19 (UPI) -- The National Domestic Hotline received more calls or other contacts in 2018 than it has in any other year since its inception in 1996.

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Nevada train carrying munitions, chemicals derails

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Nevada train carrying munitions, chemicals derails

June 19 (UPI) -- A train carrying munitions and aluminum oxide derailed in northeastern Nevada on Wednesday, prompting the temporary closure of a major U.S. highway.

Boeing's space division HQ will move from Virginia to Florida

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Boeing's space division HQ will move from Virginia to Florida

June 19 (UPI) -- Defense contractor and aerospace giant Boeing said Wednesday it will move its space and launch division headquarters to Titusville on Florida's Space Coast from Arlington, Va.

Marines to start issuing Sig Sauer M18 as offical duty pistol in 2020

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Marines to start issuing Sig Sauer M18 as offical duty pistol in 2020

June 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Marine Corps will adopt a new standard-issue pistol for the first time in 30 years, replacing the Beretta M9 with Sig Sauer's M18 starting in 2020.

U.S. considers sanctions on Turkey over plans to buy Russian air defense system

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U.S. considers sanctions on Turkey over plans to buy Russian air defense system

June 19 (UPI) -- The United States is considering economic and military sanctions against Turkey if it proceeds with buying a Russian air defense system, officials said.

Sex cult leader Keith Raniere convicted on 7 charges

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Sex cult leader Keith Raniere convicted on 7 charges

June 19 (UPI) -- A New York jury on Wednesday found the leader of a purported self-help group guilty on seven charges associated with a scheme to force women into a sexual slavery cult.

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to economist Laffer

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Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to economist Laffer

June 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday is scheduled to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to economist Arthur Laffer, an adviser to former President Ronald Reagan.

Chesley Sullenberger: Boeing 737 Max pilot training not 'sufficient'

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Chesley Sullenberger: Boeing 737 Max pilot training not 'sufficient'

June 19 (UPI) -- Famed "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and other pilots criticized Boeing for failing to properly train pilots on 737 Max jets during a congressional hearing Wednesday.

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

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Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

June 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve left benchmark interest rates unchanged Wednesday despite recent pressure from President Donald Trump to cut rates.

Libras unhappy with name for new Facebook cryptocurrency

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Libras unhappy with name for new Facebook cryptocurrency

June 19 (UPI) -- Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency won't be seen until next year, but an unusual chorus of criticism is already being heard -- specifically, from persons born between Sept. 23 and Oct. 23.

First same-sex divorce reported in Taiwan

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First same-sex divorce reported in Taiwan

June 19 (UPI) -- Taiwan is reporting its first same-sex divorce case only three weeks after the country celebrated the legalization of same-sex marriage.

$54 million study aims to improve Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft

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$54 million study aims to improve Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft

June 19 (UPI) -- Members of the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter plane program at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday signed a $54 million contract to conduct studies to improve the aircraft.

Trump to speak at Lincoln Memorial during July 4 celebration

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Trump to speak at Lincoln Memorial during July 4 celebration

June 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will speak at the Salute to America Independence Day celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on July 4, which will include tributes to all branches of the military.

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