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On This Day: Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize

On This Day: Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2 hours ago ago

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- On Oct. 17, 1979, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a Roman Catholic nun who cared for the sick and poor, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Morgan Stanley: India could be world's fastest-growing economy over next decade

Morgan Stanley: India could be world's fastest-growing economy over next decade 3 hours ago ago

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- India could have the world's fastest growing economy over the next decade with see major GDP growth on the U.S. dollar, Morgan Stanley Research said this month.

Florida congressional candidate says she was visited by aliens as a child

Florida congressional candidate says she was visited by aliens as a child 4 hours ago ago

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A Miami politician running for Congress is being scrutinized for saying that she was visited by aliens from outer space when she was a child.

CA officials: Drone operators impede firefighter efforts, 1 arrested

CA officials: Drone operators impede firefighter efforts, 1 arrested 5 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The California Highway Patrol said Sunday that drone operators are hindering firefighting efforts by flying their machines in the area.

Passengers criticize AirAsia crew reaction during rapid descent

Passengers criticize AirAsia crew reaction during rapid descent 8 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Passengers aboard an AirAsia flight were angry at the flight crew for showing fear when the plane rapidly descended nearly 24,000 feet Monday.

Car bomb kills Maltese journalist who accused PM of corruption

Car bomb kills Maltese journalist who accused PM of corruption 9 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A car bomb on Malta's southern island killed a journalist who linked the government to the Panama Papers scandal, local police said Monday.

Fla. gov. declares state of emergency for Richard Spencer speech

Fla. gov. declares state of emergency for Richard Spencer speech 11 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Monday declared a state of emergency ahead of a planned appearance by white nationalist Richard Spencer at University of Florida.

Valero awarded $157M fuel contract for Israel

Valero awarded $157M fuel contract for Israel 12 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Pentagon officials on Friday allocated $157 million for a contract with Valero to provide various types of fuel to the government of Israel.

Eerie sky: Ophelia kicks up Saharan dust, wildfire smoke in Britain

Eerie sky: Ophelia kicks up Saharan dust, wildfire smoke in Britain 12 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The remnants of Hurricane Ophelia whipped up dust from the Sahara Desert and smoke from Portuguese wildfires, casting an orange glow across portions of Britain.

Supreme Court to hear U.S. case against Microsoft over emails

Supreme Court to hear U.S. case against Microsoft over emails 13 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a privacy case pitting the U.S. government against Microsoft.

Trump considering welfare reform to tighten budget

Trump considering welfare reform to tighten budget 13 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said he and his Cabinet would be considering welfare reform as a means of tightening federal spending.

Ahmad Rahimi convicted of NYC pressure-cooker bombing

Ahmad Rahimi convicted of NYC pressure-cooker bombing 14 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Accused terror militant Ahmad Rahimi was convicted Monday in the explosion of a pressure-cooker bomb on a New York City street that injured 30 people last year.

Harris electronic counter-measure system for U.S., Australia

Harris electronic counter-measure system for U.S., Australia 14 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Harris receives new order for its ALQ-214(V)4/5 integrated defensive electronic counter-measures jammers.

Ophelia: At least 3 dead as former hurricane batters Ireland

Ophelia: At least 3 dead as former hurricane batters Ireland 14 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- At least three people have died as a result of former Hurricane Ophelia hitting Ireland Monday, officials said.

Judge declines to dismiss corruption charges against Menendez

Judge declines to dismiss corruption charges against Menendez 15 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge Monday refused to throw out any of the 18 charges -- including bribery -- in the corruption case against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez.

California governor rejects tax return requirement for candidates

California governor rejects tax return requirement for candidates 15 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown rejected legislation Monday to mandate presidential candidates release personal tax information before they can get on the ballot.

Watch live: Sarah Sanders gives press briefing

Watch live: Sarah Sanders gives press briefing 15 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is scheduled to give an on-camera daily press briefing Monday.

3 critical, 1 missing after Louisiana oil rig explosion

3 critical, 1 missing after Louisiana oil rig explosion 15 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard resumed its search for one missing worker after an oil rig exploded in Louisiana Sunday night leaving three in critical condition.

Marines test system to 3D-print spare parts in the field

Marines test system to 3D-print spare parts in the field 15 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. Marine Corps infantry battalion has become the first unit in the Corps to possess a 3-D printer, using it to printing various pieces of equipment.

Nordstrom suspends efforts to take company private

Nordstrom suspends efforts to take company private 15 hours ago ago

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Nordstrom Inc. said Monday it's decided to suspend attempts to take the company private until at least next year.

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