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Facebook probing analytics firm with Russian ties

Facebook probing analytics firm with Russian ties 42 minutes ago ago

July 21 (UPI) -- Facebook said it is suspending an analytics firm that used social network data to assist the Russian government while it investigates.

Hamas: Cease-fire reached with Israelis over Gaza violence

Hamas: Cease-fire reached with Israelis over Gaza violence 2 hours ago ago

July 21 (UPI) -- After the latest round of airstrikes and violence in Gaza and along its border with Israel, Palestinians and Israelis have agreed to a cease-fire pact.

On This Day: German U-boat fires on Orleans, Mass.

On This Day: German U-boat fires on Orleans, Mass. 8 hours ago ago

July 21 (UPI) -- On July 21, 1918, a German U-boat fired on the town of Orleans, Mass., damaging a tug boat and sinking four barges, and severely injuring one man.

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Rubens paintings

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Rubens paintings 14 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Police in northern Italy recovered two paintings by masters Pierre-August Renoir and Peter Paul Rubens more than a year after they were stolen from art dealers.

Pompeo, Haley call out China, Russia for oil transfers to North Korea

Pompeo, Haley call out China, Russia for oil transfers to North Korea 16 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on Friday warned China and Russia against easing sanctions pressure on North Korea

More than 100 accuse former Ohio State doctor of abuse

More than 100 accuse former Ohio State doctor of abuse 17 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- More than 100 former students have made sexual assault allegations against a sports doctor at Ohio State University, the school announced Friday.

Cohen recorded conversation with Trump about payments to ex-Playboy model

Cohen recorded conversation with Trump about payments to ex-Playboy model 19 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, secretly recorded a conversation between the two men about making payments to a former Playboy model.

Auto leaders urge Commerce Dept. to back off tariffs

Auto leaders urge Commerce Dept. to back off tariffs 19 hours ago ago

WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- Industry leaders, labor union officials and foreign diplomats had a unified message at a Commerce Department hearing on tariffs on auto imports: Don't do it.

4 Palestinians dead in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip

4 Palestinians dead in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip 19 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces launched its latest wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Friday, leaving four Palestinians dead.

RNC chooses Charlotte, N.C., for 2020 convention

RNC chooses Charlotte, N.C., for 2020 convention 20 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- The Republican National Committee chose Charlotte, N.C., Friday to host its national convention in 2020, making it the 11th city to hold both party conventions.

JetBlue: Layoffs part of plan to save $300M in 2 years

JetBlue: Layoffs part of plan to save $300M in 2 years 21 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- JetBlue Airways announced Friday it plans to cut a number of jobs as part of a significant restructuring, although exactly how many jobs is unclear.

14 hurt in knife attack on German commuter bus

14 hurt in knife attack on German commuter bus 22 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- More than a dozen people were injured in a knife attack on a commuter bus in northern Germany, authorities said.

U.S., Japan and India conduct minesweeping exercise

U.S., Japan and India conduct minesweeping exercise 22 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Anti-mine units from the U.S. Navy, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces and the Indian navy began mine countermeasure exercises near Ominato, Japan.

Japan legalizes casino gambling; first resorts expected in mid-'20s

Japan legalizes casino gambling; first resorts expected in mid-'20s 22 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Japanese Parliament for the first time Friday approved casino gambling, paving the way for new casinos and revenues by the middle of the next decade.

National surge of younger voters linked to Parkland shooting

National surge of younger voters linked to Parkland shooting 22 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Voter registration among younger Americans has risen sharply since the shooting attack at a South Florida high school in February, election statistics show.

17 dead -- including 9 from one family -- after 'duck boat' sinks

17 dead -- including 9 from one family -- after 'duck boat' sinks 23 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Seventeen people -- including nine people from a single family -- drowned after a tourist "duck boat" sank in southeast Missouri, authorities said Friday.

USS Harry S. Truman to return to Norfolk after three months

USS Harry S. Truman to return to Norfolk after three months 23 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Units from the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group will return to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.

Brazilian fugitive 'Dr. Bumbum' arrested for patient's death

Brazilian fugitive 'Dr. Bumbum' arrested for patient's death 23 hours ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- The Brazilian plastic surgeon known as "Dr. Bumbum," on the run for four days after the death of a patient, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro, police said.

Japanese heat wave kills dozens, hospitalizes thousands

Japanese heat wave kills dozens, hospitalizes thousands 1 day ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- More than 30 people have died in Japan this month due to an oppressive and lasting heat wave, authorities said Friday.

Raytheon receives $10.7M contract for JSOW bombs

Raytheon receives $10.7M contract for JSOW bombs 1 day ago ago

July 20 (UPI) -- Raytheon Missile Systems has received a $10.7 million modification to an existing contract for flight testing of the joint standoff weapon extended range bomb.

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