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Costa Rica, Italian city among first 5 winners of Prince William's 'Earthshot Prize'

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Costa Rica, Italian city among first 5 winners of Prince William's 'Earthshot Prize'

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince William on Sunday night announced the winners of his first-ever "Earthshot Prize," an effort to inspire people and governments around the world to find solutions for climate change and other challenges.

Jury selection begins for trial of 3 Georgia men in murder of Ahmaud Arbery

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Jury selection begins for trial of 3 Georgia men in murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Opponents to COVID-19 vaccine mandates call for 'walkouts' in California, N.J.

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Opponents to COVID-19 vaccine mandates call for 'walkouts' in California, N.J.

Facebook to hire 10K EU workers to build 'metaverse'

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Facebook to hire 10K EU workers to build 'metaverse'

On This Day: Luna 3 returns first photos of far side of moon

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On This Day: Luna 3 returns first photos of far side of moon

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- On Oct. 18, 1959, the Soviet Union announced that Luna 3, an unmanned space vehicle, had taken the first pictures of the far side of the moon.

D.C. metro removes 60% of trains amid NTSB investigation of derailment

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D.C. metro removes 60% of trains amid NTSB investigation of derailment

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- The metro service for Washington, D.C., said late Sunday that it has removed 60% of its railcars from service following last week's train derailment.

Russia hits record daily COVID-19 deaths, cases; world weekly toll -9%

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Russia hits record daily COVID-19 deaths, cases; world weekly toll -9%

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Russia's daily coronavirus daily deaths have passed 1,000 for the first time and cases also were a record high amid relatively low vaccination rates.

China's GDP grows 4.9% in Q3

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China's GDP grows 4.9% in Q3

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- China's economy for the third quarter only grew 4.9% compared to the same period last year due to "complicated and severe environment both at home and abroad," The National Bureau of Statistics of China said Monday.

Police: 3 dead, officer stabbed in Arkansas

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Police: 3 dead, officer stabbed in Arkansas

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Three people are dead and an officer was stabbed while responding to a domestic violence situation at a residence in Fort Smith, Ark., early Sunday.

One killed, several injured in shooting at Grambling State University

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

One killed, several injured in shooting at Grambling State University

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- One person was killed and several more were injured after a shooting at Louisiana's Grambling State University Sunday, the second fatal shooting on the campus this week.

Kishida calls for 'complete decommissioning' of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

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Kishida calls for 'complete decommissioning' of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for the "complete decommissioning" of the defunct Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as a step to help the prefecture recover from a devastating 2011 tsunami.

Shifting pattern to dump mountain snow, raise flood threat across the West this week

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Shifting pattern to dump mountain snow, raise flood threat across the West this week

A flurry of storms are expected to march into the West Coast this week, bringing along a changeable mixture of rain, wind and snow for many places.

Chilly weather may have Northeastern residents reaching for sweaters

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

Chilly weather may have Northeastern residents reaching for sweaters

A downright dreary pattern is unfolding across the Northeastern states, making some residents reach for a sweater and the thermostat.

U.S. extradites key Maduro ally Alex Saab; Venezuela re-arrests 'Citgo 6'

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U.S. extradites key Maduro ally Alex Saab; Venezuela re-arrests 'Citgo 6'

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- The United States extradited Alex Saab, a key ally to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, as Venezuela responded by re-apprehending the so-called "Citgo 6."

At least 22 dead after flooding in India's Kerala state

World News // 19 hours ago

At least 22 dead after flooding in India's Kerala state

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- At least 22 people died and several homes were destroyed as heavy rains caused flooding in the Indian state of Kerala on Sunday.

Bill Clinton released from hospital after infection in bloodstream

U.S. News // 19 hours ago

Bill Clinton released from hospital after infection in bloodstream

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Former President Bill Clinton, 75, was released from a California hospital on Sunday after receiving treatment for a urinary tract infection that entered his bloodstream.

Russia's Soyuz spacecraft lands in Kazakhstan after ISS mission

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Russia's Soyuz spacecraft lands in Kazakhstan after ISS mission

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A Soyuz MS-18 space capsule with a cosmonaut and two Russian filmmakers landed in Kazakhstan on Sunday after a 3 1/2-hour trip from the International Space Station.

Gang members abduct American missionaries, children in Haiti

World News // 23 hours ago

Gang members abduct American missionaries, children in Haiti

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Seventeen people, including 12 adults and five children associated with a U.S.-based Christian aid group, were abducted by gang members after they left an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haitian authorities said.

On This Day: Loma Prieta earthquake rattles California

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On This Day: Loma Prieta earthquake rattles California

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- On Oct. 17, 1989, the most powerful California earthquake since the legendary tremblor of 1906 struck the San Francisco Bay area at the evening rush hour.

Robert Durst put on ventilator with COVID-19 after murder conviction

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Robert Durst put on ventilator with COVID-19 after murder conviction

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Robert Durst, a real estate heir who was sentenced to life in prison this week for murder, is on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19.

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