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Report: Graham-Cassidy health bill would cut state funding by $215B

Report: Graham-Cassidy health bill would cut state funding by $215B 1 hour ago ago

New Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act would cut funding to states by $215 billion over six years, a new analysis projected Wednesday.

Israeli Air Force stands up second Iron Dome battalion

Israeli Air Force stands up second Iron Dome battalion 13 seconds ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The Air Defense Division of the Israeli Air Force has established a second Iron Dome battalion to protect against aerial threats in Israel's northern theater.

Puerto Rico '100 percent without power' after Maria hits

Puerto Rico '100 percent without power' after Maria hits 26 minutes ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico Wednesday, bringing the most severe storm the U.S. territory has seen in nearly 100 years -- and blacking out the entire island.

South Korea mobile games overcome China THAAD sanctions

South Korea mobile games overcome China THAAD sanctions 44 minutes ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- South Korean mobile game makers are overcoming financial problems.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged 54 minutes ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep key interest rates unchanged, but plans to reduce its U.S. Treasury bonds holdings next month.

GAO cites Navy's operational problem areas

GAO cites Navy's operational problem areas 1 hour ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office highlights problems faced by the Navy in a time of increased operational readiness.

Existing-home sales in U.S. fell to one-year low after Harvey

Existing-home sales in U.S. fell to one-year low after Harvey 1 hour ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Sales of existing U.S. homes fell to a one-year low in August, partly due to Hurricane Harvey's impact in southeast Texas, an industry report showed Wednesday.

USS America completes Alligator Dagger amphibious assault exercises

USS America completes Alligator Dagger amphibious assault exercises 1 hour ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The amphibious assault ship USS America has completed a series of training drills during the Alligator Dagger 2017 training exercise off the coast of Djibouti.

Billboards with Melania Trump pulled in Croatia after legal threat

Billboards with Melania Trump pulled in Croatia after legal threat 1 hour ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Billboards in Croatia with an image of Melania Trump -- advertising an English-language school -- have been pulled after threats from the first lady's lawyers.

Britain shows drone strike that foiled IS execution 2K miles away in Syria

Britain shows drone strike that foiled IS execution 2K miles away in Syria 2 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- British officials on Wednesday released video footage of a drone strike earlier this year that prevented an execution by Islamic State fighters in Syria.

School children missing in Mexico City amid ruins of massive quake

School children missing in Mexico City amid ruins of massive quake 2 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Rescue teams are scouring the debris of a flattened school in Mexico City Wednesday for many children who went missing after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit.

Poll: Less than quarter of GOP lawmakers voice support for border wall

Poll: Less than quarter of GOP lawmakers voice support for border wall 2 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Less than a quarter of Republicans in Congress vocally support funding President Donald Trump's border wall, a new survey by USA Today said Wednesday.

'Hurricane Hunters' find Jose is 'strong' tropical storm

'Hurricane Hunters' find Jose is 'strong' tropical storm 3 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Air Force "Hurricane Hunters" found Wednesday that Tropical Storm Jose is a strong and dangerous storm off the East Coast, forecasters said.

North Korea defector launches digital Bibles across border

North Korea defector launches digital Bibles across border 3 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A North Korean defector-activist recently launched balloons from South Korea, containing 1,000 flash drives donated by U.S. college and high school students.

Google to create $5M counter-terrorism fund

Google to create $5M counter-terrorism fund 3 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Google announced Wednesday it will launch a $5 million innovation fund to counter terrorism worldwide.

Hurricane Maria heading for northern Puerto Rico shores

Hurricane Maria heading for northern Puerto Rico shores 3 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- After striking Puerto Rico's southern coast earlier, Hurricane Maria is approaching the north coastline Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.

China turning away North Korea engineering students, report says

China turning away North Korea engineering students, report says 4 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Chinese universities are taking steps to limit the number of North Korean students in the country.

Two more arrested in London subway bombing

Two more arrested in London subway bombing 4 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Two more potential suspects have been arrested over the terrorist attack on a London subway last week, London's Metropolitan Police said Wednesday.

Watch live: Bloomberg Global Business Forum

Watch live: Bloomberg Global Business Forum 4 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The Bloomberg forum will feature speakers including former President Bill Clinton, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Oil rallies on lower-than-expected inventories

Oil rallies on lower-than-expected inventories 4 hours ago ago

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices were moving considerably higher early Wednesday on lower-than-expected levels of oil held in storage, though the market may be overheating.

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