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On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

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On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

Dec. 7 (UPI) -- On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing 2,403 people and catapulting the United States into World War II.

Study: COVID-19 pandemic sent blood pressure of people in U.S. skyward

Health News // 1 hour ago

Study: COVID-19 pandemic sent blood pressure of people in U.S. skyward

Survey: 1 in 3 college freshmen deals with depression, anxiety

Health News // 2 hours ago

Survey: 1 in 3 college freshmen deals with depression, anxiety

Judge issues stay of execution of Oklahoma death row inmate Wade Lay

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Judge issues stay of execution of Oklahoma death row inmate Wade Lay

Bob Dole to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda Thursday

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Bob Dole to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda Thursday

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Former U.S. senator and Republican presidential and vice presidential candidate Bob Dole will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

Rep. Devin Nunes to resign, take role as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group

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Rep. Devin Nunes to resign, take role as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., announced Monday that he will resign from Congress and take a role as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, founded by former President Donald Trump.

Christie's auctions 'Birth of Wikipedia' items, including NFT of 1st edit

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Christie's auctions 'Birth of Wikipedia' items, including NFT of 1st edit

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Christie's this week is conducting an online auction entitled "The Birth of Wikipedia" in which a non-fungible token, or NFT, of the site's first edit is being offered for sale.

Actor Jussie Smollett takes witness stand to testify in his own defense

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Actor Jussie Smollett takes witness stand to testify in his own defense

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Actor Jussie Smollett took to the witness stand to testify in his own defense, saying he had a sexual relationship with one of the brothers he is accused of paying to stage a fake hate crime against him.

Second woman testifies Ghislaine Maxwell 'groomed' her for Epstein

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Second woman testifies Ghislaine Maxwell 'groomed' her for Epstein

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- A second woman testified Monday that she was "groomed" by British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell at a young age for sex acts perpetrated by the late American tycoon Jeffrey Epstein.

Dow rises 646 points as markets shake off Omicron fears

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Dow rises 646 points as markets shake off Omicron fears

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 646 points on Monday as markets rose broadly after Dr. Anthony Fauci allayed some concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant over the weekend.

Foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges drops 15% to under 1M

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges drops 15% to under 1M

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Enrollment of foreign students in U.S. colleges and universities plunged 15% in the 2020-21 school year even though American institutions remain in high esteem, research showed Monday.

Biden touts drug cost benefits of Build Back Better social spending bill

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Biden touts drug cost benefits of Build Back Better social spending bill

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Monday touted aspects of his Build Back Better social spending bill aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs as Democrats worked to pass the legislation by Christmas.

Justice Department sues Texas to block electoral redistricting map

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Justice Department sues Texas to block electoral redistricting map

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Texas in a bid to block the Lone Star State's electoral redistricting map, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday.

Biden announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing

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Biden announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The White House on Monday announced a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in China in a show of protest over a number of issues, most notably human rights.

Three children die in Egypt building collapse

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Three children die in Egypt building collapse

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- A building collapse in Egypt killed three siblings -- ages 8, 11 and 12 -- and injured nearly 10 others Monday in Beni Suef, a city south of Cairo.

Rent, occupancy rates in U.S. rise to record level in November, study shows

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Rent, occupancy rates in U.S. rise to record level in November, study shows

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Rent and occupancy rates for apartments in the United States rose to new heights in November, according to an analysis Monday, even as rental and housing markets enter the historically slow winter season.

EU scientists: 2021's massive wildfires emitted record levels of C02

World News // 13 hours ago

EU scientists: 2021's massive wildfires emitted record levels of C02

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Massive wildfires in North America, Siberia and elsewhere combined this year to produce the highest levels of carbon dioxide emissions from fires ever seen, European Union climatologists said Monday.

NASA announces 10 astronaut candidates from 32 to 45 years old

Science News // 13 hours ago

NASA announces 10 astronaut candidates from 32 to 45 years old

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- NASA announced 10 astronaut candidates Monday near Johnson Space Center in Houston -- six men and four women who someday may walk on the moon.

Green Party formally agrees to join German coalition

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Green Party formally agrees to join German coalition

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The new German government took another step forward Monday when the Green Party announced it would be a part of a coalition with the Social Democrats and Free Democrats.

Medina Spirit, controversial Kentucky Derby winner, dies suddenly

Sports News // 13 hours ago

Medina Spirit, controversial Kentucky Derby winner, dies suddenly

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Three-year-old Medina Spirit, the controversial winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack Monday morning at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., trainer Bob Baffert said.

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