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Inter-Korea sports diplomacy beset by challenges, past and present

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Inter-Korea sports diplomacy beset by challenges, past and present

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in's recent proposal to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics with North Korea should be viewed with skepticism, an analyst says.

Trump hosts reception honoring Italian president

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Trump hosts reception honoring Italian president

Chicago teachers to walk out after contract talks fail

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Chicago teachers to walk out after contract talks fail

Trump's national security adviser to cut NSC staff to 120 by 2020

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Trump's national security adviser to cut NSC staff to 120 by 2020

Pompeo announces resumption of aid to Central America after asylum agreement

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Pompeo announces resumption of aid to Central America after asylum agreement

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department expects to resume financial assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras after the three Central American countries signed an asylum agreement, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced.

4th associate of Rudy Giuliani arrested in campaign finance scheme

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4th associate of Rudy Giuliani arrested in campaign finance scheme

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested a fourth associate of Rudy Giuliani on charges of involvement in a campaign finance scheme.

House passes resolution condemning withdrawal of U.S. support for Kurds

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House passes resolution condemning withdrawal of U.S. support for Kurds

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's decision to end U.S. military support of Kurdish forces in Syria.

California woman sentenced to 3 weeks in prison in college admissions scandal

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California woman sentenced to 3 weeks in prison in college admissions scandal

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A California woman received a three-week prison sentence Wednesday for paying a $15,000 bribe to get her son into college, the Department of Justice said.

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Expeditionary sea base USNS Miguel Keith completes acceptance trials

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Expeditionary sea base USNS Miguel Keith completes acceptance trials

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The Expeditionary Sea Base ship USNS Miguel Keith successfully completed its acceptance trials off the California coast, the U.S. Navy announced.

U.S. Army has no plans to purchase more Iron Dome systems

Defense News // 8 hours ago

U.S. Army has no plans to purchase more Iron Dome systems

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army does not intend to purchase additional Israeli-made Iron Dome missile defense systems -- unless it is forced to under missile defense development deadlines -- the officer leading a missile group said.

U.S. authorities charge South Korean with running 'vile' child porn site

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U.S. authorities charge South Korean with running 'vile' child porn site

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. prosecutors unsealed a nine-count indictment Wednesday charging a 23-year-old South Korean man in connection with what the Justice Department said is the world's largest dark net child sexual exploitation website.

Investigators probe whether California quake sparked fuel storage fire

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Investigators probe whether California quake sparked fuel storage fire

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Northern California fire officials said Wednesday that a 4.5-magnitude earthquake could be to blame for an explosion and fire at a fuel storage facility near San Francisco.

Bomb cyclone may unleash destructive winds, soaking rain

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Bomb cyclone may unleash destructive winds, soaking rain

A storm forecast to undergo bombogenesis and peak over New England will still pack a punch in terms of strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas over the Maritime Provinces of Canada prior to the end of this week.

Under Armour, Virgin Galactic reveal suits to be worn by space tourists

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Under Armour, Virgin Galactic reveal suits to be worn by space tourists

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A day after NASA unveiled spacesuits designed to explore the moon and Mars, Under Armour revealed new equipment Wednesday it says will be worn by space tourists when Virgin Galactic begins flying beyond the skies.

BAE Systems to manage open source data for U.S. Army in $437M contract

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BAE Systems to manage open source data for U.S. Army in $437M contract

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- BAE Systems will provide intelligence support to the U.S. Army in a $437 million task order, the company announced.

16th Air Force established as cyberwarfare unit

Defense News // 9 hours ago

16th Air Force established as cyberwarfare unit

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The newest numbered air force, the 16th Air Force, dedicated to cyberwarfare, has been established in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

N.Y. closes 'double jeopardy' loophole, can charge pardoned offenders

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

N.Y. closes 'double jeopardy' loophole, can charge pardoned offenders

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- New York lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have approved a new law that allows prosecutors to charge residents with crimes on the state level, even if they have received a presidential pardon.

U.S. sold $55.4B in weapons to allies, partners in FY19

Defense News // 9 hours ago

U.S. sold $55.4B in weapons to allies, partners in FY19

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. sold weapons valued at $55.4 billion to foreign partners in fiscal year 2019, the DSCA announced. The figure is down from 2018, but maintains an effort to elevate the weapons sales in U.S. foreign policy.

Air pollution killed 400,000 in Europe, environmental study says

World News // 9 hours ago

Air pollution killed 400,000 in Europe, environmental study says

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The European Environment Agency said Wednesday small declines of particulate air pollution in recent years have leveled off, and those pollutants were responsible for more than 400,000 premature deaths three years ago.

GM, UAW union strike tentative deal to end 31-day walkout

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

GM, UAW union strike tentative deal to end 31-day walkout

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- After five weeks of a sustained labor walkout involving nearly 50,000 workers, the United Automobile Workers union said Wednesday it's reached a tentative agreement with General Motors it considers "strong and fair."

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