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North Korea's economic potential beckons to South's execs

World News // 5 hours ago

North Korea's economic potential beckons to South's execs

North Korea could provide suitable opportunities for medium-size South Korean enterprises, business leaders in the South said Wednesday.

Commission: No conclusion about whether women should be drafted

U.S. News // 23 minutes ago

Commission: No conclusion about whether women should be drafted

At least 5 killed in shooting at Florida bank

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

At least 5 killed in shooting at Florida bank

Nurse arrested for impregnating patient at longterm care facility

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Nurse arrested for impregnating patient at longterm care facility

Federal court employees facing first missed paycheck

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Federal court employees facing first missed paycheck

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The partial government shutdown will soon enter a second phase, widening the number of federal employees working without pay, including those in the court system.

U.S. Air Force tests microwave, laser weapon systems

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U.S. Air Force tests microwave, laser weapon systems

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force announced it is planning future experiments involving laser and microwave energy weapons after successes at the White Sands Missile Range.

USDA reopens Farm Service Agency amid shutdown

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

USDA reopens Farm Service Agency amid shutdown

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Farm Service Agency offices will reopen Thursday to provide services from the U.S. Department of Agriculture deems emergencies, as the government shutdown drags on.

Britain's AECOM, AWE announce nuclear waste storage partnership

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Britain's AECOM, AWE announce nuclear waste storage partnership

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- British company AECOM will be the lead delivery partner in a nuclear waste depository program, AWE Plc. announced on Wednesday.

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Maduro expels U.S. diplomats; Trump recognizes Guaido as interim president

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Maduro expels U.S. diplomats; Trump recognizes Guaido as interim president

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Maduro told U.S. diplomats to leave the country after President Trump recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president.

Michael Cohen postpones House testimony due to 'threats'

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Michael Cohen postpones House testimony due to 'threats'

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former counsel, postponed his appearance before Congress due to threats against his family, his attorney said Wednesday.

Swedish army orders Rheinmetall trucks for Patriot missile systems

Defense News // 5 hours ago

Swedish army orders Rheinmetall trucks for Patriot missile systems

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- German defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a "double-digit million-euro" contract by the Swedish armed forces for vehicles to transport Patriot missile systems.

House committee to investigate White House security clearances

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

House committee to investigate White House security clearances

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The House Committee on Oversight and Reform will investigate how White House workers obtain security clearances, its chairman said Wednesday.

BAE awarded $474M for support of Army's M109 Family of Vehicles

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BAE awarded $474M for support of Army's M109 Family of Vehicles

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- BAE Systems was awarded a $474 million contract for support of the newest version of its M109 family of vehicles, including the M109A7 Howitzer, for the U.S. Army.

Pelosi cancels State of the Union; Trump to find new venue

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Pelosi cancels State of the Union; Trump to find new venue

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will not invite President Donald Trump to the House chamber to give the State of the Union until after the government is opened.

Japan registers first trade deficit in three years

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Japan registers first trade deficit in three years

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Japan registered its first trade deficit in three years in 2018.

Israel successfully tests Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile

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Israel successfully tests Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Israel announced it successfully tested its Arrow 3 anti-ballistic weapon by firing an intercepting missile at a target.

Famous Sweethearts candies will miss Valentine's Day this year

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Famous Sweethearts candies will miss Valentine's Day this year

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The popular Valentines Day Sweethearts candies will be less popular this year, due to its maker going out of business.

Heavy rains uncover 2,800-year-old horse figurines from Iron Age

World News // 6 hours ago

Heavy rains uncover 2,800-year-old horse figurines from Iron Age

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Rainstorms in Israel have uncovered relics scientists believe are about 2,800 years old, officials said.

End of U.S. aid dooms partly-built school, other projects in West Bank

World News // 6 hours ago

End of U.S. aid dooms partly-built school, other projects in West Bank

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The end of U.S. aid to Palestinian authorities is affecting a number of things, including a half-built school that won't have enough money to finish.

Lockheed nets $542M contract for F-35 equipment, spares

Defense News // 7 hours ago

Lockheed nets $542M contract for F-35 equipment, spares

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $542 million contract for ancillary mission equipment and AME initial spares for F-35s for the U.S. military and partners in the program.

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