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Defector: 'Young North Koreans indifferent to politics'

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Defector: 'Young North Koreans indifferent to politics'

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A former North Korean soldier said a majority of young North Koreans are indifferent to politics and the regime failed to keep people loyal to the leadership, in an interview.

Michael Bloomberg donates 1.8B to Johns Hopkins University

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Michael Bloomberg donates 1.8B to Johns Hopkins University

Australian man dies after apparent stingray wound

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Australian man dies after apparent stingray wound

More than 1,200 still missing in California's Camp Fire

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

More than 1,200 still missing in California's Camp Fire

Trump considering changes in as many as five Cabinet positions

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Trump considering changes in as many as five Cabinet positions

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he is considering making changes in as many as five Cabinet positions during an interview with Fox News that aired Sunday.

Scott wins Senate seat in Florida after incumbent Nelson concedes

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Scott wins Senate seat in Florida after incumbent Nelson concedes

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott will change jobs -- U.S. senator -- as incumbent Bill Nelson conceded two hours after a hand recount showed a 10,000-vote difference.

Two pedestrians struck, killed by scenic train in Massachusetts

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Two pedestrians struck, killed by scenic train in Massachusetts

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A scenic train struck and killed two people while traveling along the Cape Maine Line in Massachusetts on Saturday night.

APEC meeting ends without statement for first time since 1993

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APEC meeting ends without statement for first time since 1993

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit ended without a formal statement from leaders for the first time as trade tensions between U.S. and China loomed.

Netanyahu: Early elections 'irresponsible'; takes on defense duties

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Netanyahu: Early elections 'irresponsible'; takes on defense duties

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Israeli's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early elections would be "irresponsible" in period of unstable security and is adding defense minister duties.

Grenade attack at prayer hall in India kills 3, injures 10

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Grenade attack at prayer hall in India kills 3, injures 10

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A grenade flung at a religious gathering exploded, killing three people and injuring 10 others in northern India.

Two killed when World War II vintage plane crashes in Texas

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Two killed when World War II vintage plane crashes in Texas

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Two people onboard a vintage World War II fight plane died when it crashed into a parking lot of an apartment complex in Texas.

U.S.-led coalition denies citizens killed in airstrikes in Syria

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U.S.-led coalition denies citizens killed in airstrikes in Syria

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S.-led coalition denied Sunday airstrikes in a town controlled by the Islamic State in eastern Syria killed civilians.

On This Day: Mickey Mouse debuts in 'Steamboat Willie'

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On This Day: Mickey Mouse debuts in 'Steamboat Willie'

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- On Nov. 18, 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie."

Florida attorney general sues CVS, Walgreens in sale of opioids

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Florida attorney general sues CVS, Walgreens in sale of opioids

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Florida's attorney general is suing the two top drugstore companies -- CVS and Walgreens -- alleging they are constributing to state and national opioid crisis.

Gillum concedes Florida governor's race to DeSantis

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Gillum concedes Florida governor's race to DeSantis

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Democrat Andrew Gillum ended his bid for Florida governor Saturday after conceding to Republican Ron DeSantis on Saturday.

Woman blows herself up in Russia's Chechnya region

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Woman blows herself up in Russia's Chechnya region

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- An unidentified woman blew herself up Saturday near a police checkpoint on the outskirts of Grozny, the capital of Russia's Chechnya region, an official said.

Georgia police helicopter crashes into river; no sign of survivors

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Georgia police helicopter crashes into river; no sign of survivors

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A multi-agency Georgia narcotics task force helicopter crashed into water in Alabama with no sign of live and possibly only the pilot aboard, authrities said.

Trump surveys Camp Fire damage as deaths rise to 76; missing tops 1,000

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Trump surveys Camp Fire damage as deaths rise to 76; missing tops 1,000

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday visited a site hit by California's Camp Fire, which has killed at least 76 people, the Butte County Fire Department said.

Climate change protests break out on 5 London bridges

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Climate change protests break out on 5 London bridges

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Thousands of demonstrators occupied five bridges in London Saturday to protest what they consider to be the government's lack of action on climate change.

May selects third Brexit secretary in four months

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May selects third Brexit secretary in four months

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Theresa May named her the third Brexit secretary in the past four months as she faces criticism of her proposal on leaving the European Union.

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