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Crude oil prices rise on anticipation of inventory reduction, following cuts

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Crude oil prices rise on anticipation of inventory reduction, following cuts

Crude oil prices rose early Wednesday, buoyed by expectations of a U.S. inventory reduction, as well as reports of production cuts by OPEC, Libya and Canada.

Pence breaks Senate deadlock on judge for first time in U.S. history

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Pence breaks Senate deadlock on judge for first time in U.S. history

Mexico delays bidding for some Pemex partners, cancels two other bids

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Mexico delays bidding for some Pemex partners, cancels two other bids

2 earthquakes hit Tennessee, shake Southeast states

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2 earthquakes hit Tennessee, shake Southeast states

No-confidence vote could oust Theresa May as British PM

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No-confidence vote could oust Theresa May as British PM

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a no-confidence vote by members of her Conservative Party Wednesday, amid her beleaguered plan to leave the EU.

5 arrested as French police hunt gunman in attack that killed 2

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5 arrested as French police hunt gunman in attack that killed 2

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- French police arrested five people Wednesday in connection with the deadly shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg that killed 2 people and injured 14.

Michael Cohen set to be sentenced for lying to Congress in Russia inquiry

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Michael Cohen set to be sentenced for lying to Congress in Russia inquiry

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's onetime personal attorney, will be sentenced Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.

North Korea named violator of religious freedom for 17 years

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North Korea named violator of religious freedom for 17 years

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The United States has designated North Korea, China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and six other countries violators of religious freedom.

On This Day: Arthur Ashe 1st African American ranked No. 1 in U.S. tennis

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On This Day: Arthur Ashe 1st African American ranked No. 1 in U.S. tennis

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- On Dec. 12, 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first African American to be ranked No. 1 in tennis in the United States.

Shooting death of Yellowstone wolf spurs calls for no-hunt zones near U.S. parks

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Shooting death of Yellowstone wolf spurs calls for no-hunt zones near U.S. parks

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The shooting of a gray wolf near Yellowstone National Park has renewed calls to ban hunting in areas just outside the park, creating a safety net for animals that wander too far.

Camp Fire death toll rises to 86 after man dies from burns

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Camp Fire death toll rises to 86 after man dies from burns

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The death toll in Northern Californ'a Camp Fire rose to 86 when Butte County officials said Tuesday a man had died from burn injuries.

Japanese police arrest Chinese man over fire in Tokyo

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Japanese police arrest Chinese man over fire in Tokyo

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Japanese police arrested Wednesday a man, who claimed to be from Hong Kong, for allegedly setting a fire at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japanese media reported.

Manafort might not fight allegations he lied to Mueller

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Manafort might not fight allegations he lied to Mueller

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Defense attorneys for Paul Manafort might not refute claims he lied to the Justice Department's Russia investigation and broke plea agreement with prosecutors.

Report: Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Seoul this year

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Report: Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Seoul this year

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- South Korea's presidential office concluded that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not likely to visit Seoul before year's end, a government official said.

Michael Flynn seeks no prison time for lying to FBI

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Michael Flynn seeks no prison time for lying to FBI

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser for President Donald Trump, has asked a federal judge for no prison time for lying to the FBI.

Researchers: USS San Diego was sunk by German land mine

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Researchers: USS San Diego was sunk by German land mine

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Scientists determined the USS San Diego, which mysteriously sank during World War I, was attacked by a German U-Boat.

Convicted murderer, rapist in 1993 executed in Texas

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Convicted murderer, rapist in 1993 executed in Texas

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Texas executed Alvin Avon Braziel Jr., by lethal injection Tuesday, 25 years after he killed a man and raped his newlywed wife.

North, South Korea cross-check guard post closure

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North, South Korea cross-check guard post closure

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- North and South Korean military officials traversed the border Wednesday to cross-check the closure of major guard posts on each side.

Gallup: 23% of Americans experienced cybercrime

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Gallup: 23% of Americans experienced cybercrime

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Nearly one in four Americans said they or someone in their household experienced cybercrime in the past year, a Gallup survey released Tuesday indicated.

ICE arrested 170 undocumented adults seeking to sponsor migrant children

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

ICE arrested 170 undocumented adults seeking to sponsor migrant children

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have arrested 170 undocumented adults seeking to sponsor migrant children in custody of the federal government.

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