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Man rams crowd at London Houses of Parliament; terrorism suspected

World News // 1 hour ago

Man rams crowd at London Houses of Parliament; terrorism suspected

A man Tuesday drove his car through a group of pedestrians and crashed into the gate outside British parliament in a suspected terror attack, police said.

Adults arrested at New Mexico compound released from jail

U.S. News // 25 minutes ago

Adults arrested at New Mexico compound released from jail

Florida Gov. Rick Scott issues emergency order over red tide

U.S. News // 28 minutes ago

Florida Gov. Rick Scott issues emergency order over red tide

CFM International receives contract for P-8 Poseidon engines and parts

Defense News // 57 minutes ago

CFM International receives contract for P-8 Poseidon engines and parts

Lockheed Martin contracted for Air Force's hypersonic missile development

Defense News // 1 hour ago

Lockheed Martin contracted for Air Force's hypersonic missile development

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control received a $480 million contract to design a second hypersonic missile prototype.

China alarmed over provisions in U.S. defense funding bill

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China alarmed over provisions in U.S. defense funding bill

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Chinese military expressed concern Tuesday for the U.S. defense funding bill signed by President Donald Trump, arguing it harms Beijing's interests.

Tesla board forms independent panel to weigh privatization

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Tesla board forms independent panel to weigh privatization

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Electric automaker Tesla has formed a special committee to explore the possibility of becoming a private company, as founder Elon Musk wants.

KBRwyle receives contract for prepositioned Army stocks

Defense News // 2 hours ago

KBRwyle receives contract for prepositioned Army stocks

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- KBRwyle Technology Solutions has received a $56.2 million modification to an existing contract for logistics toward the Army Prepositioned Stock-3.

Oil prices rise on Turkish relief, Saudi oil slowdown

Energy News // 3 hours ago

Oil prices rise on Turkish relief, Saudi oil slowdown

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices jumped ahead of the start of U.S. trading on Tuesday on signs of easing Turkish economic strain and supply-side drainage.

FBI warns banks of ATM hacking plot that could steal millions

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

FBI warns banks of ATM hacking plot that could steal millions

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Federal investigators are warning U.S. banks about a sophisticated global fraud scheme against automated teller machines it says cyber-criminals are planning.

Japan addresses 'comfort women' issue in message to South Korea

World News // 3 hours ago

Japan addresses 'comfort women' issue in message to South Korea

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Japan has delivered a message to the South Korean government regarding the issue of Korean "comfort women" forced to serve in wartime brothels.

U.S.-Turkey feud: Erdogan calls for boycott of American products

World News // 3 hours ago

U.S.-Turkey feud: Erdogan calls for boycott of American products

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Turkey's president said Tuesday Ankara will boycott U.S. electronics in retaliation for new sanctions levied over detained American pastor Andrew Brunson.

EV progress influenced by cobalt and lithium prices

Energy News // 3 hours ago

EV progress influenced by cobalt and lithium prices

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Higher prices for components that make up batteries in electric vehicles could slow the growth in demand, the International Monetary Fund said.

Boeing tapped to upgrade F/A-18s for Blue Angels

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Boeing tapped to upgrade F/A-18s for Blue Angels

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Boeing has received a $17 million contract to convert nine F/A-18E and two F/A-18F aircraft to the Blue Angel configuration for the U.S. Navy.

Bridge collapses in northern Italy; at least 22 dead

World News // 3 hours ago

Bridge collapses in northern Italy; at least 22 dead

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A bridge in northern Italy collapsed Tuesday and killed at least 22 people, and the toll could go even higher as rescuers search through debris for survivors.

California wildfires: 6th firefighter killed by state's largest blaze

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

California wildfires: 6th firefighter killed by state's largest blaze

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A firefighter died Monday while battling California's Mendocino Complex Fire, the first death in the largest wildfire in the state's recorded history.

U.N. Command in South Korea repatriates North Korean body

World News // 4 hours ago

U.N. Command in South Korea repatriates North Korean body

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The United Nations Command in South Korea made direct working-level contact with North Korea at Panmunjom on Tuesday.

Survey completed at giant Australian oil and gas basin

Energy News // 4 hours ago

Survey completed at giant Australian oil and gas basin

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Australian energy company Melbana said Tuesday that a survey of the Beehive prospect, with more than 1 billion barrels of estimated reserves, is complete.

Parties settle Congress, governor's races in Wisconsin, 3 other states

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Parties settle Congress, governor's races in Wisconsin, 3 other states

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Democratic and Republican races in a couple of key battleground states will be settled Tuesday, with just 84 days remaining until the midterm elections.

Eni building up its position in Egypt

Energy News // 5 hours ago

Eni building up its position in Egypt

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- From an exploration license offshore to a contract extension near the Western Desert, Italian energy company Eni said it's strengthening its position in Egypt.

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