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Partial human remains found in suitcase dumped on Texas ranch

U.S. News // 49 minutes ago

Partial human remains found in suitcase dumped on Texas ranch

July 21 (UPI) -- Partial human remains have been found stuffed in a suitcase that had been dumped on a south Texas ranch, authorities said.

U.S. unleashes Russia-related sanctions, blacklisting 120 people and firms

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

U.S. unleashes Russia-related sanctions, blacklisting 120 people and firms

More U.S. warships, Marines deployed to Middle East to counter Iran

World News // 4 hours ago

More U.S. warships, Marines deployed to Middle East to counter Iran

Workers at LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr seek to unionize

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Workers at LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr seek to unionize

With Don Jr. and chants of 'USA,' so-called 'patriotic' marketplace joins NYSE

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

With Don Jr. and chants of 'USA,' so-called 'patriotic' marketplace joins NYSE

July 20 (UPI) -- The company behind the so-called "patriotic" marketplace PublicSq made its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Donald Trump Jr., son of the ex-president and an investor, helped mark event.

White House says it has reached out to North Korea in effort to bring home U.S. soldier

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

White House says it has reached out to North Korea in effort to bring home U.S. soldier

July 20 (UPI) -- The White House has reached out to North Korea to bring home the U.S. soldier who was seen bolting across the military demarcation line and into the country Tuesday, as details began to emerge about him.

House 'weaponization' hearing: Bickering, barbs and RFK Jr.

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

House 'weaponization' hearing: Bickering, barbs and RFK Jr.

July 20 (UPI) -- Democrats and Republicans did not hold back from talking over each other and trading jabs during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the weaponization of the federal government on Thursday.

Biden visits Philly Shipyard, touts creation of 'American' construction projects

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Biden visits Philly Shipyard, touts creation of 'American' construction projects

July 20 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden will visit a Philadelphia shipyard Thursday to announce construction of a new offshore wind vessel as part of the administration's continued push on manufacturing and clean energy.

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SAG-AFTRA members rally with entertainment writers in NYC, LA

The Met displays historical, contemporary Pueblo Indian pottery in NYC

Hotel workers on strike in Los Angeles

Miki Sudo, Joey Chestnut win 2023 International Hot Dog Eating Contest

Fireworks, parades mark Fourth of July celebrations

Along party lines, Senate committee approves ethics code for Supreme Court

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Along party lines, Senate committee approves ethics code for Supreme Court

July 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday approved a bill that would create an ethical code of conduct for the Supreme Court. The vote was 11-10 along party lines.

Legacy admissions face renewed scrutiny after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Legacy admissions face renewed scrutiny after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

July 20 (UPI) -- Legacy admissions have come under increased scrutiny with the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action prompting universities to take a closer look at their admissions policies.

Fiat Chrysler engineer pleads guilty in using device to violate Clean Air Act

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Fiat Chrysler engineer pleads guilty in using device to violate Clean Air Act

July 20 (UPI) -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executive Emanuele Palma, pleaded guilty Thursday in a felony conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act. Palma and others used emissions on Jeeps and Ram trucks.

Oklahoma executes inmate as Alabama prepares to do same later today

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Oklahoma executes inmate as Alabama prepares to do same later today

July 20 (UPI) -- Oklahoma executed Death Row inmate Jemaine Cannon Thursday as Alabama prepares to execute James Barber.

Federal Reserve starts new instant payment system

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Federal Reserve starts new instant payment system

July 20 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve said Thursday that its new system for instant payments to financial institutions has gone live.

House passes bill to renew FAA aviation and safety programs

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

House passes bill to renew FAA aviation and safety programs

July 20 (UPI) -- The House Thursday passed the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill 351-69. It renews FAA aviation safety and infrastructure programs for five years.

U.S. first-time unemployment claims fall to lowest total since May

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

U.S. first-time unemployment claims fall to lowest total since May

July 20 (UPI) -- The number of U.S. residents filing for initial unemployment claims last week dropped to its lowest total since mid-May, the Labor Department said Thursday.

TSMC delays Arizona semiconductor plant due to skilled worker shortage

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

TSMC delays Arizona semiconductor plant due to skilled worker shortage

July 20 (UPI) -- Semiconductor maker TSMC will delay production at an Arizona facility from late 2024 until 2025. The news came during a second quarter earnings call Thursday. The Taiwan-based company is a major Apple supplier.

Religious liberty group to fight defense bill provision citing troops' free speech

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Religious liberty group to fight defense bill provision citing troops' free speech

July 20 (UPI) -- The Military Religious Freedom Foundation founder said he has assembled a "litigation strike team" to challenge an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit troops from contacting the group.

Human Rights Watch: Anti-gay laws promote violence, discrimination in St. Vincent

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Human Rights Watch: Anti-gay laws promote violence, discrimination in St. Vincent

July 20 (UPI) -- A report from Human Rights Watch calls on the government of St. Vincent to overturn colonial-era anti-gay laws that have led to a recent wave of violence and gender discrimination on the small Caribbean island.

Microsoft, Activision extend $69 billion merger agreement deadline

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

Microsoft, Activision extend $69 billion merger agreement deadline

July 19 (UPI) -- Microsoft and Activision Blizzard said Wednesday they've extended a merger agreement deadline to Oct. 18 as they attempt to cut a $69 billion deal.

Single California ticket wins Powerball's $1.08B jackpot

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

Single California ticket wins Powerball's $1.08B jackpot

July 20 (UPI) -- One California lottery player beat the astronomical one-in-292.2 million odds to win the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, the third largest in the history of the game.

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