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Inmates who escaped New Orleans jail had inside help, officials say

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Inmates who escaped New Orleans jail had inside help, officials say

May 16 (UPI) -- New surveillance footage from the Orleans Parish jail shows the moment ten detainees escaped from custody early Friday morning, sparking a massive manhunt, as officials said the escapees had inside help.

Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act for deportations

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act for deportations

U.S. Navy announces updates for preservation of Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

U.S. Navy announces updates for preservation of Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona

Suspected serial killer Glen Rogers executed in Florida

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Suspected serial killer Glen Rogers executed in Florida

DHS, Secret Service investigating James Comey's seashell photo as potential Trump threat

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

DHS, Secret Service investigating James Comey's seashell photo as potential Trump threat

May 16 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that DHS and Secret Service are investigating a since-deleted picture former FBI Director James Comey published online as a threat targeting President Donald Trump.

Michigan man thought lottery jackpot win was a prank

Odd News // 14 hours ago

Michigan man thought lottery jackpot win was a prank

May 16 (UPI) -- A Detroit man said he initially thought he was being pranked when he discovered he had won a lottery prize of $25,000 a year for life.

Charter, Cox Communications merger valued at $34.5B

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Charter, Cox Communications merger valued at $34.5B

May 16 (UPI) -- Charter Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, announced a merger Friday with privately held Cox Communications in a multi-billion-dollar deal.

Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance

May 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's legislative agenda bill is slated to go through the House Budget Committee Friday, but it could be derailed by a handful of dissatisfied House Republicans.

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NFL's Philadelphia Eagles visit White House

ULA launches Atlas V rocket for Amazon payload

Radio City Rockettes kick off auditions in New York City

Donald, Melania Trump host 2025 Easter Egg Roll

Cold storm to bring rain, snow and thunder to western U.S. this weekend

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Cold storm to bring rain, snow and thunder to western U.S. this weekend

As a storm tracks across the West this weekend, it will generate enough cold air for snow to fall over some of the higher elevations from the Cascades to the Wasatch and northern and central Rockies.

Police investigating missing Slovenian statue of Melania Trump

World News // 16 hours ago

Police investigating missing Slovenian statue of Melania Trump

May 16 (UPI) -- A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was stolen in a city in her home country of Slovenia, five years after it replaced a wooden sculpture damaged by arson.

Judge to consider if 'privilege' gives government right to hide Kilmar Abrego Garcia info

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Judge to consider if 'privilege' gives government right to hide Kilmar Abrego Garcia info

May 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge will hear arguments Friday from the Trump administration to determine if the government has the legal privilege to not share details about its actions taken toward the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Salmon Rushdie attacker gets 25-year prison sentence

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

Salmon Rushdie attacker gets 25-year prison sentence

May 16 (UPI) -- The man already found guilty of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie was given the maximum-possible prison sentence on Friday in a courthouse in Mayville, N.Y.

Trump executive order reduces VOA staff by almost 600

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

Trump executive order reduces VOA staff by almost 600

May 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the firing of almost 600 employees with the publicly-funded Voice of America, representing about a third of the broadcaster's staff.

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California

U.S. News // 19 hours ago

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California

May 16 (UPI) -- SpaceX Friday launched another routine Starlink satellite launch from California, the 20th this year.

California wrestles with approach to homeless encampments

U.S. News // 21 hours ago

California wrestles with approach to homeless encampments

May 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his model ordinance to address homeless encampments with dignity this week but advocates say the approach ignores real solutions.

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation for sexual assault

U.S. News // 21 hours ago

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation for sexual assault

May 16 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Thursday said singer Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation for sexual assault. Four former housekeepers sued him alleging years of sexual abuse that Robinson denies.

United States forms AI partnership with UAE

U.S. News // 22 hours ago

United States forms AI partnership with UAE

May 16 (UPI) -- The United States and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to form an Artificial Intelligence alliance.

New Jersey Transit rail service grinds to a halt as engineers strike

U.S. News // 1 day ago

New Jersey Transit rail service grinds to a halt as engineers strike

May 16 (UPI) -- New Jersey Transit engineers went on strike early Friday, after last-minute negotiations on a pay increase fell apart, bringing all rail service to a halt.

Woman missing nearly three weeks in California mountains found alive

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Woman missing nearly three weeks in California mountains found alive

May 16 (UPI) -- A 27-year-old Georgia woman missing nearly three weeks in the California mountains has been found alive, according to authorities.

Gov. Ron DenSantis signs bill making Florida second state to ban fluoride from public water

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Gov. Ron DenSantis signs bill making Florida second state to ban fluoride from public water

May 15 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday to ban fluoride in public water, making it the second state to do so.

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