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Travelers to hit the road, air in large numbers for Memorial Day weekend

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Travelers to hit the road, air in large numbers for Memorial Day weekend

Despite record-high gasoline prices, experts expect busy travel over Memorial Day weekend as people appear eager to get out after having COVID-19 disruptions for more than two years.

As recount begins, Oz claims he's presumptive Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee

U.S. News // 4 minutes ago

As recount begins, Oz claims he's presumptive Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee

Russia trying to wipe out Ukraine culture, identity, Biden tells Naval Academy grads

U.S. News // 39 minutes ago

Russia trying to wipe out Ukraine culture, identity, Biden tells Naval Academy grads

Civil groups, workers urge Google to support racial equity audit

U.S. News // 49 minutes ago

Civil groups, workers urge Google to support racial equity audit

Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel cleared for parole

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel cleared for parole

May 27 (UPI) -- Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of late convicted murderer Charles Manson, is up for release from a California prison after the state's parole board recommended on Thursday that she should go free.

Inflation slowed slightly in April but is still near 40-year high

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Inflation slowed slightly in April but is still near 40-year high

May 27 (UPI) -- Inflation slowed slightly in April in the United States but it is still near a 40-year high. Income, disposable income and consumer spending all rose in April despite the ongoing inflation.

Federal gov't sides with California flight attendants in lawsuit vs. Virgin America

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Federal gov't sides with California flight attendants in lawsuit vs. Virgin America

May 26 (UPI) -- California-based flight attendants are getting support from President Joe Biden's administration in a legal battle with Virgin America over meal and rest breaks.

Memorial Day weekend to start wet, dreary, but then sun comes out

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Memorial Day weekend to start wet, dreary, but then sun comes out

It seems the weather got the message not to ruin the entire weekend in the northeastern United States as the latest AccuWeather forecasts continue to trend drier and warmer after an anticipated rainy and stormy start.

Sandals Resorts to install carbon monoxide detectors after 3 deaths

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Sandals Resorts to install carbon monoxide detectors after 3 deaths

May 27 (UPI) -- Sandals Resorts said this week it has installed carbon monoxide detectors in all guest rooms at its Sandals Emerald Bay location in the Bahamas where three U.S. residents died in May and a fourth became sick.

Rare meteor storm possible over Memorial Day weekend

Science News // 3 hours ago

Rare meteor storm possible over Memorial Day weekend

Meteor showers are among the most enjoyable astronomy events, with shooting stars streaking through the sky as Earth plows through a field of debris left behind by a comet.

Texas already 'hardened' schools; it didn't save Uvalde

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Texas already 'hardened' schools; it didn't save Uvalde

May 27 (UPI) -- Many of the security "hardening" elements for Texas schools enacted in 2019 have fallen short. Schools didn't receive enough money for physical improvements. Few school employees signed up to carry guns.

Police tactics questioned in aftermath of Uvalde mass school shooting

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Police tactics questioned in aftermath of Uvalde mass school shooting

May 27 (UPI) -- A Texas congressman is calling for an investigation into police response to the Uvalde school mass shooting, and experts have started to question the tactics used by first responders to subdue the gunman.

China, Russia veto U.S.-led push for North Korea sanctions

World News // 5 hours ago

China, Russia veto U.S.-led push for North Korea sanctions

SEOUL, May 27 (UPI) -- China and Russia shut down a U.S.-led U.N. Security Council resolution to impose additional sanctions on North Korea, highlighting a widening geopolitical divide that Washington warned would "embolden" the regime.

Justice Dept. decides against charging FBI agents who mishandled Larry Nassar probe

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Justice Dept. decides against charging FBI agents who mishandled Larry Nassar probe

May 27 (UPI) -- The Justice Department announced it will not bring charges against two former FBI special agents who failed to properly investigate allegations that former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused athletes.

World Health Assembly votes to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine

World News // 9 hours ago

World Health Assembly votes to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine

May 27 (UPI) -- In a symbolic victory for Ukraine, the World Health Organization has voted to condemn Russia's war as a serious health impediment not only for the invaded country but for the wider international community.

Officials: 4 dead, 2 injured in Pottstown house explosion

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Officials: 4 dead, 2 injured in Pottstown house explosion

May 27 (UPI) -- Officials in Pennsylvania said at least four people died and two others were injured in a house explosion in Pottstown.

Southern Baptist Convention releases secret list of accused sex abusers

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Southern Baptist Convention releases secret list of accused sex abusers

May 26 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention on Thursday night released a list naming hundreds of ministers and church employees who have been accused of sexual abuse over the last 20 years.

Amber Heard says she has been 'harassed, humiliated' amid defamation trial

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Amber Heard says she has been 'harassed, humiliated' amid defamation trial

May 26 (UPI) -- Amber Heard on Thursday testified that she has been "harassed" and "humiliated" since her ex-husband Johnny Depp's lawyers called her allegations of abuse against the actor a "hoax."

U.S. announces forfeiture of former Gambian president's $3.5M Maryland property

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

U.S. announces forfeiture of former Gambian president's $3.5M Maryland property

May 26 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors announced Thursday the forfeiture of a Maryland property they accuse former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh of having purchased with millions of dollars acquired through corruption.

Bill targeting domestic terrorism fails in Senate

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Bill targeting domestic terrorism fails in Senate

May 26 (UPI) -- The Senate voted 47-47 on Thursday, failing to pass a bill to create domestic terrorism offices within federal law enforcement agencies.

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