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FDA approves long-lasting HIV-prevention drug

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

FDA approves long-lasting HIV-prevention drug

June 18 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug that could prevent HIV infections with just two shots every year and possibly eradicate the disease.

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine seeks Michigan U.S. House seat

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine seeks Michigan U.S. House seat

Trump welcomes Juventus soccer team, asks about transgender athletes

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Trump welcomes Juventus soccer team, asks about transgender athletes

Senate committee grills Hegseth on protests, Middle East

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Senate committee grills Hegseth on protests, Middle East

Karen Read found not guilty of murder of police officer boyfriend in 2022

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Karen Read found not guilty of murder of police officer boyfriend in 2022

June 18 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts jury on Wednesday found Karen Read not guilty of murdering her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, in 2022, almost one year after another trial ended in a hung jury.

Authorities: Man wanted to buy fireworks to use against police, politicians at LA riots

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Authorities: Man wanted to buy fireworks to use against police, politicians at LA riots

June 18 (UPI) -- A Texas man facing years in jail and federal charges after allegedly buying powerful explosives then relayed plans to utilize them during riots in Los Angeles in order to fatally harm police and political leaders.

Brother's luck inspires Arkansas man's $350,000 lottery prize

Odd News // 7 hours ago

Brother's luck inspires Arkansas man's $350,000 lottery prize

June 18 (UPI) -- An Arkansas man said his brother's recent lottery luck -- and a chance encounter with his favorite color -- led to his winning a $350,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket.

Trump administration ending LGBTQ suicide hotline in July

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Trump administration ending LGBTQ suicide hotline in July

June 18 (UPI) -- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline no longer will offer a specialized service for LGBTQ callers as of July 17.

Photos

Army 250th anniversary parade marches through Washington

Army 250th: Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony held in Arlington

No Kings protests take place nationwide

Army prepares for 250th anniversary celebration in Washington

Protesters gather at City Hall in Los Angeles

This week in Washington

Federal Reserve again leaves interest rates unchanged, citing caution

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Federal Reserve again leaves interest rates unchanged, citing caution

June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve held key interest rates steady Wednesday but said it still sees the possibility of two cuts later this year, with expectations that President Donald Trump's tariff policies will spike inflation.

Immigration agency awards $309M for border wall, waives environmental laws

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Immigration agency awards $309M for border wall, waives environmental laws

June 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Wednesday awarded $309,463,000 in tax money to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co. to build 27 miles of border wall in Arizona's Tucson sector.

2 men stabbed on NYC subway train at Grand Central Terminal stop

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

2 men stabbed on NYC subway train at Grand Central Terminal stop

June 18 (UPI) -- Police said at least 2 people were stabbed during morning rush hour Wednesday as a subway train passed through Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan.

Trump's gift of 'most magnificent' flagpoles, flags celebrated at White House

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Trump's gift of 'most magnificent' flagpoles, flags celebrated at White House

June 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump paid the cost to place two flagpoles at the White House and raised two flags late Wednesday morning.

Supreme Court affirms Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for youth

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Supreme Court affirms Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for youth

June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Wednesday to uphold a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.

May U.S. mortgage demand drops 4.5% from year ago

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

May U.S. mortgage demand drops 4.5% from year ago

June 18 (UPI) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that May mortgage demand was down 4.5% year-over-year, despite lower interest rates. Refinance demand also was lower in May.

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria fear

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria fear

June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that FreshRealm is recalling chicken Alfredo products that may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. All products made before Tuesday are affected.

Trump to grant TikTok another 90-day reprieve from legal ban in U.S.

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Trump to grant TikTok another 90-day reprieve from legal ban in U.S.

June 18 (UPI) -- TikTok was given a lifeline for a third time by President Trump, allowing it to keep running through mid-September in spite of U.S. legislation requiring its Chinese owners to divest its operation.

7 indicted in $100 million California Brinks truck jewelry theft

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

7 indicted in $100 million California Brinks truck jewelry theft

June 18 (UPI) -- Seven Californians are indicted in a 2022 $100 million Brinks truck jewelry heist in Lebec, north of Los Angeles. They are charged for allegedly stealing gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and luxury watches.

Judge expands order against Trump administration's passport gender policy

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

Judge expands order against Trump administration's passport gender policy

June 17 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Massachusetts on Tuesday expanded an order against the State Department's passport gender policy to include all applicants who are transgender or nonbinary.

Chicago relaunches 'Know Your Rights' campaign amid increased deportations

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Chicago relaunches 'Know Your Rights' campaign amid increased deportations

June 17 (UPI) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is warning President Donald Trump to "respect the Constitution" after the president ordered ICE agents to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led sanctuary cities.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized for allergic reaction

U.S. News // 1 day ago

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized for allergic reaction

June 17 (UPI) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is resting in a Washington, D.C., hospital after suffering an allergic reaction on Tuesday.

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