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Las Vegas man gets 46 months for threatening U.S. senator

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Las Vegas man gets 46 months for threatening U.S. senator

May 14 (UPI) -- A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to more than three years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to threatening to kill a U.S. senator from Nevada and the family members of two other U.S. senators.

3M to pay New Jersey $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' claims

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

3M to pay New Jersey $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' claims

May 14 (UPI) -- 3M has agreed to pay New Jersey up to $450 million to settle a claims accusing the Minnesota-based company of widespread contamination from so-called forever chemicals, which have affected drinking water in the state.

U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiations

U.S. News // 22 hours ago

U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiations

May 14 (UPI) -- The United States has imposed additional Iran-related sanctions, as the Trump administration negotiates with Tehran on a new nuclear weapons deal.

Grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge accused of helping migrant evade federal arrest

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

Grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge accused of helping migrant evade federal arrest

May 13 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury has indicted Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, whose arrest last month prompted legal professionals to accuse the Trump administration of trying to intimidate the judiciary.

Boy, 14, arrested for fatal gang-related shooting of 16-year-old bystander at Bronx school

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Boy, 14, arrested for fatal gang-related shooting of 16-year-old bystander at Bronx school

May 13 (UPI) -- Police on Tuesday arrested a 14-year-old boy for the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet as a fight between two rival gangs at a Bronx school devolved.

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after resentencing

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after resentencing

May 13 (UPI) -- The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, were resentenced Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, making them eligible for parole.

Judge rules Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations is lawful

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Judge rules Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations is lawful

May 13 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's use of a wartime authority to deport Venezuelan gang members is lawful, but accused the administration of moving too quickly.

Schumer places hold on DOJ nominees pending answers on Qatar, its offer of jet to Trump

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Schumer places hold on DOJ nominees pending answers on Qatar, its offer of jet to Trump

May 13 (UPI) -- Justice Department nominees won't be confirmed until the Trump administration provides full transparency on "Qatari influence," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced on Tuesday.

U.S. Interior Department expedites oil, gas production on public lands

U.S. News // 1 day ago

U.S. Interior Department expedites oil, gas production on public lands

May 13 (UPI) -- Oil and gas producers can accelerate their efforts to make the United States energy independent thanks to streamlined federal oil and gas leasing rules on public lands.

Cold, hard truth: Alaskans lose $26M to Internet crime

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Cold, hard truth: Alaskans lose $26M to Internet crime

May 13 (UPI) -- Alaskans lost more than $26 million last year to Internet crime through investment fraud, business email compromise and tech support scams, according to the FBI.

Former Olympics, NCAA champion grappler arrested in Ohio prostitution sting

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Former Olympics, NCAA champion grappler arrested in Ohio prostitution sting

May 13 (UPI) -- Police say three-time NCAA wrestling champion and 2016 Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was among 16 caught in an anti-prostitution sting in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.

U.S.-based Microsoft to ax roughly 6,000 jobs in global workforce

U.S. News // 1 day ago

U.S.-based Microsoft to ax roughly 6,000 jobs in global workforce

May 13 (UPI) -- Microsoft says nearly 3%, or more than 6,000 in its workforce, is being cut as other tech giants have recently acted similarly.

Fired U.S. workers, gathering in Capitol for 10th time, urge Congress to reverse DOGE cuts

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Fired U.S. workers, gathering in Capitol for 10th time, urge Congress to reverse DOGE cuts

WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- A rainy Tuesday morning didn't deter about 25 fired federal workers from walking the halls in the U.S Capitol for the 10th consecutive week to pressure legislators to reverse cuts to the U.S. government spurred by DOGE.

Florida Panthers executive 'indefinitely' suspended after X posts about Canada, Gaza

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Florida Panthers executive 'indefinitely' suspended after X posts about Canada, Gaza

May 13 (UPI) -- The National Hockey League suspended "indefinitely" Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu from all league activities and team involvement after "inappropriate" social media posts to a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.

Small nodule found in Biden's prostate

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Small nodule found in Biden's prostate

May 13 (UPI) -- A routine medical physical revealed a small nodule in former President Joe Biden's prostate, but its cause is unknown.

Texas energy demand to surge as temperatures to surpass 100 degrees this week

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Texas energy demand to surge as temperatures to surpass 100 degrees this week

A dangerous spell of summer heat is about to roast Texas, making it feel like the dog days of summer through midweek, Accuweather forecasters say.

Senators warn U.S. risks losing ground to China in East Africa amid rising extremism

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Senators warn U.S. risks losing ground to China in East Africa amid rising extremism

WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- U.S. senators and foreign policy experts urge a strategic overhaul of American engagement in East Africa, warning that neglect and foreign aid cuts are ceding influence to China and fueling regional instability.

CPI: Inflation rose 0.2% in April, 2.3% on the year; slightly below expectations

U.S. News // 1 day ago

CPI: Inflation rose 0.2% in April, 2.3% on the year; slightly below expectations

May 13 (UPI) -- Inflation rose slightly less than expected in April despite the arrival of President Donald Trump's sweeping international tariffs early in the month, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Tuesday.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty steps down for 'personal reasons'

U.S. News // 1 day ago

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty steps down for 'personal reasons'

May 13 (UPI) -- UnitedHealth Group announced Tuesday CEO Andrew Witty will step down, citing "personal reasons."

DHS launches probe of California program aiding aged, blind, disabled immigrants

U.S. News // 1 day ago

DHS launches probe of California program aiding aged, blind, disabled immigrants

May 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has launched an investigation into a California state-level program that provides aged, blind and disabled non-citizens with monthly cash benefits.

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