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Southern mayors ask 2020 Democrats for plans on regional concerns

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Southern mayors ask 2020 Democrats for plans on regional concerns

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A group of city leaders from four Southern states has appealed to the field of Democratic presidential candidates, asking them to provide detailed plans that cover a number of varied concerns facing the region.

Bernie Sanders unveils $1.5T 'Housing for All' plan

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Bernie Sanders unveils $1.5T 'Housing for All' plan

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has unveiled a plan called "Housing for All," and describes it as a fundamental American right -- like healthcare.

North Korea decries link between bodies in Japan, abduction claims

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North Korea decries link between bodies in Japan, abduction claims

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- North Korea said Friday claims of abduction are a "fabrication" following the discovery of a Japanese citizen who went missing more than three decades ago.

Eight companies share Navy's $968.1M C4ISR contract

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Eight companies share Navy's $968.1M C4ISR contract

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy announced a contract awarded to eight companies, that is potentially worth up to $968.1 million, covering installation, replacement and support for all C4ISR platforms worldwide.

UFO activists who vowed to storm 'Area 51' turned away by police, K-9

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UFO activists who vowed to storm 'Area 51' turned away by police, K-9

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- What began as a joke about conspiracy theorists storming a Nevada military installation known as "Area 51" turned into an actual, albeit brief, confrontation Friday.

Education Dept. questioned about 99% loan forgiveness rejection rate

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Education Dept. questioned about 99% loan forgiveness rejection rate

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Federal lawmakers are asking the Education Department for answers after an official told a House hearing Thursday a loan forgiveness program rejects 99 percent of applicants, a figure that's drawn at least one lawsuit.

North Korea fisherman dies in Russian custody

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North Korea fisherman dies in Russian custody

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A North Korean fisherman died in Russian custody following clashes with Russian border guards at sea.

U.S. admits to Afghanistan drone strike that killed 30 farmers

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U.S. admits to Afghanistan drone strike that killed 30 farmers

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. military forces in Afghanistan confirmed Thursday a drone strike on militant targets in the Nangarhar province that killed 30 pine nut farmers.

North Korea negotiator lauds Bolton's departure from White House

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North Korea negotiator lauds Bolton's departure from White House

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The North Korean diplomat on U.S.-North Korea negotiations praised President Donald Trump on Friday for replacing former national security adviser John Bolton.

Russia oil reserves now worth $1.2 trillion after new discoveries

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Russia oil reserves now worth $1.2 trillion after new discoveries

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Russia's oil reserves have nearly doubled in valuation since last year and now total $1.2 trillion, Moscow's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported Friday.

Twitter removes 267 UAE-based accounts, suspends 4,200 others

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Twitter removes 267 UAE-based accounts, suspends 4,200 others

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Twitter said Friday it has terminated more than 250 United Arab Emirates-based accounts and suspended more than 4,000 over concerns about state-sponsored platform manipulation.

United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote

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United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The United Methodist Church's deadline for petitions for its next global meeting passed Wednesday, setting the terms for a final reckoning with LGBTQ issues that have divided the denomination for more than 40 years.

Saudi forces retaliate with airstrikes in key Yemen port city

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Saudi forces retaliate with airstrikes in key Yemen port city

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces carried out airstrikes Friday against factories in Yemen that build remote-controlled boats and sea mines -- in retaliation for attacks on two oil-producing areas last weekend.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential campaign

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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential campaign

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended his 2020 presidential campaign Friday, saying that he feels he accomplished all he could in the Democratic race.

2020 race for president: Who's running

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2020 race for president: Who's running

Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Here are the candidates who are running to unseat President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.

Prosecutors: N.J. man scouted NYC locations for terror attacks

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Prosecutors: N.J. man scouted NYC locations for terror attacks

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors say a New Jersey man has criminally supported the Hezbollah terror group by scouting potential attack sites like airports, bridges and New York City's iconic Times Square.

British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal

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British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Leaders of the European Union are speaking of a renewed, yet cautious, optimism that there will be an agreement in place by the time Britain leaves the alliance six weeks from now.

Greta Thunberg at climate strike: 'We demand a safe future'

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Greta Thunberg at climate strike: 'We demand a safe future'

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Millions of protesters around the world took the day off school and work Friday to participate in the youth-led Global Climate Strike urging action to fight climate change.

Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan as China exerts influence

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Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan as China exerts influence

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Taiwan has lost its second ally in a week as the Micronesian nation of Kiribati severed diplomatic ties with Taipei on Friday in favor of fostering relations with Beijing.

South Korea vows to beef up defense against North Korean cyberthreats

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South Korea vows to beef up defense against North Korean cyberthreats

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo vowed Friday to bolster the country's cyber operations to combat the growing threats in cyberspace posed by North Korea and other entities.

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