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Australian academic released from Iranian jail

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Australian academic released from Iranian jail

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a British-Australian academic who has been jailed in Iran for more than two years, has been released.

Justice Dept. appeals ruling barring it from Trump defamation case

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Justice Dept. appeals ruling barring it from Trump defamation case

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a court's decision to block it from interfering in a defamation case brought against President Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll, who said the president raped her in the 1990s.

Judge halts certifying Pa.'s election results; Gov. Wolf appeals

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Judge halts certifying Pa.'s election results; Gov. Wolf appeals

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday ordered further certification actions to be halted causing the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf to ask the state's Supreme Court to intervene in a scathing appeal.

Fauci, Harris top 'Time' 2020 Person of the Year nominees

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Fauci, Harris top 'Time' 2020 Person of the Year nominees

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were among the leading nominees for Time's 2020 Person of the Year.

Thanksgiving Feed-the-Troops meals to be delivered 'grab-and-go style'

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Thanksgiving Feed-the-Troops meals to be delivered 'grab-and-go style'

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Meals for the U.S. military's annual Thanksgiving Feed-the-Troops tradition will shift to a grab-and-go style rather than large sit-down group gatherings in dining facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denies permit for Pebble Mine in Alaska

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denies permit for Pebble Mine in Alaska

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday rejected Pebble Limited Partnership's permit to build a mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay.

Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn

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Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who previously pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during its investigation into the 2016 presidential election.

Crock-Pot recalls nearly 1M pressure cookers due to burn risk

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Crock-Pot recalls nearly 1M pressure cookers due to burn risk

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of nearly 1 million Crock-Pot pressure cookers, saying the lids can potentially detach, presenting a burn risk to users.

President-elect Joe Biden calls for unity during Thanksgiving address

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President-elect Joe Biden calls for unity during Thanksgiving address

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- President-elect Joe Biden called for unity and encouraged Americans to stay vigilant against the COVID-19 virus during a Thanksgiving address Wednesday afternoon.

U.S. Air Force announces next locations for new C-130J cargo planes

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U.S. Air Force announces next locations for new C-130J cargo planes

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Three National Guard bases and a Navy Reserve base were selected to receive new C-130J Super Hercules cargo planes, the U.S. Air Force announced on Wednesday.

Delta, pilots agree to cut work hours to stave off layoffs, furloughs

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Delta, pilots agree to cut work hours to stave off layoffs, furloughs

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Delta Air Lines pilots on Wednesday approved a labor agreement in an attempt to fend off furloughs next year by reducing their hours.

B-1B Lancer bomber can carry hypersonic weapon externally, test shows

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B-1B Lancer bomber can carry hypersonic weapon externally, test shows

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A B-1B Lancer bomber conducted a demonstration testing its ability to externally carry potential hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Air Force announced.

YouTube suspends One America News Network for COVID-19 content

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YouTube suspends One America News Network for COVID-19 content

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- YouTube confirmed Tuesday it has suspended the One America News Network for violating its video platform policy on sharing COVID-19 misinformation.

China's COVID-19 vaccine developer denies filing for state approval

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China's COVID-19 vaccine developer denies filing for state approval

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- China's coronavirus vaccine developer may not have filed for regulatory approval, despite Chinese state media reports.

Tesla recalls 9,100 Model X vehicles over separating roof pieces

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Tesla recalls 9,100 Model X vehicles over separating roof pieces

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Tesla Motors has recalled close to 10,000 Model X sport-utility vehicles over concerns that pieces of the body can detach while driving due to lack of primer.

Navy tests autonomous drone as target for laser weapon testing

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Navy tests autonomous drone as target for laser weapon testing

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy Surface War Center announced a test in which an autonomous drone was launched and landed on a moving ship as a target for laser weapons.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls Biden to congratulate election victory

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls Biden to congratulate election victory

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- After weeks of silence, Chinese President Xi Jinping called U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory over President Donald Trump.

South Korea vows to invest $1B for artificial intelligence

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South Korea vows to invest $1B for artificial intelligence

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- South Korea pledged to invest about $1 billion for artificial intelligence in semiconductor manufacturing to build on the nation's success developing computer chips to power economic growth.

Fauci: 'People should feel confident' COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective

Health News // 1 day ago

Fauci: 'People should feel confident' COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective

The turnaround time -- from the emergence of COVID-19 to the advent of multiple vaccines to prevent it -- has been nothing short of "breathtaking," said Dr. Anthony Fauci.

778K in U.S. file new jobless claims; 1st back-to-back increase since July

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778K in U.S. file new jobless claims; 1st back-to-back increase since July

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Close to 800,000 U.S. workers have filed new unemployment claims, the Labor Department said in its weekly report on Wednesday.

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