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Study: VA hospitals outperform nearby healthcare facilities

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Study: VA hospitals outperform nearby healthcare facilities

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- With about nine million veterans throughout its system, U.S. Veterans Administration hospitals may deliver better medical care than other hospitals, according to a study.

Chaos erupts as Hungarian Parliament passes judicial, 'slave' laws

World News // 16 minutes ago

Chaos erupts as Hungarian Parliament passes judicial, 'slave' laws

Evelyn Berezin, creator of world's first word processor, dies at 93

U.S. News // 30 minutes ago

Evelyn Berezin, creator of world's first word processor, dies at 93

Snake catcher shares video of close call

Odd News // 34 minutes ago

Snake catcher shares video of close call

Erdogan: Turkey planning military operation to 'wipe out' Syria terrorists

World News // 50 minutes ago

Erdogan: Turkey planning military operation to 'wipe out' Syria terrorists

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Turkish President Recep Erdogan said Wednesday his military will soon launch an operation against terror groups in Syria it says are backed by the United States.

Killer whales approach swimmer in New Zealand

Odd News // 50 minutes ago

Killer whales approach swimmer in New Zealand

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A camera drone captured video of the moment three killer whales approached a swimmer at a New Zealand beach.

Pixar announces 'Onward' starring Chris Pratt, Tom Holland

Movies // 57 minutes ago

Pixar announces 'Onward' starring Chris Pratt, Tom Holland

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Pixar and Disney has announced their next original feature film titled "Onward" that will feature the voice talents of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland.

Aircraft readiness goals for 2019 unlikely to be reached, officials say

Defense News // 1 hour ago

Aircraft readiness goals for 2019 unlikely to be reached, officials say

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that many goals for aircraft readiness next year are not tenable, as Congress questioned why overall readiness issues continue to plague the Navy.

Lockheed contracted for USS Wichita post-shakedown availability services

Defense News // 1 hour ago

Lockheed contracted for USS Wichita post-shakedown availability services

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has been contracted by the Navy for engineering and management services on the LCS USS Wichita ahead of its commissioning in January 2019.

Indiana package thief turns out to be neighbor's dog

Odd News // 1 hour ago

Indiana package thief turns out to be neighbor's dog

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- An Indiana woman who suspected a "porch pirate" was taking packages from her porch reviewed security footage and discovered the culprit was a "pooch pirate."

Ecuador President Lenin Moreno gets $1B from China during visit

World News // 1 hour ago

Ecuador President Lenin Moreno gets $1B from China during visit

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno said Wednesday China has given $1 billion in loans and aid to help the South American nation with a variety of matters.

Apink to release new album in January

Music // 1 hour ago

Apink to release new album in January

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- K-pop stars Apink announced they will return Jan. 7 with a followup to their EP "One & Six."

Gallup: Australia, Indonesia top U.S. as 'most generous' nation

World News // 1 hour ago

Gallup: Australia, Indonesia top U.S. as 'most generous' nation

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Indonesia, Australia, the United States and New Zealand were declared Wednesday the world's most generous countries in an annual study by pollster Gallup.

'Sesame Street' tackles homelessness with Lily character

Entertainment News // 1 hour ago

'Sesame Street' tackles homelessness with Lily character

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind "Sesame Street," has announced a new initiative to tackle homelessness using the character of Lily.

Gwendoline Christie: 'Game of Thrones' fans will 'need therapy' after finale

TV // 1 hour ago

Gwendoline Christie: 'Game of Thrones' fans will 'need therapy' after finale

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne of Tarth on "Game of Thrones," said the HBO series will have an emotional ending.

Jon Gosselin on taking custody of son Collin: 'He wanted to live with me'

Entertainment News // 1 hour ago

Jon Gosselin on taking custody of son Collin: 'He wanted to live with me'

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Jon Gosselin said Collin, his son with Kate Gosselin, will go home with him after finishing a program for children with special needs.

Teen takes free ride on back of D.C. Metro bus

Odd News // 1 hour ago

Teen takes free ride on back of D.C. Metro bus

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A surprised traveler on a busy Washington, D.C., road captured video of a teen taking a free ride by clinging to the back of a bus.

Insomnia leads woman to her second lottery jackpot

Odd News // 2 hours ago

Insomnia leads woman to her second lottery jackpot

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A Maryland woman said a bout with insomnia led her to a $13,323 lottery prize -- her second big jackpot from the Racetrax game.

Kenya Moore introduces daughter Brooklyn: 'Love of my life'

Entertainment News // 2 hours ago

Kenya Moore introduces daughter Brooklyn: 'Love of my life'

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kenya Moore shared photos and new details about her "miracle baby" with Marc Daly.

Navy taps Sikorsky for database to support CH-53K helicopters

Defense News // 2 hours ago

Navy taps Sikorsky for database to support CH-53K helicopters

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has awarded $38.2 million to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for a cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order in support of the CH-53K helicopter program.

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