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United Methodist Church opens General Conference as denomination considers LGBTQ+ rights

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United Methodist Church opens General Conference as denomination considers LGBTQ+ rights

April 22 (UPI) -- The United Methodist Church is opening its General Conference, on Tuesday in North Carolina, to reshape the country's largest Protestant denomination in the hopes of slowing historic splintering over LGBTQ+ rights.

Baltimore accuses firms behind Dali ship that destroyed bridge of negligence

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Baltimore accuses firms behind Dali ship that destroyed bridge of negligence

Michaela Clavell: 'Shogun' themes of honor, sacrifice resonate in 2024

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Michaela Clavell: 'Shogun' themes of honor, sacrifice resonate in 2024

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean 'nuclear trigger' counterattack drill

World News // 2 hours ago

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean 'nuclear trigger' counterattack drill

Protesters arrested at NYU as universities confront pro-Palestinian demonstrations

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Protesters arrested at NYU as universities confront pro-Palestinian demonstrations

April 23 (UPI) -- A number of protesters who had descended upon New York University on Monday were arrested by police, as universities across the country struggle to confront pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Famous birthdays for April 23: Valerie Bertinelli, John Oliver

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Famous birthdays for April 23: Valerie Bertinelli, John Oliver

April 23 (UPI) -- Actor Valerie Bertinelli turns 63 and comedian John Oliver turns 46, among the famous birthdays for April 23.

On This Day: Rhythm Club fire kills 209 Black patrons

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On This Day: Rhythm Club fire kills 209 Black patrons

April 23 (UPI) -- On April 23, 1940, a fire at the Rhythm Club in Natchez, Miss., claimed the lives of 209 people, all Black patrons.

Earth Day: Biden announces $7B in solar energy grants, 2,000 Climate Corps jobs

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Earth Day: Biden announces $7B in solar energy grants, 2,000 Climate Corps jobs

April 22 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Monday announced $7 billion in federal grants to supply more than 900,000 low- and moderate-income homes with residential solar power.

PM Rishi Sunak to announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for Ukraine

World News // 7 hours ago

PM Rishi Sunak to announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for Ukraine

April 22 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to travel to Poland on Tuesday when he will announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for besieged ally Ukraine.

RFK Jr. vows to put 'U.S. budget on blockchain' to increase transparency

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

RFK Jr. vows to put 'U.S. budget on blockchain' to increase transparency

April 22 (UPI) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would put the nation's budget on blockchain to increase government transparency and end corruption.

States' inflation varies, in part due to domestic migration

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

States' inflation varies, in part due to domestic migration

April 17 (UPI) -- While the nation's inflation rate rose to 3.5% in March, some states are seeing higher-than-average inflation due to higher rates of population growth.

Columbia holds classes virtually as U.S. lawmakers call for university president's ouster

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Columbia holds classes virtually as U.S. lawmakers call for university president's ouster

April 22 (UPI) -- Classes at Columbia University were held virtually on Monday, the same day a bipartisan congressional group called for the university president's ouster from the Ivy League school amid tension over Israel's war on Hamas.

Jets trade QB Zach Wilson to Broncos, ending failed tenure in New York

NFL // 10 hours ago

Jets trade QB Zach Wilson to Broncos, ending failed tenure in New York

April 22 (UPI) -- The New York Jets have traded once-promising quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos after the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 fizzled in his starting role with the team, according to multiple reports.

Voyager 1 resumes sending readable status updates after 5 months of repairs

Science News // 11 hours ago

Voyager 1 resumes sending readable status updates after 5 months of repairs

April 22 (UPI) -- The pioneering Voyager 1 deep-space probe is once again sending usable engineering updates back to Earth after five months of repairs, NASA officials announced Monday.

Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says

April 22 (UPI) -- A recent charcoal shipment at a California facility from Mexico was discovered to be hiding more than $1 million worth of methamphetamine, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday.

High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening

April 22 (UPI) -- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday was on hand to break ground with other officials on what will be America's next high-speed railway.

Being treated by a female physician associated with lower risk of death

Health News // 13 hours ago

Being treated by a female physician associated with lower risk of death

NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) -- Being treated by a female physician can reduce the risk of death and hospital readmission, a new study suggests.

Minnesota police shoot, injure man brandishing handgun in Target parking lot

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Minnesota police shoot, injure man brandishing handgun in Target parking lot

April 22 (UPI) -- A car theft suspect was shot and injured in the parking lot of a suburban St. Paul, Minn., Target store Monday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at officers, authorities said.

NASA to launch solar sail, navigate space using sunlight

Science News // 13 hours ago

NASA to launch solar sail, navigate space using sunlight

April 22 (UPI) -- NASA is gearing up for a launch this week that will test a new way to navigate the solar system, using a large sail to catch the sunlight.

Near Oklahoma City, family of 5 -- including 2 kids -- found dead in home

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Near Oklahoma City, family of 5 -- including 2 kids -- found dead in home

April 22 (UPI) -- A homocide investigation is underway in Oklahoma after five individuals and at least two kids were found mysteriously dead Monday morning, according to authorities.

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