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Florida Gators QB Kyle Trask to enter 2021 NFL Draft

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Florida Gators quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Kyle Trask announced Thursday on social media that he will enter the upcoming NFL Draft. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3huE7q0 via IFTTT

Trump extends pandemic-related halt on international visas

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President Donald Trump extended a halt on new green cards and other work visas into March after it was originally set to expire Thursday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pFIVfa via IFTTT

Dolphins put QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on COVID-19 list; Browns close facility again

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The Miami Dolphins have placed veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Lf1vLV via IFTTT

Green Bay Packers fear LT David Bakhtiari has season-ending knee injury

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Green Bay Packers star left tackle David Bakhtiari is believed to have suffered a season-ending knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MgqX4g via IFTTT

Pence asks judge to reject lawsuit expanding his power to overturn 2020 election

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Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday requested for a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Republican lawmakers seeking to expand his power to overturn the electoral votes certified by states. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hzBP8R via IFTTT

Jimmy Smith agrees to 1-year contract extension with Baltimore Ravens

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Veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith will return to the Baltimore Ravens next season after reaching a one-year extension with the franchise. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MnTzZA via IFTTT

Wisconsin hospital worker fired, arrested after destroying 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

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A Wisconsin hospital worker was fired and arrested after destroying 500 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine by intentionally leaving them out of refrigeration overnight. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/381dFRM via IFTTT

Boeing nabs $189.3M for repair and support work on F-15 warning system

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Boeing was awarded a $189.3 million contract modification Thursday for repairs and support equipment of the F-15's Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3b2iPib via IFTTT

Watch: Tulsa, Mississippi State players brawl at end of Armed Forces Bowl

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No. 24 Tulsa and Mississippi State got into a massive brawl following the Bulldogs' 28-26 win over the Golden Hurricane in the Armed Forces Bowl on Thursday at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3hvYyTv via IFTTT

Dow, S&P 500 hit record highs on final day of trading in 2020

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Wall Street ended 2020 with a bang as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both rose to record highs on the final day of trading for the year. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pEa2XJ via IFTTT

U.S. warships travel Taiwan Strait; China warns against show of force

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For the second time this month, U.S. warships on Thursday sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, prompting China to denounce the "provocative actions." from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3806wAV via IFTTT

Individualized exercise best for easing lower back pain, study says

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Chronic lower back pain can make the most routine tasks difficult. But a new study suggests patients can learn new, practical and less painful ways to move through individualized "motor skills training," or MST. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3o4kxDk via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Dec. 31: Gabby Douglas, Hunter Schafer

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Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas turns 25 and actor Hunter Schafer turns 21, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 31. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2JwevMM via IFTTT

Week 17 NFL games to cement postseason picture

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Some NFL teams have nothing to play for in Week 17, other than draft position, while others hope for a playoff berth. Find out here what each team must do to sneak in or earn a first-round postseason bye. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/381Hqlt via IFTTT

William Zabka: 'Cobra Kai' is bringing families together

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William Zabka says he's happy fans found comfort and inspiration by watching his Karate Kid sequel series, "Cobra Kai," during the coronavirus pandemic. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Jweto8 via IFTTT

On This Day, Dec. 31: China reports pneumonia cluster in early days of COVID-19 pandemic

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On Dec. 31, 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission in China first reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia in what would become the COVID-19 pandemic. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/381qV95 via IFTTT

Elon Musk's SpaceX crewed launches led space events in 2020

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Launching people into orbit from U.S. soil again, in two successful SpaceX launches, topped the year's accomplishments in spaceflight, followed closely by other SpaceX achievements. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ofK7pj via IFTTT

U.S. blacklists Venezuelan judge, prosecutor over Citgo 6 trial

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The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against a Venezuelan judge and prosecutor for their rules in last month's sentencing of six U.S. oil executives known as the Citgo 6. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3b0cMuv via IFTTT

Study: As pot rules relax, more U.S. teens driving while stoned

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Almost half of teenagers who regularly use pot admit they've gotten behind the wheel while stoned, a new study in JAMA Network Open reveals. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2L9gZkR via IFTTT

California identifies its first case of new COVID-19 strain

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Health officials in San Diego County confirmed Wednesday that a 30-year-old man has tested positive for a new variant of COVID-19 that was first detected in the United States a day prior. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3n221Kv via IFTTT

Oklahoma Sooners crush Florida Gators in Cotton Bowl

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The sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners cruised to a 55-20 win over No. 7 Florida in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Wednesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pBoQq7 via IFTTT

Zdeno Chara leaves Bruins after 14 seasons, signs 1-year deal with Capitals

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All-Star defenseman Zdeno Chara is leaving the Boston Bruins after 14 seasons and signing a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3n37eSv via IFTTT

U.N.: Trump's Blackwater pardons violate International law, affront to justice

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President Donald Trump's pardon last week of four former Blackwater Worldwide military contractors convicted of killing 14 Iraqis in 2007 violates U.S. obligations under international law, the United Nations said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3o3NgbB via IFTTT

Buffalo Bills given permission to host limited number of fans in playoffs

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the Buffalo Bills will be allowed to host a limited number of fans for the playoffs. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/38KZ7F6 via IFTTT

Michigan establishes $641M fund for Flint water crisis settlement

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law on Wednesday approving the establishment of a $641 million trust fund to deliver settlement money to residents affected by the Flint water crisis. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/34UEIwc via IFTTT

Census Bureau to miss deadline for House apportionment data

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The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday said it will deliver data used to allocate seats on the House of Representatives to states in early 2021, missing its deadline of Dec. 31. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rArZs2 via IFTTT

Clemson OC Tony Elliott to miss CFP semifinal game due to COVID-19

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Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott will miss the Tigers' College Football Playoff semifinal game against Ohio State on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3mZ1yJ3 via IFTTT

Green Bay Packers claim veteran DT Damon 'Snacks' Harrison off waivers

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The Green Bay Packers claimed veteran defensive lineman Damon "Snacks" Harrison off waivers on Wednesday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rIrgoU via IFTTT

NASA approves two new missions to study space weather

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NASA has given the go-ahead to a pair of heliophysics missions designed to aid the study the space weather. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/35elfH1 via IFTTT

New Hampshire governor cancels inauguration ceremony citing anti-mask protests

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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu canceled the state's outdoor inaugural ceremony due to armed protesters that have gathered outside of his home in opposition to an order requiring masks in public settings. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3n1WcwK via IFTTT

Watch: Wisconsin Badgers accidentally break trophy while celebrating Mayo Bowl win

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Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz accidentally shattered the trophy that Wisconsin received after beating Wake Forest on Wednesday in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3o2SVi5 via IFTTT

Trump indefinitely extends pandemic-related halt on international visas

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President Donald Trump indefinitely extended a halt on new green cards and other work visas that was originally set to expire Thursday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rIXeBt via IFTTT

2021 to get off to icy start for tens of millions in northeastern U.S.

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A storm brewing at the end of 2020 in Texas and northern Mexico with snow, ice and rain has eyes for the northeastern United States. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/35ehvFt via IFTTT

Cheez-It Bowl: Oklahoma State holds off Miami rally

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys stormed out to a 21-0 lead before they held off a late Miami Hurricanes rally to win the 2020 Cheez-It Bowl. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3mVPf0h via IFTTT

Google honors civil rights activist Elizabeth Peratrovich with new Doodle

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Google is celebrating civil rights activist Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped pass the first anti-discrimination law in the United States, with a new Doodle. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/37ZAeGh via IFTTT

Britain approves Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

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Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to give emergency regulatory approval to the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/34UdQfK via IFTTT

'Stepped' approach to exercise may help with arthritic knees

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Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function, a new study finds. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3b0W65Y via IFTTT

On This Day, Dec. 30: Nixon halts bombing in North Vietnam

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On Dec. 30, 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered a halt in the bombing of North Vietnam and announced that peace talks with Hanoi would resume. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/390VET1 via IFTTT

NASA studies fruit flies to understand astronaut sleep cycles

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Tiny fruit flies are helping NASA study how brain activity and sleep patterns change when organisms live in the microgravity of space. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2WRRcA6 via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Dec. 30: Tracey Ullman, Ellie Goulding

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Actor Tracey Ullman turns 61 and singer Ellie Goulding turns 34, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 30. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/390VXx9 via IFTTT

In memoriam: Celebrity deaths of 2020

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2020 was -- by most measures -- a tumultuous and depressing year, made only bleaker by the deaths of dozens of beloved music, stage and screen artists. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3o0vfed via IFTTT

China jails 10 Hong Kong activists who fled to Taiwan

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A Chinese court sentenced 10 Hong Kong activists from seven months to three years in prison on charges stemming from their attempt to escape Communist authorities by fleeing the former British colony for Taiwan. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/34W67xz via IFTTT

Study: ADHD raises adult suicide risk, especially for women

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Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have a strikingly high prevalence of attempted suicide, with women being at particular risk, researchers say. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3prCQ5Q via IFTTT

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from COVID-19

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Luke Letlow, who was elected to the U.S. Congress from Louisiana last month, died Tuesday night from complications of COVID-19, according to reports. He was 41. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pxn2hV via IFTTT

Browns place three players on COVID-19 list; Rams add Cooper Kupp to list

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The Cleveland Browns placed tight end Harrison Bryant and safeties Andrew Sendejo and Karl Joseph on the reserve/COVID-19 list, while the Los Angeles Rams put receiver Cooper Kupp on the list. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/34VKrSd via IFTTT

Texas Bowl canceled due to COVID-19 issues at TCU

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The Mercari Texas Bowl between Arkansas and TCU has been called off because of COVID-19 complications within TCU's football program, bowl officials said Tuesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Mdr68x via IFTTT

Arizona men's basketball program self-imposes one-year postseason ban

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The Arizona men's basketball team has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban, the school announced Tuesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3aRJVZf via IFTTT

State Dept. approves $300M bomb sale to Saudi Arabia

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The Trump administration on Tuesday approved a possible $300 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2WXheSF via IFTTT

Transportation Department announces installation of automatic train brake systems

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The Federal Railroad Administration implemented positive train control, or PTC, technology on 57,536 freight and passenger railroad miles ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline set by Congress on Tuesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3n06lKr via IFTTT

Washington Football Team LB Thomas Davis Sr. to retire after 2020 season

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Washington Football Team linebacker Thomas Davis Sr. announced Tuesday on social media that he will retire at the end of the 2020 season. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/34TKVYW via IFTTT