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Police: 4 killed, including child, in Southern California shooting

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At least four people, including a child, were killed in a shooting at a Southern California business complex on Wednesday night, authorities said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/31DjIbe via IFTTT

U.N.: 'Highly likely' North Korea can mount nuclear warheads on missiles

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A United Nations report found that North Korea has continued to fund its weapons program through illicit means and concluded that the secretive state can likely arm its ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ma8Omx via IFTTT

Surgery can boost pancreatic cancer outcomes more often than thought, study says

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Even in patients with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, surgery is typically worthwhile after chemotherapy, because it appears to extend patients' lives, a new study concludes. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3whriq0 via IFTTT

U.S. reaffirms stance Hong Kong does not warrant special status

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the United States' stance to Congress that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from Mainland China and therefore does not warrant preferential treatment under U.S. trade law. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3fCrtq9 via IFTTT

EPA removes dozens of Trump-appointed science advisers from key panels

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EPA Administrator Michael Regan said Wednesday the agency would dismiss more than 40 Trump-appointed scientific advisers from the Science Advisory Board and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3fxIbGP via IFTTT

Nets star James Harden exits game vs. Rockets with hamstring injury

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Brooklyn Nets star guard James Harden was forced to depart Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets because of right hamstring tightness. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3dt5Yp3 via IFTTT

U.S., EU, 13 nations call for 2nd probe of COVID-19 origins in China

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After the WHO released findings of its investigation into the origins of COVID-19, the United States, European Union and 13 other countries called on the health body to keep looking into the start of the pandemic. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m4izmq via IFTTT

Pentagon reverses Trump-era policies to allow transgender people to serve in military

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The Pentagon on Wednesday reversed Trump-era transgender policies to restore those that prohibit the military from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rATKzH via IFTTT

Dodgers' Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger top MLB jersey sales; Mike Trout 10th

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Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielders Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger were at the top of MLB's list of best-selling jerseys entering the 2021 season. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ds9tfa via IFTTT

Logan Paul eliminated from 'Masked Singer'

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Social media star Logan Paul became the latest celebrity eliminated from Season 5 of Fox's "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday night. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rztbe8 via IFTTT

Quality control issue at Baltimore plant holds up millions of Johnson & Johnson vaccines

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Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday said a batch containing millions of doses of its vaccine were not distributed due to a quality control issue. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/31BlYzD via IFTTT

Seahawks signing Pro Bowl WR Tyler Lockett to 4-year extension

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The Seattle Seahawks are giving Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyler Lockett a multiyear contract extension. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3u9ysuy via IFTTT

Blue Jays' George Springer to begin season on IL with oblique injury

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Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that All-Star outfielder George Springer will start the season on the 10-day injured list because of a Grade 2 left oblique strain. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3uhQfQt via IFTTT

Former intelligence analyst pleads guilty to sharing classified information with reporter

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Daniel Everette Hale, 31, a former intelligence officer and military service member, pleaded guilty Wednesday to illegally obtaining classified information and sharing it with a reporter. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3sEEiE0 via IFTTT

AccuWeather issues 2021 Atlantic hurricane season forecast

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According to AccuWeather forecasters, another busy year is in the cards, albeit one that will turn out a bit less hectic than 2020's non-stop season. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3majyBw via IFTTT

Nationals down five players, one staffer for opener due to COVID-19

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The Washington Nationals will be without five players and a staff member for their opening day game after a player tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Wednesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2QKPAZ5 via IFTTT

Sabra issues voluntary recall of Classic Hummus packages

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Sabra has issued a voluntary recall of its hummus packages due to potential salmonella contamination. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3sIcIFL via IFTTT

Judge allows new DNA testing for Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez

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A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Texas death row inmate seeking new DNA testing to prove his innocence. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3mbfjG0 via IFTTT

ABC orders Season 30 of 'Dancing with the Stars'

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ABC has announced it ordered Season 30 of "Dancing with the Stars" to air this fall. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m6Vmjg via IFTTT

China's threat to Taiwan needs more scrutiny

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Over the past week, the testimony of America's two most senior admirals in Asia, Philip Davidson of the Indo-Pacific Command and John Aquilino of the Pacific Fleet, before Congress was chilling. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2QKwJNM via IFTTT

N.Y. court rejects Trump's appeal in defamation case by former 'Apprentice' contestant

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New York's highest court ruled that former President Donald Trump must face accusations of defaming a a contestant of his former reality show "The Apprentice." from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3u9azTP via IFTTT

Germany halts use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to those under 60

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German health officials restricted the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to those over the age of 60 due to concerns of rare yet severe cases of blood clots in younger people who had received the shot. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rDMgMi via IFTTT

U.S., EU call for second probe into COVID-19 origins in China

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The United States, the European Union and 13 other countries called on the U.N. health body to conduct a second probe while criticizing China's lack of cooperation. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m4izmq via IFTTT

Study links 'couch potato' lifestyle to 8% of global deaths

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"Couch potatoes," take note: Sedentary behavior now accounts for up to 8% of non-communicable diseases and deaths worldwide, researchers say. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3fqS35d via IFTTT

Florida rocket company rebrands, plans bigger rocket

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A Florida rocket company, Rocket Crafters, has rebranded as Vaya Space and plans a new, larger rocket than it had been pursuing, now named Dauntless, company president Rob Fabian told UPI. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2PlW54j via IFTTT

Denis Leary stays in his lane, won’t play ‘Atticus Finch’ roles

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Denis Leary, an actor and comedian known for his acerbic wit, says fans shouldn't hold their breath waiting for him to play a earnest hero. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3wgtSwk via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for March 31: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Walken

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Actor Ewan McGregor turns 50 and actor Christopher Walken turns 78, among the famous birthdays for March 31. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2QX550p via IFTTT

On This Day, March 31: William Calley sentenced for My Lai Massacre

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On March 31, 1971, U.S. Army Lt. William Calley was sentenced to life in prison for his part in the deaths of 22 Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai Massacre. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3sEClaC via IFTTT

Civil rights groups sue Georgia over voting law

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Several civil rights groups sued the state of Georgia over voting legislation enacted last week they say makes it harder for Georgians of color to vote. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/31wfzpt via IFTTT

Long work hours raise odds for second heart attack, study says

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Sometimes it's best to say no to overtime: A new Canadian study finds that working too hard after a heart attack could boost your odds for a repeat. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rwZDxG via IFTTT

In reversal of Trump administration policy, Blinken says U.S. will defend 'human rights everywhere'

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced human rights are universal, interdependent and the United States will defend them wherever they are violated. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2QT1EHX via IFTTT

Watergate coordinator G. Gordon Liddy dies at 90

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G. Gordon Liddy, who was convicted for his role in coordinating the Watergate break-in that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation, died on Tuesday. He was 90 years old. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3we3hjC via IFTTT

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians honors promise, gets Super Bowl tattoo

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians followed through on his promise and received a Super Bowl tattoo on his upper back. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3dpWWcp via IFTTT

March Madness roundup: Gonzaga dominates USC, advances to Final Four

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The No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga Bulldogs remained undefeated and advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament with a dominant 85-66 win over USC on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m8rHqg via IFTTT

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz claims sex trafficking investigation is extortion attempt

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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said Tuesday he is under investigation for alleged sex trafficking of an underage girl, claiming the allegations are part of an extortion attempt involving a former Justice Department employee. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cDBdOE via IFTTT

Utah Jazz charter plane makes emergency landing after striking birds

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The Utah Jazz's charter plane was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday after striking a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, resulting in an engine issue. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2QUY00b via IFTTT

Watch: NCAA referee Bert Smith alert after collapsing during Gonzaga-USC game

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NCAA referee Bert Smith collapsed early in the first half of Tuesday night's Elite Eight game between Gonzaga and USC. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2PJvWMw via IFTTT

SpaceX introduces final members of all-civilian Inspiration4 crew

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SpaceX on Tuesday introduced the final two members of the crew for its Inspiration4 all-private space mission which will orbit around Earth in September. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rAGURR via IFTTT

Bidens' German shepherd Major bites again

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President Joe Biden's German shepherd Major is in the dog house again after biting another person at the White House, first lady Jill Biden's spokesman said Tuesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cxUi4V via IFTTT

Astral Knight 2021 to take place at Aviano Air Base in Italy

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This year's iteration of the multinational air and missile exercise Astral Knight will take place at Italy's Aviano Air Base, as well as locations in Croatia, Greece and Slovenia, the Air Force announced this week. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2QOtxRj via IFTTT

NFL owners approve 17-game schedule for 2021 season

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The NFL is expanding its regular season to 17 games per team starting in the 2021 season, the league announced Tuesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m6tiwt via IFTTT

Watch: Lil Rel Howery describes a prank gone wrong from 'Bad Trip' on 'Kimmel'

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Lil Rel Howery recalled how badly the first prank went in his new movie "Bad Trip" while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3u0nqYq via IFTTT

SpaceX plans early Tuesday Starship test flight

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Elon Musk's SpaceX plans another Starship test flight early Tuesday to fly and land the company's moon and Mars rocket from South Texas. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3sFUncs via IFTTT

WWE Raw: Hurt Business implodes, Drew McIntyre ambushed

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WWE Champion Bobby Lashley made some changes to his group, The Hurt Business, on WWE Raw. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w9e4vj via IFTTT

Public funeral to honor slain Boulder, Colo., officer Eric Talley on Tuesday

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Slain Boulder, Colo., police officer Eric Talley, who was killed last week in the shooting at a grocery store that killed nine others, will be honored with a public memorial on Tuesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2O5ULlr via IFTTT

40 years ago, Ronald Reagan's young presidency was almost ended by assassin's bullet

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Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most precarious near misses in American presidential history -- Ronald Reagan was shot in Washington, D.C., just 69 days into his first term. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m65mJy via IFTTT

World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

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Two dozen world leaders and the World Health Organization on Tuesday called for the creation of a new international treaty to better prepare for future pandemics. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3fsjjjJ via IFTTT

China approves Hong Kong electoral overhaul

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China's top legislature on Tuesday unanimously approved controversial and sweeping amendments to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to reduced the former British colony's number of elected officials. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3dmnElQ via IFTTT

Florida's attributes prompt surge in women's tennis stars

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Florida has long been known as a tennis factory, which churns out elite women's players with regularity. Many of those stars returned to compete in the Miami Open and credited the state's role in their rise to fame. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3m4NQFH via IFTTT

Teen pot use linked to worse education, career outcomes in study with twins

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Teenage pot use can hamper a kid's future chances of landing a good job with a large salary, mainly by interfering with his or her education, a new study of twins has found. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w9s8Fh via IFTTT