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Tracking key protein may help predict brain injury outcomes

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When people suffer a severe head injury, it's hard to predict how they will fare in the long run. But a new study suggests that something fairly simple -- measuring a protein in the blood -- could help. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CYitnu via IFTTT

Ethiopia expels 7 U.N. officials over 'meddling' in Tigray conflict

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Ethiopia has ordered the expulsion of seven senior United Nations officials on accusations of "meddling in the internal affairs of the country," the ministry of foreign affairs said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3F6SbBp via IFTTT

Miami Marlins lose pair of rookies to injuries against New York Mets

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Miami Marlins rookies Edward Cabrera and Jesus Sanchez exited Thursday night's game against the division rival New York Mets due to injuries. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3usRwoY via IFTTT

Homeland security issues new immigration enforcement guidelines

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday issued new directives to immigration officials ordering them to prioritize enforcement resources on those who pose a threat to "America's well-being." from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/39V8WkM via IFTTT

NWSL's North Carolina Courage fire coach Paul Riley amid misconduct allegations

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The North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League fired head coach Paul Riley on Thursday following "serious allegations of misconduct" spanning more than a decade, the club announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3usJGvy via IFTTT

Biden administration adds payment resolution process in No Surprises Act

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Federal officials on Thursday implemented a final rule detailing a payment resolution process in the No Surprises Act, which seeks to ban surprise medical bills. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Y7QTWk via IFTTT

North Korea fires new anti-aircraft missile in latest weapons test

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North Korea launched a newly developed anti-aircraft missile capable of hitting targets at greater distances, state media reported Friday, marking the country's fourth weapons test in the past two weeks. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3B018tU via IFTTT

Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem among Super Bowl LVI Halftime performers

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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar were officially announced Thursday as the headliners for next year's Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Y3dyTg via IFTTT

Ravens' Lamar Jackson dealing with 'back flare-up,' misses second straight practice

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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson failed to practice Thursday, marking just the second time in his four-year NFL career that he has missed consecutive practices in the regular season. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/39VHAL6 via IFTTT

Appeals court reinstates Trump-era order to quickly expel migrants from U.S.

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An appeals court on Thursday suspended a ruling that would block the Biden administration's use of a decades-old U.S. health law to quickly expel migrants from the United States over concerns they might spread COVID-19. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3l1m3r3 via IFTTT

Adam Wainwright to start for St. Louis Cardinals in National League Wild Card game

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt named veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright as the starter in next week's National League Wild Card game against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CYDz5e via IFTTT

Pelosi plans to proceed with vote on $1.2T infrastructure bill Thursday

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the chamber was "on a path to win" Thursday as she planned to proceed with a vote on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill despite a lack of support from progressives. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3A1JC78 via IFTTT

Judge declines to dismiss case against Nikolas Cruz on charges he attacked guard

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A Florida judge on Thursday declined to dismiss charges that confessed school shooter Nikolas Cruz attacked a jail guard in 2018. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3zSh7c9 via IFTTT

Venture led by Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas buys 'Field of Dreams' movie site

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Chicago White Sox legend and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has headed a venture that purchased controlling interest in Go the Distance Baseball's ownership of All-Star Ballpark Heaven and the "Field of Dreams" movie site. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/39Q3hwl via IFTTT

FBI aiding search for missing Orlando, Fla., woman Miya Marcano

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The FBI on Thursday joined local authorities as the search for 19-year-old Orlando, Fla., woman Miya Marcano entered its sixth day. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ioXkv0 via IFTTT

Study: More than half of police-linked deaths in 40-year period unreported, misclassified

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More than half of deaths from police violence during a nearly 40-year period went unreported or misclassified, a new study says, with Black people 3.5 times more likely to die from police violence than White people. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3D4DPzs via IFTTT

Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupts

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A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has started erupting, officials said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AUyvOA via IFTTT

MS drug also effective for some IBD patients, study says

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A drug previously approved for multiple sclerosis also can treat inflammatory bowel disease in some patients, a new clinical trial reports. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3olnthS via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Sept. 30: Jenna Elfman, Dominique Moceanu

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Actor Jenna Elfman turns 50 and Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu turns 40, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 30. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ikcVvw via IFTTT

On This Day. Sept. 30: 12 Nazis sentenced to death in Nuremberg trial

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On Sept. 30, 1946, verdicts were handed down in the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial. Twelve Nazi leaders were sentenced to death by hanging. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3imqpah via IFTTT

Neo-Nazi leader sentenced for threatening journalists

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A federal Jury in Seattle convicted the leader of neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division on charges of threatening journalists who wrote about his organization. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oz0i43 via IFTTT

Stopping antidepressants after long-term use raises depression relapse risk, study says

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People who stop taking antidepressants after long-time use may face a high likelihood of spiraling into depression again, a new study suggests. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3F4Hkba via IFTTT

Jan. 6 House panel subpoenas 11 involved in 'Stop the Steal' rally

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The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol building issued 11 subpoenas to allies of former President Donald Trump who were involved in organizing the "Stop the Steal" rally. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3F2l8hV via IFTTT

Kim Jong Un will restore hotline to South Korea; slams U.S. ‘hostile policy’

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Thursday that Pyongyang would restore severed communications lines with Seoul in early October, while at the same time slamming U.S. efforts at diplomacy as a "petty trick." from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Wsrm9m via IFTTT

More than 100 dead in gang riot at Ecuador jail

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At least 116 people were killed and more than 80 injured as two rival gangs broke out into a riot at Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, Ecuador, officials said Wednesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3kVAoVU via IFTTT

Biden admin says it will again try to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

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The Biden administration said Wednesday it intends to try again to terminate the Trump administration-era "Remain in Mexico" policy after a judge last month barred it from ending the controversial immigration rule. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oj9usY via IFTTT

Hurricane Sam slowly moves northwest across Atlantic as major storm

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Forecasters said Wednesday that Hurricane Sam was continuing to move northwest in the Atlantic Ocean as a strong storm, but its track is expected to take it to the north and away from the U.S. mainland. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ijZlZh via IFTTT

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye to miss 3-4 weeks due to sprained ankle

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The winless New York Jets are expected to be without star safety Marcus Maye for multiple weeks because of an ankle injury. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3im9PYe via IFTTT

Las Vegas Raiders' Gerald McCoy gets 6-game suspension for PED violation

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Gerald McCoy was suspended without pay for six games after violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, the league announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3F74ptF via IFTTT

Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

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The U.S. Army is investigating the suspected suicides of three soldiers based at New York's Fort Drum. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3kR2NMH via IFTTT

Tyga, dressed as a Dalmatian pup, eliminated from 'Masked Singer'

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Rapper Tyga -- dressed as a Dalmatian pup -- was eliminated from Season 6 of "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ohgMgL via IFTTT

Milwaukee Brewers' Devin Williams likely to miss postseason after punching wall

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The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to be without ace setup man Devin Williams for the postseason after the right-hander fractured his pitching hand when he punched a wall following Sunday's win over the New York Mets. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2WpO0PH via IFTTT

NBA: Unvaccinated players won't get paid for missed games

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Unvaccinated NBA players who are forced to miss games because of local vaccination mandates in New York and San Francisco won't be paid for any games they miss, the league announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3kQBP7M via IFTTT

L.A. judge suspends Britney Spears' father from her conservatorship

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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny on Wednesday agreed to suspend Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, as the pop star's conservator. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ijrTly via IFTTT

3 Dallas firefighters critical after explosion, partial collapse of apartment building

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Eight people, including four firefighters, sustained injuries Wednesday after an explosion at a Dallas apartment building, emergency officials said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AWHTRJ via IFTTT

Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges

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Former U.S. Olympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller pleaded guilty to a single charge of obstructing an official proceeding in connection to his presence at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot at the Capitol. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AZMAKI via IFTTT

Ex-London cop falsely arrested Sarah Everard before killing, video shows

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A former London police officer who pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in March falsely arrested her before abducting, raping and killing her, a British court heard Wednesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oiNlLm via IFTTT

New England Patriots RB James White to miss rest of season with hip injury

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New England Patriots running back James White is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 season because of a significant hip injury. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2ZNjUHj via IFTTT

Illinois man dies of rabies; state's 1st human case in 70 years

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An Illinois man who was bit by a bat last month and subsequently died has been diagnosed with rabies, becoming the first known human case of the virus in the state in nearly 70 years, officials said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CYSvA7 via IFTTT

Judge rules South Carolina school mask mandate ban violates disabilities act

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A federal district judge has blocked South Carolina's ban on mask mandates in schools, saying it discriminates against students with disabilities. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3utqo9l via IFTTT

Experts: 'Living with COVID-19' model unlikely to work in U.S.

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COVID-19 cases and deaths will likely decline in the United States through next March, suggesting the worst of the pandemic may be over, experts said. But does that mean that the country can live with the virus safely? from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3zTtKnb via IFTTT

Henry, Kamara lead Week 4 fantasy football running back rankings

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Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara and Derrick Henry lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 30 fantasy football running back rankings for Week 4. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3AQI6WE via IFTTT

On This Day, Sept. 29: Babi Yan massacre begins in Kiev

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On Sept. 29, 1941, the Babi Yar massacre of nearly 34,000 Jewish men, women and children began on the outskirts of Kiev in Nazi-occupied Ukraine. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3uo7TTz via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Sept. 29: Kelly McCreary, Halsey

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Actor Kelly McCreary turns 40 and Halsey turn 27, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 29. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3D0W0GB via IFTTT

Osteoporosis drug may reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes

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Taking the drug alendronate, also known as Fosamax, for at least eight years could potentially reduce a person's risk of Type 2 diabetes by more than half, according to new research. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3igHwu8 via IFTTT

Judge halts Arizona abortion ban in 11th-hour ruling

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A federal judge granted abortion providers a preliminary injunction against a controversial Arizona abortion law hours before it was set to go into effect on Wednesday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Yb59NV via IFTTT

Low-dose aspirin guards against preeclampsia, task force says

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Pregnant women at risk for a serious high blood pressure disorder called preeclampsia should take low-dose aspirin after their first trimester, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ujqkJc via IFTTT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sues Biden admin over immigration policy

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Florida has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, saying its border policies are illegal, as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a slew of measures to fight the federal government's stance on irregular migration. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ih1Jjt via IFTTT

Los Angeles Dodgers activate Cody Bellinger from IL; Albert Pujols to COVID-19 list

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Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger was activated from the injured list Tuesday, while veteran slugger Albert Pujols went on the team's COVID-19 list. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3uyPmEx via IFTTT

San Francisco Giants put 1B Brandon Belt on injured list with thumb injury

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The San Francisco Giants placed starting first baseman Brandon Belt on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb fracture, the team announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/39M0vIh via IFTTT