Gas prices higher on average because of regional issues
Refinery issues for western U.S. states and higher crude oil prices pushed the national average price for gas to its highest point since June, retail data show.
Appeals court declares Trump use of military funds for border wall ‘unlawful’
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled the Trump administration doesn't have the authority to divert $2.5 billion in military funds to carry out construction of the border wall.
Activists hang ‘Welcome Refugees’ sign on Statue of Liberty
A sign reading "Refugees Welcome," placed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty by an activist group, was quickly removed by National Park Service employees.
8 inmates dead from smoke inhalation in Brazilian prison riot
At least eight inmates died from smoke inhalation in a prison in Brazil's Rondonia state after a gang fight, which authorities compared to an earlier incident in which 10 inmates died.
Jury blames Rolling Stone, reporter for defamation in UVA rape story
A jury on Friday held Rolling Stone magazine, its publisher and a contributing writer responsible for defaming a former University of Virginia administrator in a story, later retracted, that falsely claimed a female student was gang-raped at a fraternity.
‘Gangster Turkeys’ Destroy Property, Intimidate Residents In New Jersey Town
A group of wild turkeys have struck fear into several residents of a New Jersey town by harassing residents and causing property damage
Reports of a shooting at Washington Nationals game sends fans, players running
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) - Video posted to social media shows fans and players running for safety and people clearing out...
Florida venue cancels Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Jan. 6 event
Jan. 6 (UPI) -- A Florida venue canceled an event featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to commemorate the deadly Jan. 6 pro-Trump attack on the U.S. Capitol....
Head of Justice Dept.’s National Security Division to resign next month
One of the United States' top national security officials has decided to step down from his post next month and go into the private sector, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Comedian Shecky Greene dead at 97
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Comedian Shecky Greene has died at the age of 97.
Greene's wife, Marie Musso Greene, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal, he died of...
Trump administration won’t send delegation to Syria talks
The Trump administration won't send a delegation to talks on the war in Syria, the State Department said.
Pebble To Launch Time Round, Its First Circular Smartwatch
Pebble, the wearable tech company made popular on Kickstarter, launching the Time Round, its first circular smartwatch, Monday.
Flamboyant Russian hacker blindsided by U.S.-aided arrest, police say
Czech authorities on Wednesday announced the arrest a Russian man suspected of helping to carry out cyber crimes against the United States, officials said.
Unvaccinated Kids Driving Measles, Pertussis Outbreaks
A look at recent measles outbreaks in the United States finds more than half of the cases involved unvaccinated children.