Universal Pictures cancels theatrical release of ‘The Hunt’
Universal Pictures announced Saturday it has canceled the theatrical release of its satirical social thriller, "The Hunt."
Half of 265M U.S. firearms owned by just 3 percent of population, research says
Of the roughly 265 million firearms owned by Americans, exactly half of that arsenal is owned by just 3 percent of the adult population, according to an extensive new survey conducted at two prominent U.S. universities.
Senate votes 100-0 to strip Russia of normal trade status
The Senate voted 100-0 to revoke Russia's "Most-Favored Nation" trade status and suspend Russian energy imports, including oil, on Thursday morning.
Australian man dies after apparent stingray wound
A man in Australia died after apparently being stung by a stingray while swimming at a southern beach on Saturday.
U.S. Air Force Orders More JDAM Bomb Kits
The U.S. Air Force placed a $262 million order with Boeing for the delivery of Joint Direct Attack Munition tailkits.
Nevada governor backs emergency regulations amid marijuana shortage
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval endorsed emergency regulations to combat a shortage of marijuana at legal recreational retailers in the state.
Jim Shea, Olympic gold medalist, charged with sexual abuse of child in Summit County
Olympic gold medalist Jim Shea has been charged with sexual abuse of a child.
Carlos Alvarado Quesada elected next president of Costa Rica
Carlos Alvarado Quesada was elected to be the next president of Puerto Rico on Sunday, winning more than 60 percent of the vote.
Class-action suit claims Louisiana public defender system failing indigent defendants
A lawsuit filed Monday in Louisiana alleges the state is negligent in guaranteeing constitutional rights of poor people by not properly funding or maintaining the public defender system.
Trump withdraws National Guard from D.C.; curfew lifted by de Blasio in NYC
Federal and local leaders on Sunday eased restrictions and deployment of military forces in response to nationwide protests sparked by the police-involved killing of George Floyd that continued over the weekend.
USDA announces $500M to help prevent wildfires in western U.S.
Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced $500 million will be used to confront the nation's ongoing wildfire crisis in...
Dialogue with North Korea important for peace, Seoul says
South Korea called Friday for prioritizing dialogue, and working with the international community, in order to peacefully resolve the North Korea nuclear crisis.
Gallup: More Americans favor allowing refugees from Central America
Support for refugees appears to be growing in the United States with 57 percent of Americans approving of allowing refugees from Central America into the country, a new Gallup survey shows.
Blue Bell announces ice cream recall for possible listeria contamination
Blue Bell Creameries announced a recall of some ice cream products containing chocolate chip cookie dough over possible listeria contamination, a year after three people died in an unrelated Blue Bell listeria outbreak.