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Torture and execution are the twin pillars of Iranian justice
The 75th session of the U.N. General Assembly will open in New York on Sept. 22. It is imperative that the United Nations holds Iran to account for its deplorable...
NHL playoffs: Lightning's Kucherov scores last-second game winner
Nikita Kucherov belted a lightning-quick one-timer with nine seconds remaining in regulation to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a dramatic Game 2 win over the New York Islanders in the...
Coronavirus accelerates drive to share health data across borders
Allowing health data to flow more freely between countries in Europe could aid the fight against coronavirus while also help the region be better prepared for future pandemics, but privacy...
AEW Dynamite: Miro, formerly Rusev joins company
Miro, who used to compete in WWE as Rusev, made a surprise appearance on AEW Dynamite and confirmed that he has signed with the company.
NBA playoffs: Clippers defense smothers Nuggets in Game 4 win
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers used their length and intensity for a dominant defensive effort and 96-85 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of a Western...
Toronto joins forces with tech firm to provide free Wi-Fi to low-income families in 2 buildings
About 2,000 low-income residents who live in two buildings in Toronto are now getting free internet access thanks to a partnership between the city and technology company Cisco Canada.
New Guinea singing dogs still roam the wilderness
These cuties are wild, elusive, and quite musically talented. (new guinea highland wild dog foundation, inc/)When zoology field researcher James McIntyre saw fresh dog prints stomped into the mud of the cool, rainy...
L'Oreal launches make-up recycling across UK shops
The firm's Maybelline brand has set up recycling points in shops including Tesco and Superdrug.
Raptors outlast Celtics in double overtime to force Game 7
The defending champion Toronto Raptors grinded out a 125-122 win in double overtime over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night to force a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference...
U.S. Open tennis: Serena Williams, Daniil Medvedev reach semifinals
No. 3 seed Serena Williams dropped the first set but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday in the U.S. Open quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe...
UK 'operates double standards' on banned pesticides
More than 32,000 tonnes of the chemicals were approved for export by the UK in 2018, says Greenpeace.
Norwegian politician nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, again
For the second time, a Norwegian lawmaker has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, this time for brokering a deal normalizing relations between Israel and the...
Woodward book: Trump deliberately downplayed COVID-19
President Donald Trump understood how deadly the coronavirus was in early February, but "played it down" because he didn't want to "create a panic," according to a new book, "Rage,"...
Nasdaq records largest single-day gain since April as tech stocks rebound
Markets snapped a three-day losing streak Wednesday as tech stocks pushed the Nasdaq Composite to its largest single-day gain since April.
Vast majority of Americans oppose criminalizing humanitarian aid along Mexican border
President Donald Trump and immigration officials have attempted to criminalize the providing of humanitarian aid to undocumented immigrants at the U.S.–Mexico border; those who are caught have faced the threat...
Illinois man wins $10,000, $1M lottery prizes in one week
An Illinois man is celebrating his double luck. He claimed a $1 million Powerball prize less than a week after winning $10,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Despite issues, NATO military chief Sir Stuart Peach calls Turkey a valuable ally
Despite concerns over Turkish aggression, Turkey's contributions to NATO were praised during a visit this week by the bloc's military committee commander.
Toy Hall of Fame finalists include My Little Pony, Masters of the Universe
The National Toy Hall of Fame in New York state said the 2020 finalists for induction include Breyer Horses, Jenga, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony and Tamagotchi.
Watch: Georgia teacher using vertical space for social distancing
A teacher at a private school in Georgia came up with a novel solution to social distancing in a small classroom -- making use of vertical space.
California small businesses will get COVID-19 relief with quickly drafted tax cuts
One state law will ensure forgiven coronavirus loan funds aren't treated as taxable income. Another offers up to $100 million in tax credits for some small businesses.
Greek officials issue state of emergency for Lesvos
Greek officials issued a state of emergency for the island of Lesvos starting Wednesday for four days because of a major fire that destroyed a migrant center in Moria complicated...
Cyclists find wallet and $4,000 in $100 bills that fell from man's truck
A group of cyclists in North Carolina were out on a ride when they made a startling discovery -- a wallet and more than $4,000 cash.
McCaffrey, seven running backs lead Top 200 fantasy football rankings
Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 200 fantasy football player rankings for the 2020 season.
Episode 18 - Science in the Time of Coronavirus
Our planet is facing an unprecedented crisis as we continue to wrestle with the impacts of coronavirus. With its unparalleled technical and scientific expertise, NASA has joined the fight against...
Greek officials issue state of emergency for Lesvos
Greek officials issued a state of emergency for the island of Lesvos starting Wednesday for four days because of a major fire that destroyed a migrant center in Moria complicated...
The best under-bed storage solutions
Hidden storage for your bedroom. (Madalyn Cox via Unsplash /)When home space comes at a premium, it’s natural to want to make the best use of every square inch. Most closets, cupboards,...
Army's V Corps forward headquarters to be in Poznan, Poland
The U.S. Army's V Corps' headquarters in Europe will be at Poznan, in western Poland, the Army announced on Wednesday.
United pilots union and airline near agreement to stop 3,000 furloughs
United Airlines and the union representing its pilots have negotiated the beginnings of an agreement that will stop planned furloughs of almost 3,000 pilots, CNBC reported Wednesday.