Charter plane with 8 on board crashes near remote Alaskan cape
A small charter aircraft with eight people on board crashed on a remote cape in southwest Alaska on Thursday, according to authorities.
U.S. News - UPI.com
U.S. News - UPI.com
Overdue Last read · last published · next check
Last read 4 hours ago, longer than this feed's 2 hours schedule.
Latest articles
Police urge Dover, Del., residents to 'stay home' after likely tornado
Authorities in Delaware called on Dover residents Thursday to "STAY HOME" after a likely tornado caused "significant" damage throughout the city.
Americans' alcohol consumption remains at record low, poll shows
The percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol remains at record-low levels, according to a new survey by Gallup.
ICE arrests boat captain in New York Harbor crash that killed 2
The boat captain facing charges over a deadly crash earlier this month in New York Harbor has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Walmart shares fall as comparable sales growth slows
Walmart reported sales grew at their slowest pace in the retailer's latest fiscal quarter in six years, sending its shares down more than 9%.
Albany woman arrested for ISIS-inspired plot on N.Y. capitol
An Albany, N.Y., woman was charged Thursday with supporting a terror group after allegedly planning to attack the New York State capitol building.
USS Lincoln begins journey home after nine-month deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln left the Middle East and started making its journey back to the United States on Thursday, relieved by the USS Washington.
U.S. says American academic is 'wrongfully detained' in China
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that U.S. citizen Min Zin is being wrongfully detained in China after he was arrested there.
FBI seizes former Rep. Eric Swalwell's electronic devices amid probe
The FBI seized electric devices belonging to former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of a federal criminal probe into alleged sexual misconduct.
Salmonella cases from jalapeno peppers reach 431 across 32 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are 431 cases of salmonella tied to jalapeno peppers across 32 states.
Oil prices jump 3% as Trump threatens ‘economic warfare’
President Donald Trump's social media rhetoric threatening a "crushing economic operation" against Iran preceded a 3% bump in oil prices.
U.S. national debt rises to record high $40 trillion
The national debt hit $40 trillion Tuesday, a record high, signaling that the government is borrowing at a record pace.
Midair plane-helicopter collision kills pilot, injures 2 Pa. troopers
A small plane and a police helicopter collided midair Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania, killing the Cessna's pilot and injuring two state troopers.
Trump taps White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead FDA
President Donald Trump has nominated White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, drawing anger from Democrats.
Vehicle drives into Tenn. university cycling team, killing 2
A vehicle drove into a cycling team from a Tennessee university, killing two students and injuring seven others, according to authorities.
Missouri judge rules against referendum challenge to GOP redistricting
A Missouri judge ruled Wednesday against voters seeking to put a Republican redistricting effort in the state to a referendum.
Trump declares 'economic warfare' against Iran amid stalled talks
President Donald Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran on Wednesday night amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Treasury to double bond buybacks this fall
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that it will buy back about twice the usual amount of its bonds to quell rising interest rates.
Board approves $15.5 billion budget for Trump’s Dulles Airport plans
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Wednesday approved a $15.5 billion budget for Dulles International Airport ahead of renovations.
Kennedy Center lawyers say Trump's name going back up in September
Lawyers for the Kennedy Center notified a judge that the facility plans to return President Donald Trump's name to the facade of the building.