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United Press International (UPI) is a global news agency headquartered in the United States. It files its news stories in English, Spanish and Arabic. With roots dating back to 1907, it was once one of the three biggest news agencies in the world, along with the Associated Press and Reuters, but has dwindled in size and continues to redefine itself. Today, it is owned by News World Communications, which is owned by the Unification Church. More » (Source: Wikipedia)
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Economic Outlook: Consumer advocacy
"If you strip away the reward component of a credit card, it's essentially a commodity," said Rick Ferguson, editorial director at LoyaltyOne, a marketing firm.Posted by Stefanie Davenport -
UBS tie challenges McCain campaign
A co-chairman of John McCain's presidential campaign is also an executive with a Swiss bank being investigated by regulators, Newsweek reported. Former U.S. Sen. Phil ...Posted by Leo Romero -
Report: McCain to miss Bush fundraiser
The Capitol Hill newspaper called McCain's decision another indication the Arizona senator is distancing himself from Bush as he campaigns to succeed the president in the Oval ...Posted by Dona Ridgeway -
Study: Fuel-air bombs too hard to make
Using bombs made from fuel and compressed gas, as terrorists tried to do in London earlier this year, is so difficult even national militaries have failed.... Now that ...Posted by Mark Monday -
U.S. rule is hurting HIV fight
A new study suggests the United States is hurting the fight against the human immunodeficiency virus with its anti-prostitution rule. In order to receive U.S. funding for ...Posted by Dale Penn -
Iran claims nuclear program accelerating
"All world powers should know the Iranian nation has made its decision to take its brilliant and honorable course of progress and development," he told IRNA, Iran's official ...Posted by Mark Monday -
Afghan drug post created
The Bush administration has created a post to coordinate efforts against drug smuggling and corruption in Afghanistan, and named a State Department official to the job. ...Posted by Kaizar Campwala -
Danish scientist: Global warming is a myth
A Danish scientist said the idea of a "global temperature" and global warming is more political than scientific. University of Copenhagen Professor Bjarne Andresen has ...Posted by Kaizar Campwala -
McCain: New Iraq Policy Must Succeed
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., a presidential candidate, says there will be a "catastrophe" if President Bush's policy of sending more U.S. troops to Iraq fails. But Sen. ...Posted by Fabrice Florin
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Campus preacher draws crowd, controversy
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Pakistan terror situation 'very serious'
"Terrorism is spreading in Pakistan and India, its neighbor, stands ready to repel challenges from Taliban militants, India's defense minister says".Posted by Emma Asomba -
Healthcare reform ads target Ensign
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Advocates for a "public option" healthcare reform measure are targeting Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., in attack ads, political observers say. In ads ...Posted by margaret draper -
Beaten Back, Iran's Opposition Looks To Reform From Within
Mousavi's refusal to accept defeat in an election he believes was stolen remains largely symbolic; the reality is that the protest movement he has led to challenge the results ...Posted by Joey Baker -
NYC health chief appointed CDC director
U.S. President Barack Obama said he appointed New York City Health Department Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden as director of the Centers for Disease Control.Posted by Jenny McDermott -
ACTOR STEPHEN REA AT "V FOR VENDETTA" BRITISH PREMIERE
Stephen Rea is a good Irish actor and one of my favorite actorsPosted by Anne Marei Kerr -
Water crisis rocks LA, Mexico City; who's next?
The problem, however, is far wider than two of the most populous cities in the Western Hemisphere. Beijing, the capital of China, has a serious water shortage. The Israelis ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
Solyndra gets first U.S. solar loan
The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will give Solyndra Inc. a $535 million loan guarantee to build a commercial solar panel manufacturing plant.Posted by Jim Lang -
Trends Reveal Hidden Truths about Refined Carbohydrates
We’ve all watched with bewilderment and dismay the comings and goings of national health trends related to food. Early in the 1980 ’s we collectively started gaining ...Posted by Ross Holberg -
Stinky feet student allowed back in class
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- A student who was banned from attending classes at a Netherlands university due to his foot odor has won the right to return after a ...Posted by erincubert
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