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Fed says it believes inflation will continue to fall; possible rate cuts ahead

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Fed says it believes inflation will continue to fall; possible rate cuts ahead

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Despite inflation in some sectors remaining outside the Federal Reserve's benchmark of 2%, officials indicated they are pleased with the current easing of interest rates, and more gradual cuts may follow.

South Korean births grow at highest rate in 14 years, reversing trend

World News // 13 hours ago

South Korean births grow at highest rate in 14 years, reversing trend

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- South Korea's fertility rate showed its largest monthly gain in nearly 14 years, its statistics agency said Wednesday, offering a rare positive sign amid longstanding demographic concerns over a shrinking population.

ICC seeks crimes against humanity warrant for Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing

World News // 13 hours ago

ICC seeks crimes against humanity warrant for Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on Wednesday sought an arrest warrant for Myanmar General and Acting President Min Aung Hlaing. The ICC alleges crimes against humanity targeting the Rohingya.

Trump transition team signs agreement with White House

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Trump transition team signs agreement with White House

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Donald Trump's transition team has signed a long-awaited memorandum of understanding with President Joe Biden and the White House to open up the door of the incoming administration to key government offices.

Arizona man arrested by Feds on charge of threatening President-elect Trump

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Arizona man arrested by Feds on charge of threatening President-elect Trump

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- An Arizona man is facing a felony charge of threatening President-elect Donald Trump after allegedly making several online threats against the former president and his family.

Sweden demands Chinese vessel suspected in cable cutting return to its waters

World News // 15 hours ago

Sweden demands Chinese vessel suspected in cable cutting return to its waters

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Sweden has demanded that the Chinese vessel connected to an investigation of two Internet cables in the Baltic Sea being damaged earlier this month return to its waters as part of the probe.

Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire: Displaced Lebanese begin to head home as guns, bombs fall silent

World News // 16 hours ago

Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire: Displaced Lebanese begin to head home as guns, bombs fall silent

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Lebanese civilians began flooding south back to their homes after a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah came into force early Wednesday.

British authorities arrest animal rights activist on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list

World News // 19 hours ago

British authorities arrest animal rights activist on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Authorities in Britain have arrested an American animal rights activist on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list in connection with two bombings in San Francisco in 2003.

On This Day: First Macy's Thanksgiving parade held in NYC

Top News // 19 hours ago

On This Day: First Macy's Thanksgiving parade held in NYC

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- On Nov. 27, 1924, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York. The first three years, it was known as the Macy's Christmas Parade.

Court grants special counsel's request to drop Trump from classified documents case

U.S. News // 21 hours ago

Court grants special counsel's request to drop Trump from classified documents case

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court has granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith to remove Donald Trump from his classified documents case as he continues to seek prosecution against the president-elect's co-conspirators.

U.S. blacklists Mexican cartel members for illegal fishing of red snapper, shark

U.S. News // 22 hours ago

U.S. blacklists Mexican cartel members for illegal fishing of red snapper, shark

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The United States on Tuesday sanctioned members of a Mexican drug cartel over the illegal fishing of red snapper and shark species in U.S. waters.

Trump taps COVID-19 lockdown skeptic to lead NIH

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

Trump taps COVID-19 lockdown skeptic to lead NIH

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that he has tapped Jay Bhattacharya, a prominent critic of COVID-19 lockdowns, to serve as the director of the National Institutes of Health.

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs over border concerns

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs over border concerns

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- President-elect Donald Trump vowed Monday to slap punitive tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, citing allegations that drugs and undocumented immigrants were entering the United States via those countries.

Israel, Hezbollah agree to cease-fire after Beirut airstrikes

World News // 1 day ago

Israel, Hezbollah agree to cease-fire after Beirut airstrikes

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A 60-day cease-fire suspends the 13-month war between Israel and Hezbollah after a new wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut, its suburbs and other Lebanese regions Tuesday.

Naked Florida man accused of using golfer's own clubs to kill him near first hole

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Naked Florida man accused of using golfer's own clubs to kill him near first hole

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A Loxahatchee, Fla., man is under arrest and accused of randomly attacking and killing another man at a Palm Beach Gardens golf course on Monday.

VA offering 'green burial sections' at national cemeteries

U.S. News // 1 day ago

VA offering 'green burial sections' at national cemeteries

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering environmentally friendly burial sections in three national cemeteries for U.S. military veterans.

Disney proposes $43.25M settlement to end gender pay-disparity class action lawsuit

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Disney proposes $43.25M settlement to end gender pay-disparity class action lawsuit

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Female Disney workers in California would receive $43.25 million to end their class action lawsuit over gender pay disparities under a proposed settlement.

Ex-CEO of global freight company pleads guilty to export of U.S. products to banned Chinese companies

World News // 1 day ago

Ex-CEO of global freight company pleads guilty to export of U.S. products to banned Chinese companies

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The ex-CEO of a international freight company pleaded guilty to allegedly conspiring to illegally export U.S. goods to federally prohibited Chinese companies.

Arizona man sentenced to 15 months for threatening to shoot FBI agents

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Arizona man sentenced to 15 months for threatening to shoot FBI agents

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Arizona sentenced Michael Lee Tomasi to 15 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for making online threats against FBI agents.

Criminals 'don't take holidays off' says FBI in advising public to be vigilant amid seasonal scams

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Criminals 'don't take holidays off' says FBI in advising public to be vigilant amid seasonal scams

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the American public should be vigilant this holiday season with a reported uptick in scams that target shoppers and charitable donors.

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