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American imprisoned in Egypt dies after hunger strike

CAIRO, Egypt (UPI) -- An American citizen imprisoned in Egypt for more than six years under a controversial anti-protest law died Monday following a hunger strike protesting his conviction, the State Department said. Mustafa Kassem, a 54-year-old diabetic, died of heart failure following a lengthy hunger strike, said non-profit Pretrial Rights International, which represented Kassem. Assistant Secretary for Eastern Affairs David Schenker confirmed Kassem's death during a press briefing in Washington. "His death in custody was needless, tragic and avoidable," […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 16

Business & Lifestyle

Raytheon tapped for self-evaluating machine learning system

WALTHAM, Mass. (UPI) -- Raytheon Co. announced on Monday it has begun work on a machine-learning technology allowing machines to teach machines through artificial intelligence use. The $6 million contract is one of four, valued at a total of $20.9 million, between the U.S. Defense Research Projects Agency and Raytheon BBN Technologies, SRI International, BBN Technologies, Teledyne Scientific & Imaging and BAE Systems. The new deal calls for the development of systems able to communicate information and the conditions of […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 7

National

Four bodies recovered from Montana plane crash

BILLINGS, Mont. (UPI) -- Authorities in Montana said they have recovered four bodies from the wreckage of a Cessna plane that crashed over the weekend. The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office said in a statement it was notified of an overdue aircraft in the Billings area Saturday evening, prompting a search that continued throughout the night for the small passenger plane. A radar track located the plane's last known location as near Dunn Mountain, north of Billings, and Yellowstone Country Sheriff […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 8

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Pelosi keeps open possibility of subpoenaing impeachment witnesses

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday did not rule out the possibility of subpoenaing witnesses for President Donald Trump's impeachment, depending on whether the Senate pursues testimony for its trial. During an appearance on ABC News' This Week, Pelosi, D-Calif., said that she will determine during a caucus meeting Tuesday whether to send articles of impeachment to the Senate as early as this week, adding she would not exclude the possibility of issuing fresh subpoenas for testimony […]

todayJanuary 12, 2020 26

Entertainment

Ariana Grande to perform at the Grammys

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Pop music star Ariana Grande has confirmed on Twitter that she is scheduled to perform at next month's Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The gala honoring excellence in music is to air live from the Staples Center on CBS on Jan. 26. Lizzo leads the field with eight nominations, followed by Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X with six nominations each. Alicia Keys is hosting the event for the second year in a row. Blake […]

todayJanuary 12, 2020 10

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Pittsburgh breaks 130-year record for highest temperature

PITTSBURGH (UPI) -- Pittsburgh broke a 130-year record for highest temperature on record for the date on Saturday. The high temperature recorded at Pittsburgh International Airport was 70 degrees, according to WTAE in Pittsburgh. Wait. Temperatures in the 60s? In January?? In the morning??? Believe it! We'll probably topple at least a couple of record highs today. Take advantage of the warmth to bring inside anything that might get blown around tonight by the strong wind. pic.twitter.com/swMBSuGm4w — NWS Pittsburgh […]

todayJanuary 11, 2020 7

MiLB News

White Sox, Robert agree to six-year, $50 million deal

CHICAGO (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox and prized outfield prospect Luis Robert agreed on a six-year, $50 million contract, the team announced Thursday. The $50 million sets a new record for a player with no major league service time. The previous high was the $43 million contract that White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez signed last year before his rookie season. Robert's deal also includes two club options that could extend the agreement through 2027. He is scheduled to earn […]

todayJanuary 3, 2020 31

National

Black bear removed from University of Tennessee stadium

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Tennessee said a black bear that wandered onto a university campus was captured after getting itself lost in the school's stadium. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Sgt. Roy Smith responded about 4 a.m. Sunday morning to a call from the University of Tennessee Police Department.  The department told Smith a large black bear was wandering through the school's campus and had found its way into Lindsey Nelson Stadium, where it appeared […]

todayJanuary 1, 2020 5

Football News

New York Giants fire coach Pat Shurmur

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (UPI) -- The New York Giants have fired coach Pat Shurmur following a 4-12 campaign in 2019. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and USA Today of the move Monday. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 34-17 Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Shurmur posted a 9-23 record in two seasons as Giants coach. He also posted a 9-23 record in two seasons […]

todayDecember 30, 2019 5

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