2 teens on spring break killed in sledding accident at Colorado resort
Two Illinois teenagers, on spring break at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado, were killed Sunday night while sledding down a closed halfpipe, according to…
American aid worker held hostage in West Africa for 6-plus years finally released by captors
1/2 U.S. aid worker Jeff Woodke, who was abducted in October of 2016 from his home in Abalak, Niger, by jihadists, was released outside of…
Judge rules banks can be sued for profiting from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme
A Manhattan District judge ruled Monday that JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank can be sued for profiting from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme. Handout photo from…
Five minors killed in fiery New York car crash
March 20 (UPI) -- Five minors between the ages of 8 and 17 were killed over the weekend when their vehicle veered off the highway…
Skier dies in Colorado avalanche
One skier was killed Sunday in an avalanche that occurred just outside of the Aspen Highlands Ski Area. Photo courtesy of Colorado Avalanche Information Center/Facebook…
Federal Reserve partners with other major central banks to ensure access to U.S. dollar
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks with Secretary of the International Monetary Fund Ceda Agada at an International Monetary and Financial Committee in…
Manhattan district attorney ensures employee safety ahead of Trump arrest, possible protests
1/5 Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said his office will “not tolerate” intimidation in response to former President Donald Trump calling for protests over his…
Arts sector contributed over $1T to U.S. economy in 2021
A 2022 sculpture titled 'Broken Violin' by Adam Schrader is pictured at Brooklyn College in New York City. The arts and culture sectors contributed more…
Supreme Court to hear Jack Daniels’ trademark arguments with dog toy company
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case between Jack Daniels and a dog toy company that sells a toy that parodies…
Elon Musk announces change in Twitter policy for responding to journalists
1/2 Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for The Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the Costume Institute opening of "In…
Man arrested for threatening to kill Yonkers, N.Y., mayor, police at parade
U.S. News // 13 hours ago Spring break revelers flee as Miami Beach shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured March 18 (UPI) -- Police said…
On This Day, March 19: Bob Dylan’s debut album released
1/5 On March 19, 1962, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, pictured in 1981, releases his debut album, "Bob Dylan," on Columbia Records. UPI File Photo | License…
Copyright lawsuit over artist who used Ruth Bader Ginsburg photo dismissed
1/2 A federal judge has sided with an artist who used a photograph of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her art without the permission of the…
Trump predicts he will be arrested in Stormy Daniels probe, calls for protests
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “take our nation back" in a Saturday social media post in which he predicted he will be…
Recall issued after frozen strawberries linked to Hepatitis A cases
The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice for frozen organic strawberries that are sold at various retailers, after they were linked to five…
Biden says war crimes arrest warrant against Putin is ‘justified’
President Joe Biden, pictured on Friday while attending a St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House in Washington, said Russian President Vladimir Putin has…
Meta launches paid verification service for Facebook, Instagram
Meta announced Friday it is launching a paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook, which will assign blue check marks to accounts for a monthly…
U.S. State Department announces more than $170 million in aid for Venezuela crisis
The U.S. State Department has announced more than $170 million in aid to confront the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says…
Michigan bank holding company pleads guilty in $69M securities fraud case
Financial services firm Sterling Bancorp agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to security fraud, including a $27.2 million fine, which will go toward paying restitution. File…
Retired lieutenant colonel in Air Force sentenced to 24 months in prison for Jan. 6 participation
A Texas man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, riot that resulted in the breach…