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- Former Christian podcaster charged with threatening online to kill Trumpon September 4, 2026 at 2:15 am
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a former podcaster on allegations of issuing threats against President Donald Trump's life on social media.
- FDA issues emergency approval for 2 drugs against screwworm in petson September 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for two drugs to prevent and treat New World screwworm in dogs and cats.
- Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as part of restructuring planon September 3, 2026 at 11:22 pm
Volkswagen said it would cut 50,000 more jobs as it faces surging competition from China, high energy prices, and a costly transition to EVs.
- Pentagon rescinds mandatory testosterone screening guidanceon September 3, 2026 at 9:53 pm
The U.S. Defense Department has temporarily rescinded its newly announced mandatory testosterone screening guidance for servicemen over age 30.
- Norway seizes Russian ship at Svalbardon September 3, 2026 at 9:47 pm
Norwegian authorities seized a Russian ship on Svalbard, an arctic archipelago that's part of Norway. The ship was taken as part of a lawsuit award.
- BET bringing back the 'Soul Train Awards'on September 3, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Get your dancing shoes on to relive your childhood pretending you were grooving through the Soul Train line with the Soul Train Awards this fall.
- Jeffries declines to detail punishments for 2 Democrats who backed GOPon September 3, 2026 at 8:56 pm
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to detail punishments for two Democratic lawmakers who voted with Republicans to advance GOP-led bills.
- ICE agent indicted for lying about Minnesota shootingon September 3, 2026 at 8:16 pm
An ICE officer has been indicted in federal court for lying about circumstances that led to his shooting a Venezuelan man in Minnesota last winter.
- House approves bill to penalize colleges that boycott Israelon September 3, 2026 at 7:37 pm
The House approved a bill to bar colleges from boycotting Israel or preventing students taking part in exchange programs with the country.
- U.S. sanctions Raúl Castro's grandson, Cuban state bankon September 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm
The United States imposed new financial sanctions on a grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and Cuba's state-owned foreign trade bank.
- Rhys Darby pleased 'Star Trek' fans accept him as cosmic trickster Trelaneon September 3, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Rhys Darby once again guest stars as the mischievous Trelane on Thursday's soap-opera-themed episode of the "Star Trek" prequel, "Strange New Worlds."
- Argentina's Milei blames legalized abortion for decline in birthson September 3, 2026 at 7:03 pm
Argentina's declining birth rate has drawn renewed attention after President Javier Milei linked the drop in births to the legalization of abortion.
- Watch: Kitten stows away in engine compartment for nearly 80-mile driveon September 3, 2026 at 6:53 pm
A newborn kitten was rescued from inside the engine compartment of a vehicle after stowing away for a nearly 80-mile ride.
- Watch: S.C. aquarium celebrates 'Lucky Seven' penguin baby boomon September 3, 2026 at 6:39 pm
A South Carolina aquarium is celebrating a penguin baby boom, with five recent hatchings bringing the total for the year to seven.
- Bolivia intervenes in state oil company amid fuel shortageon September 3, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Bolivia's government ordered an intervention of the state oil company because of the persistent diesel and gasoline shortage affecting the country.
- McConnell to return to Capitol Hill this month, Rep. Comer sayson September 3, 2026 at 6:11 pm
The head of the House Oversight Committee said Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is expected to return to Capitol Hill later this month.
- Arizona Cardinals sign wide receiver Michael Wilson to $75M extensionon September 3, 2026 at 6:08 pm
The Arizona Cardinals signed wide receiver Michael Wilson to a $75 million contract extension, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Thursday.
- One of two loose pigs captured in Detroit neighborhoodon September 3, 2026 at 5:50 pm
A pig that took up residence in a Detroit neighborhood was captured after an hour-long chase -- and a second swine remains on the loose.
- U.S. extends Haiti civilian flight restrictions through Marchon September 3, 2026 at 5:48 pm
The U.S. extended restrictions on U.S. civilian flights over parts of Haiti through March 2, citing continued threats to aircraft from armed groups
- Review finds Russini-Vrabel bond violated standards at The Athleticon September 3, 2026 at 5:35 pm
An investigation by The Athletic determined Dianna Russini violated news standards through a relationship with Mike Vrabel, the outlet said Thursday.