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AMES, Iowa – Many states are using the technology to scan driver’s licenses to prevent identity fraud. It led to the arrest of a suspected arsonist in New York. And while facial
ANKENY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to combat the trafficking of human beings. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that between 100,000 and
MINNEAPOLIS, May 11 (UPI) — Justin Morneau went 3-for-4 with three RBI and Ryan Doumit bashed a two-run homer Saturday, sparking the Minnesota Twins over Baltimore 8-5. Morneau’s two-run single capped a
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (UPI) — Millions of Pakistanis voted Saturday in the country’s first election to mark a transfer of power from one civilian government to another. The polls closed at 6
LOS ANGELES, May 11 (UPI) — Singer Chris Brown’s neighbors in the swanky Hollywood Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles say the large murals outside his home are scaring the children. The murals
NEW YORK, May 11 (UPI) — U.S. singer Alicia Keys said she’s sad to hear of Randy Jackson’s departure as a judge from “American Idol,” but she doesn’t know if she’d want
LOS ANGELES, May 11 (UPI) — U.S. rapper Kanye West lost his cool with the paparazzi, screaming at them after he walked into a metal sign and banged his head, TMZ reported.
HOLLYWOOD, May 11 (UPI) — CBS passed on the pilot for drama “Beverly Hills Cop,” based on the film franchise starring Eddie Murphy, sources told The Hollywood Reporter. Sony Pictures Television and
ATHENS, Greece, May 11 (UPI) — NBA legend Michael Jordan and wife Yvette Prieto celebrated their new marriage by honeymooning in Greece, TMZ reported Saturday. The couple tied the knot in a
PHILADELPHIA, May 12 (UPI) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to its third-highest prize ever of over $350 million, officials said. The jackpot represents the seventh biggest annuity prize in U.S. history
KABUL, Afghanistan, May 11 (UPI) — A roadside bomb killed a senior Afghan intelligence officer Saturday as U.S. and Afghan government officials said they met about the ongoing troop transition. The intelligence
WASHINGTON – President Obama discusses the housing market, and urges Congress to confirm Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and take action to give every responsible homeowner the chance
WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) — Edwin Jackson earned his first win of the season and drove in a pair runs Saturday, pacing the Chicago Cubs over Washington 8-2. Jackson (1-5), who went
MEMPHIS, May 11 (UPI) — Marc Gasol scored 12 of his 20 points during the third quarter Saturday and Memphis bested Oklahoma City 87-81 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.