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NEW YORK, June 13 (UPI) — U.S. markets closed with solid gains Thursday, despite equities taking a beating in Japan with the Tokyo stock exchange off 6.35 percent. U.S. markets held on.
WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 13 (UPI) — As many as three people were missing following a gas explosion Thursday in Westminster, Colo., that damaged about eight homes, officials said. Two people suffered minor
CHICAGO, June 13 (UPI) — Julio Borbon singled home Starlin Castro from third with one out in the 14th inning Thursday, giving the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over Cincinnati. The Cubs
SAN ANTONIO, June 13 (UPI) — Dwyane Wade turned in his most productive game of the playoffs Thursday in leading Miami to a 109-93 win over San Antonio that deadlocked the NBA
WASHINGTON, June 13 (UPI) — President Obama said at a White House reception for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month “the genius of America is that America can change.” “From Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, June 13 (UPI) — Ben Revere scored the go-ahead run on a fielder’s choice grounder in the eighth inning Thursday, rallying Philadelphia to a 3-2 victory over Minnesota. The Phillies overcame
WORTH COUNTY – Wednesday evening, a North Iowa truck driver captured some video of a rescue in progress on Interstate 35 near mile marker 211 in Worth County near the Minnesota border.
WASHINGTON, June 13 (UPI) — U.S. intelligence analysts conclude Syria deployed chemical weapons in its fight against rebels, crossing a red line, the White House said Thursday. A statement issued by Ben
TAMPA, Fla., June 13 (UPI) — The worst charities in the United States collectively spend only 4 percent of the money they bring in on causes they claim to back, an investigation
ARDMORE, Pa., June 13 (UPI) — Luke Donald made three straight birdies just before sunset Thursday and had a one-shot lead when play was halted in the first round of the U.S.
CHARLES CITY – Friday’s Party in the Park event will get a boost with the thrill of a zip line. The zip line will be provided by Gee Willie Entertainment and is
OSAGE – Iowa Legislator Josh Byrnes has advice for those affected by the season’s heavy rains and storms. “If you had home damage document everything and keep good records,” Byrnes suggested recently.
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested after allegedly committing a serious assault at his home on Tuesday. Jay Barrientes, 46, was arrested on June 11th at about 8:55 pm
Gov. Branstad will embark next month on trade mission to Italy, Kosovo, Germany and Switzerland (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today welcomed the Honorable Hashim
WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) — U.S. President Obama is likely to hurt immigration reform’s chances if he gets more involved with lobbying for it, Gang of Eight senators said Wednesday. Sen. Jeff
WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) — U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., sponsor of a bill that would limit abortions to the first 20 weeks, said Wednesday few women become pregnant through rape. Franks
DENVER, June 12 (UPI) — Corrections officials in Colorado say they have fixed the error after it was revealed a convicted killer was mistakenly released in 2002. The erroneous release on parole
BEIJING, June 12 (UPI) — A poll released Wednesday by a Chinese newspaper says 53.1 percent of respondents in China see the United States and China as allies or friends. The survey
CHICAGO, June 12 (UPI) — More chief executive officers at U.S. healthcare firms left their positions in May compared to other industries, an employment firm said Wednesday. In the month, 24 healthcare
NEW YORK, June 12 (UPI) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg asked major New York political donors Wednesday to withhold support from four Democrats who voted against background checks. Bloomberg sent out more than
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 12 (UPI) — U.S. social network giant Facebook rolled out hashtags Wednesday as a means to add context or post to an online discussion, a Facebook product manager