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FAA wants $1.9M fine for drone company it says flew into congested N.Y., Chicago airspace 5 hours ago

Kentucky pet store owner survives constriction by 20-foot python 6 hours ago

U.S. and Russian officials agree to resume talks over Syrian airstrikes 7 hours ago

New species of hog-nosed rat boasts extra-long pubic hair 8 hours ago

UAW threatens walkout on Fiat Chrysler over expiring labor deal 9 hours ago

Netherlands orders Sniper targeting pods for F-16s 9 hours ago

Police arrest suspect in knife attack on Bangladeshi pastor 9 hours ago

USAF budget concerns may threaten JSTARS program 9 hours ago

Study: Prehistoric birds could fly high 9 hours ago

Lockheed Martin delivers enhanced Patriot interceptor 9 hours ago

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Fire ants escaping South Carolina floods by forming 'islands' 10 hours ago

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Pope Francis to visit Mexico in early 2016, Vatican rep says 10 hours ago

Afghan forces in Kunduz recapture road leading to Kabul 10 hours ago

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North Korea's anniversary parade to focus on spectacle, analyst says 10 hours ago

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Top U.S. commander: Military needs 'different' plan in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The military's top commander for Afghanistan said Tuesday that the Pentagon needs a new plan to deal with gains made there by terrorist groups.

Iraq: More than 60 people killed in wave of car bomb attacks

BAGHDAD, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- At least 63 people have been killed in a wave of car bomb attacks in Baghdad, eastern Iraq's Diyala province and Basra province, to the southeast.

Reports: 6,000 nonviolent prisoners to be released by DOJ

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The Justice Department reportedly plans to release 6,000 inmates from prisons due to rising jail populations and unjust punishments for nonviolent offenders.

British official's 'chilling' speech on immigration slammed by refugee advocates

LONDON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A plan by Britain's home secretary to tighten immigration laws continues to draw controversy and criticism from others who feel her vision goes a bit too far.

DARPA researching devices to help human body self-heal

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Seven research teams selected by DARPA to begin work on the ElectRx program, creating a closed-loop system to monitor the body and stimulate self-healing.

Death toll climbs to 14 in Carolinas, flooding continues

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Although rain has mostly subsided in South Carolina, flooding and resulting damage are expected to affect the area for the rest of the week, forecasters said.

Boston startup allows employers to pay student loan debts

BOSTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Boston-based Gradifi recently launched a platform that allows employers to directly and securely make deposits into their employee's student loans.

Study: European austerity to blame for rise in male suicide

PORTSMOUTH, England, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A new study suggests rising male suicide rates are the result of economic decline brought on by Europe's austerity measures.

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FAA wants $1.9M fine for drone company it says flew into congested N.Y., Chicago airspace

The FAA is seeking a fine of nearly $2 million for a civilian drone operator the agency says illegally flew over congested airspace in New York and Chicago.

Reports: 6,000 nonviolent prisoners to be released by DOJ

The Justice Department reportedly plans to release 6,000 inmates from prisons due to rising jail populations and unjust punishments for nonviolent offenders.

United Airlines flight diverted after co-pilot falls unconscious

A United Airlines flight from Houston to San Francisco landed safely in Albuquerque, N.M., after the co-pilot became ill.

Trump trolls Rubio with water, mocks Rubio's perspiration

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump pranked GOP rival Marco Rubio with a case of water after chiding Rubio's voting record and perspiration.

Boston startup allows employers to pay student loan debts

Boston-based Gradifi recently launched a platform that allows employers to directly and securely make deposits into their employee's student loans.

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Manny Pacquiao to run for senate in the Phillippines

Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao said Monday he plans to run for his country's senate.

Top U.S. commander: Military needs 'different' plan in Afghanistan

The military's top commander for Afghanistan said Tuesday that the Pentagon needs a new plan to deal with gains made there by terrorist groups.

Kentucky pet store owner survives constriction by 20-foot python

A pet store owner in Newport, Ky., was released from the hospital after he was nearly constricted to death by a 20-foot python.

U.S. and Russian officials agree to resume talks over Syrian airstrikes

The United States and Russia have agreed to reopen talks about how to avoid conflict in the skies over Syria, where both countries are conducting airstrikes.

British official's 'chilling' speech on immigration slammed by refugee advocates

A plan by Britain's home secretary to tighten immigration laws continues to draw controversy and criticism from others who feel her vision goes a bit too far.

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Fire ants escaping South Carolina floods by forming 'islands'

South Carolina ants seeking to stay afloat amid flooding in the state are creating their own refuge by forming into "islands of ants."

Researchers: Butt dials keeping 911 dispatchers busy

Researchers looking into an increase in 911 calls in San Francisco said about 30 percent of calls to the emergency number are accidental butt dials.

California governor signs 'beer bike' bill, takes a spin

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill legalizing street use of "beer bikes" -- mobile bars with room for up to 15 seated passengers to peddle.

Homecoming flyers raise eyebrows with dress tightness quote

A South Carolina high school shocked some parents with a quote on Homecoming dance flyers addressing the issue of dress tightness for female attendees.

Texas girl's nonstop sneezing baffles doctors

The family of a 12-year-old Texas girl who has been sneezing up to 20 times per minute for the past month said doctors are stumped by the condition.

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Business

N.Y. attorney general launches inquiry into DraftKings, FanDuel fantasy football scandal

A scandal involving reports of insider trading at two fantasy football sites continues to evolve, as it's now drawn attention from New York's attorney general.

UAW threatens walkout on Fiat Chrysler over expiring labor deal

The United Auto Workers union said its members may walk away from their jobs at Fiat Chrysler Wednesday over a labor deal that both sides have failed to agree on.

Netherlands orders Sniper targeting pods for F-16s

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is to equip its fleet of F-16 aircraft with Sniper advanced targeting pods from Lockheed Martin.

USAF budget concerns may threaten JSTARS program

Air Force officials worry the planned recapitalization of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System will have to be canceled due to budget restrictions.

Lockheed Martin delivers enhanced Patriot interceptor

The U.S. Army has received its first enhanced range and improved mobility Patriot 3 interceptor missiles from Lockheed Martin.

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Health

DARPA researching devices to help human body self-heal

Seven research teams selected by DARPA to begin work on the ElectRx program, creating a closed-loop system to monitor the body and stimulate self-healing.

Test predicts teen risk factor for cardiovascular disease

A new test can predict teens' risk of developing cardiovascular disease based on an assessment for metabolic syndrome.

Study: Predictive analysis can ID soldiers at risk for violent crime

A predictive model that uses administrative data for members of the U.S. Army was shown to accurately predict whether soldiers would later commit violent crime.

Study: Rebates increase fruit, vegetable intake among SNAP recipients

Financial incentives for purchasing fruits and vegetables offered to households that participate in SNAP encouraged an increase in healthy foods being bought.

Gene therapy effective against form of inherited vision loss

Researchers developed a way to deliver a genetic therapy for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, finding it improved vision in mice with the condition.

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Entertainment

The Fray lead vocalist shares addiction experiences

Rock stars and advocates rallied to raise awareness for addiction and legislation such as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act that supports education and recovery programs.

ABC Family to be renamed Freeform as of January

ABC Family says it is changing its name to Freeform as of January.

Tom Hanks finds student's college ID card, takes to Twitter to return it

Tom Hanks took to Twitter Tuesday to return a student-identification card he found in New York City.

Jordana Spiro to star in USA Network pilot 'The Wilding'

Jordana Spiro has signed on to star in the thriller pilot "The Wilding," USA Network announced Tuesday.

Evan Peters confirms reconciliation with Emma Roberts

Evan Peters gushed about on-again, off-again girlfriend Emma Roberts just two weeks after the pair reunited at the actress' "Scream Queens" premiere.

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Sports

American woman has chance to make surfing history

Surfer Courtney Conlogue can be the first American woman to be world champion in a generation if things go just right at an event in France.

Dallas Keuchel, Houston Astros blank New York Yankees for AL wild-card win

NEW YORK -- Even as questions persisted about postseason inexperience and ace left-hander Dallas Keuchel pitching on three days' rest, the Houston Astros had every intention of celebrating at Yankee Stadium.

New York Giants TE Daniel Fells placed on injured reserve

New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells was placed on injured reserve Monday and will be lost for the season.

Detroit Lions hope to move past mistaken call from Monday night

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- During yet another listless performance by the Detroit Lions' offense, Calvin Johnson finished with seven catches for 56 yards.

Dallas Keuchel likely to pitch just once in ALDS

Getting past the New York Yankees with ace Dallas Keuchel on the mound was one thing.

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Science

New species of hog-nosed rat boasts extra-long pubic hair

For the third time in three years, an international team of biologists working on a remote island in Indonesia have discovered a new species.

Study: Prehistoric birds could fly high

New research suggests at least some ancient bird species were capable of the kinds of aerial maneuvers modern flyers perform.

Plant seed mimics poo, tricks dung beetle

For the African plant restiads, Ceratocaryum argenteum, "fecal mimicry" is the key to ensuring the continuation of the species.

Foot of new human ancestor, Homo naledi, resembles our own

Two new studies detail the hand and foot of Homo naledi, the human ancestor species recently unearthed in South Africa.

Study: European austerity to blame for rise in male suicide

A new study suggests rising male suicide rates are the result of economic decline brought on by Europe's austerity measures.

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