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Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton win New York primary in landslides
ALBANY, N.Y., April 19 (UPI) -- Donald Trump, the New York real estate developer, and Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state, will win the New York primary in landslides.
Ecuador: As death toll nears 500, rescuers fighting against clock to uncover more survivors
MANTA, Ecuador, April 19 (UPI) -- Search and rescue teams in Ecuador are escalating efforts to find survivors amid fears the death toll from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake will keep growing.
Michigan governor Snyder says Flint water is so safe, he'll drink it for a month
LANSING, Mich., April 19 (UPI) -- The tap water in the city of Flint is so safe, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he'll drink it for a month to demonstrate his confidence.
Obama slams bill opening up Saudi Arabia for 9/11 lawsuits
WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- President Obama will likely veto a bill that would revoke Saudi Arabia's sovereign immunity protecting it from facing lawsuits related to the Sept. 11 attacks.
HIV patients now living long enough to develop Alzheimer's
Researchers report the first case of Alzheimer's disease in a person with HIV, highlighting the fact that longtime HIV survivors are now reaching advanced ages.
Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupts 5 times after quiet week
MEXICO CITY, April 19 (UPI) -- Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Monday, launching ash and burning rocks into the air and showering the colonial city of Puebla with hot ashes.
Obama makes case for more U.S. involvement in Iraq
BAGHDAD, April 19 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama said he expects the city of Mosul to be retaken by the Iraqi government by the end of the year.
U.S. warns of more sanctions if North Korea conducts fifth nuke test
SEOUL, April 19 (UPI) -- The United States, South Korea and Japan will not tolerate additional North Korea provocations, senior diplomats said Tuesday.
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New Apple ID scam steals your data
Apple iPhone users are being targeted in a new phishing scam, tricking users into giving up their Apple passwords and other personal information.
Ex-NY cop gets 5 years probation after shooting
Former New York cop Peter Liang received probation instead of jail time for fatally shooting an unarmed man in a housing project. .
Bernie Sanders says 'closed' primary rule disenfranchised 3M independent voters in N.Y.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders tore into New York state Tuesday for its closed primary, saying it has disenfranchised 3 million independents.
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton win New York primary in landslides
Donald Trump, the New York real estate developer, and Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state, will win the New York primary in landslides.
Rail service between N.Y.C., New Jersey restored after brush fire burns nearby
Rail service between New York City and New Jersey was interrupted for a couple hours Tuesday by a large brush fire near some tracks near Newark, officials said.
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Fidel Castro gives rare, possible farewell speech at Cuba's Communist Party congress
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro said his country's communist ideas were still valid, in what might be his farewell speech.
North Korea SLBM launch successful, South Korean source says
A submarine-launched ballistic missile North Korea tested in early April may have been successful.
Australian report says stenciling links pieces of wing, tail wreckage to Malaysia Flight 370
Two pieces of a Boeing 777 found months ago is "almost certainly" from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 -- which vanished two years ago, investigators said Tuesday.
Ecuador: As death toll nears 500, rescuers fighting against clock to uncover more survivors
Search and rescue teams in Ecuador are escalating efforts to find survivors amid fears the death toll from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake will keep growing.
Family of slain journalist Steven Sotloff sues Syria
The family of slain journalist Steve Sotloff is suing Syria, claiming the government supported the Islamic State militants who beheaded him.
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Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster performs first ever legal wedding ceremony
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster conducted it's first ever legal wedding ceremony, as a New Zealand couple were wed in a pirate-themed ceremony.
French statue gets detachable penis to thwart thieves
A town in France has seemingly found a solution that will prevent locals from vandalizing a statue of Greek hero Heracles.
NFL player Sam Barrington catches 400-pound bull shark
NFL player Sam Barrington decided to do some fishing during the offseason and wound up catching a massive shark.
Pomeranian takes on western rat snake in Florida garden
A Florida pet owner shared video of his Pomeranian dog loudly asserting his dominance over a western rat snake found in the family's garden.
Store chain pulls broccoli after venomous spider discoveries
An Australian supermarket recalled a batch of broccoli after customers reported finding venomous redback spiders in the produce.
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Intel cutting more than 10 percent of global workforce, 12K jobs, in major 'restructuring' move
Computer chip maker Intel announced Tuesday a major restructuring plan that will lead to the loss of about 12,000 of its jobs worldwide, the company said.
Northrop's new battle command system proves its worth
The U.S. Army has successfully defeated ballistic and cruise missiles in a dual-engagement test of a Northrop Grumman-developed battle command system.
Aurora flies sub-scale demonstrator of experimental plane
A sub-scale demonstrator of the LightningStrike vertical take-off and landing experimental plane has been successfully flown by Aurora Flight Sciences.
Senate passes 'pro-passenger' airline bill
The U.S. Senate voted 95-3 to approve a bill that would grant airline passengers additional rights and double the number of bomb-sniffing dogs at airports.
Australia's sixth ANZAC-class frigate modernized
The sixth of eight ANZAC-class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy has been undocked by BAE Systems Australia after major modernization work.
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Neurologist: Some allergy meds worsen restless legs syndrome
Over-the-counter allergy medications may worsen symptoms of restless legs syndrome, a neurologist contends.
Lonely, isolated people may be prone to heart disease, stroke
Lonely and isolated people may face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers report.
Small study supports new stool-based colon cancer test
A new, but small, study finds more evidence that a recently approved, stool-based colon cancer test may be effective for certain patients.
Labs may be too cool for mice, affecting test results
Too-cool living conditions for lab mice could affect study results, researchers suggest.
FDA launches ad campaign against chewing tobacco
The FDA said Tuesday it is targeting rural teenagers with a new $36 million ad campaign that highlights the health risks associated with chewing tobacco.
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New 'X-Men: Apocalypse' promo looks like En Sabah Nur documentary
20th Century Fox has released an "X-Men: Apocalypse"-related viral video that appears to be documentary footage about the ancient mutant En Sabah Nur.
Peter Dinklage immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds San Francisco
Madame Tussauds San Francisco has unveiled a wax likeness of Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Dinklage.
'NCIS: Los Angeles' star Daniela Ruah expecting second child
Daniela Ruah, who plays Kensi Blye on "NCIS: Los Angeles," announced she's pregnant with her second child by David Paul Olsen.
Matt Damon returns in 'Jason Bourne' teaser trailers
Matt Damon returns as super spy Jason Bourne in a series of action-packed teaser trailers for "Jason Bourne."
Homeowners sue HGTV's 'Love it or List it' over renovations
A couple in North Carolina have filed a lawsuit against HGTV series "Love it or List it" for performing poor renovations on their home.
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Buffalo Bills release LB Tony Steward two months after fiancee's death
Linebacker Tony Steward was released by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday.
Mark Canha's clutch hit pushes Oakland Athletics' over New York Yankees
NEW YORK -- Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin conceded Mark Canha was getting the "short end of the straw" for his lack of playing time
Tyler Flowers powers Atlanta Braves past Los Angeles Dodgers
ATLANTA -- When the Atlanta Braves were losing their first nine games, they scored a total of 24 runs. In winning their last four, they scored 26.
Kevin Kiermaier homer in 10th helps Tampa Bay Rays defeat Boston Red Sox
BOSTON -- Kevin Kiermaier said he was "just trying to find a way to get on base" when he led off the 10th inning of a scoreless game on Tuesday night.
Salvador Perez's five RBIs propel Kansas City Royals past Detroit Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- While Salvador Perez was driving in a career-best five runs, Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera struck out a career-high four times.
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Science
MIT scientists make electronics out of coal
Researchers at MIT have successfully created electronics components out of coal -- proof that the natural resource is more than just a fuel source.
Cities have microbial signatures, too
Scientists at Northern Arizona University Flagstaff say cities have individual microbial signatures.
Human limbs may have gotten their start as gill arches
New genetic evidence suggests the evolutionary origins of human limbs lie in the gill arches of sharks, skates and rays.
High-res imagery showcases solar flare in action
New high-resolution imagery features the unfolding of a solar flare followed by a unique solar phenomenon known as "coronal rain."
Volcanic eruptions triggered societal crises during 6th century
New analysis of ancient ice cores suggests a pair of volcanic eruptions in the 6th century explains a period of societal upheaval in the Northern Hemisphere.