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Worst Charities In U.S. Give Little To Causes
TAMPA, Fla., (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 found. The yearlong investigation, carried out by the Tampa Bay Times and The Center for Investigative Reporting, named the Florida-based charity Kids Wish Network, which […]
Two-Faced Kitten Born In Oregon
AMITY, Ore., (UPI) – An Oregon woman said her cat’s newborn kitten is healthy despite being born with two side-by-side faces. Stephanie Durkee of Amity said the female kitten, which she dubbed “Deucy,” was born Tuesday morning and she immediately noticed the feline had two faces, KGW-TV, Portland, Ore., reported Thursday. Durkee said the kitten […]
55 Pounds Of Cocaine Found Floating In Gulf Of Mexico
DESTIN, Fla., (UPI) – Authorities in Florida said they are investigating the discovery of 55 pounds of cocaine found floating in the Gulf of Mexico. The Okaloosa County Multiagency Drug Task Force, comprised of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Niceville Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, said a group of five fishermen […]
Navy’s New Messaging System To Allow Lowercase Letters
WASHINGTON, (UPI) – The U.S. Navy announced its new system for official messages will bring lowercase letters into the messages for the first time. Navy officials said messages in all capital letters will become a thing of the past in August when the new system, the Command and Control Office Information Exchange, goes online. “Lowercase […]
Harley Davidson Gives Two Motorcycles To The Pope
VATICAN CITY, (UPI) – The Vatican said U.S. motorcycle company Harley Davidson gave a gift of two motorcycles and a leather jacket to Pope Francis. The Holy See said Harley Davidson gave the gift to the pope in honor of a June 14-16 gathering of bikers in Vatican City that will see a parade of […]
FBI Director Defends Electronic Surveillance
WASHINGTON, (UPI) – FBI Director Robert Mueller defended government monitoring Thursday, telling a U.S. House committee what has been done is legal and constitutional. Mueller, testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, said all surveillance programs had been reported to members of Congress and vetted by the Justice Department, CNN reported. He said Congress can change […]
Senate Strikes Down Immigration Reform Amendment
WASHINGTON, (UPI) – The U.S. Senate Thursday rejected an amendment to the immigration reform bill that would have required increased border security, officials said. The amendment, proposed by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, was struck down in a 57-43 vote, The Hill reported. Had the amendment been approved, the Department of Homeland Security would have been […]
Gallup: Americans’ Confidence In Congress At Lowest Level Ever
PRINCETON, N.J., (UPI) – Nine in 10 Americans say they have no confidence in Congress, ranking it last on a list of 16 institutions for the fourth straight year, Gallup said Thursday. The 10 percent confidence level is the lowest level registered for any institution since Gallup began this poll in 1973, Gallup said. At […]
Surgeon General Regina Benjamin To Step Down
WASHINGTON, (UPI) – U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced she is stepping down next month after four years in the position. Benjamin made her announcement through an email to her staff Wednesday, CNN reported Thursday. “My goal was to create a grassroots movement, to change our health care system from one focused on sickness and […]
Beachcombers Reminded To Share The Shore With Nesting Birds
WASHINGTON (UPI) — Vacationers heading to U.S. beaches should be mindful that many beach-nesting birds will be tending their young or eggs, the American Bird Conservancy said. “People visiting the beaches are often unaware of the many species of birds that nest in the sands near where they are swimming, fishing, and recreating. As a […]
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