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Friday, October 18, 2013

Obama taps ex-Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson as homeland security chief

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama tapped former Pentagon lead counsel Jeh Johnson as his choice to succeed Janet Napolitano as homeland security secretary Friday. "Jeh Johnson is the right person to take this on," Obama said of the man who was a member of his national security... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Minor lunar eclipse to take place Friday

(UPI) -- The moon will hide behind Earth's shadow Friday evening in a lunar eclipse that will be visible to skywatchers around the world. More specifically, the moon will pass through Earth's outer shadow, or penumbra. The eclipse will be at its deepest at 7:50 p.m. EDT. Though the penumbral eclipse... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Former Liberian president to serve rest of 50-year sentence in Britain

LONDON, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Former Liberian President Charles Taylor arrived in Britain Tuesday to serve out the rest of his 50-year sentence for war crimes, officials say. Taylor, 65, had asked earlier this month to be imprisoned in Rwanda so it would be easier and cheaper for his family to visit him,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Morsi to be held another 30 days for investigation

CAIRO, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- A judge Sunday extended the detention of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi by 30 days to allow further investigation into his alleged escape from prison. Morsi, seven senior leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist leaders are accused of killing and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son died of injuries from beating

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 11 (UPI) -- A 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson died Friday of injuries sustained in a beating at his home Wednesday, police said. Peterson said earlier in the day he is "focused" and will play Sunday. He spoke at the team's practice facility... Sign in to see full entry.

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