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Health News // 16 hours ago Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study Eating greater amounts of red meat -- especially processed bacon, sausage and bologna -- increases the likelihood of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study suggests.

World News // 19 hours ago U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief World News // 1 day ago Impeached South Korean President Yoon detained for questioning over martial law attempt World News // 1 day ago Lebanon's PM designate calls for 'unity' to save war-ravaged country

U.S. News // 1 day ago Your smartwatch band may contain harmful forever chemicals, researchers warn Wearing a smartwatch or fitness tracker may not be a boon to your health after all. Rather, it could expose the skin to harmful "forever chemicals."

U.S. News // 2 days ago 'Green and Gold' focuses on plight of Wis. dairy farmers, love of Green Bay Packers A movie about a Wisconsin dairy farmer's desperate bid to avoid foreclosure through a bet on his beloved Green Bay Packers is debuting this month with the help of a farm charity backed by the Culver's restaurant chain.

World News // 2 days ago North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles ahead of Trump's return to White House North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, in a provocation just days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

World News // 2 days ago Int'l Court of Justice top judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon's prime minister Nawaf Salam, the head of the International Court of Justice, was named Monday as Lebanon's new Prime Minister after he won the support of 84 parliamentarians in another blow to the once powerful Hezbollah.

Voices // 3 days ago At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed, thousands injured fighting against Ukraine: Seoul At least 300 North Korean soldiers sent to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine have been killed and another 2,700 have been injured, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Monday.

World News // 4 days ago Syria's new ruler pledges long-term strategic ties with Lebanon Syria's new leader Ahmad Sharaa called on Lebanon Saturday to forget about the past "negative" relations resulting from decades of the Assad family's rule.

Health News // 5 days ago Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health Tombot has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. It was introduced at the CES this week in Las Vegas.

TV // 6 days ago David Schwimmer finally tries hand at horror in 'Goosebumps: The Vanishing' David Schwimmer told UPI he was drawn to "Goosebumps: The Vanishing" because it gave him the rare opportunity to work in the horror genre.

World News // 6 days ago Lebanon's new president, Joseph Aoun, says a new phase has begun Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, said Thursday that "a new phase" has started for the war-ravaged country and pledged to rebuild the state, adopt a policy of "positive neutrality" and fight corruption.

Entertainment News // 1 week ago Diane Warren finds common thread in songs for Cher, H.E.R., and more Diane Warren discussed her work with artists like Cher and H.E.R, and the controversy between LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood, with UPI ahead of the release of the documentary "Diane Warren: Relentless."

World News // 1 week ago North Korea becoming more dangerous by sending troops to Russia: U.S. official North Korea is gaining crucial military experience and equipment by sending troops to Russia, a U.S. official warned the United Nations, making the regime a growing threat to neighboring countries.

TV // 1 week ago Taylor Kitsch: 'American Primeval' character is lost soul seeking redemption Taylor Kitsch told UPI he wanted to play Isaac in "American Primeval" because the character is a broken man who rediscovers his humanity and finds a new sense of purpose.

Movies // 1 week ago Pamela Anderson: 'I got so much off my chest' making 'Last Showgirl' Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Jamie Lee Curtis and director Gia Coppola discuss making "The Last Showgirl," a tribute to Las Vegas dancers to which Anderson could relate.

NFL // 1 week ago Miami Dolphins prioritize backup QB search, warn Tua Tagovailoa he's not Superman "Every stone will be unturned" this off-season when the Miami Dolphins build depth in their quarterbacks room behind starter Tua Tagovailoa, general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday.

World News // 1 week ago North Korea claims successful test of new intermediate-range hypersonic missile North Korea said Tuesday it successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile, claiming the weapon would "reliably contain any rivals in the Pacific region."

World News // 1 week ago U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein says Israeli Army begins to withdraw from south Lebanon U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein the Israeli Army has started to withdraw from the western sector of south Lebanon and will continue to do so until completely out of Lebanon in what he described as "a successful process."