Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPIU - University Media Alliance  |   My Account
United Press International - News. Analysis. Insight.™ - 100 Years of Journalistic Excellence
  • Home
  • Top News
  • Entertainment
  • Odd News
  • Sports
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Olympics 2008
    • Tennis
  • Business
    • UPI - Freedmans
  • Science
  • Health
  • Analysis
    • Energy Resources
    • Security Industry
    • Emerging Threats
  • Media
    • Video
    • News Photos
    • Photos of the Year
  • Features
    • U.S. Military Matters
    • The Voice of Young Voters
    • Path to the Presidency
    • Energy
    • Beijing Olympics 2008
Search:
Go
Photos of the Day
1 of 14
Iranians commemorate martyrdom of Imam Hussein in Tehran
Iranian Shiite Muslims gesture during a ceremony to mourn the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Islam's prophet Mohammed to mark Ashura in Tehran, Iran on January 7, 2009. Ashura is the ten days of mourning during the Islamic month of Muharram, the first month of the lunar calendar, when Shiite Muslims mourn the seventh century martyrdom of Imam Hussein. (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah) | Slideshow
Top News
    Vatican remark upsets Israelis
    Vatican remark upsets Israelis
  • Mom charged with helping husband rape girl
  • Man must pay support for not-his twins
  • Documents: Mob target took acid bath
  • Polygamy charges for Canadian sect leaders
Odd News
  • 'Kidney stone' turns out to be a baby
  • Stray dog roams Mets new Citi Field
  • Jewel thieves organized, but not savvy
  • Locals blame wind turbine damage on UFO
  • Professionals' hopes in hypnotist's hands
Issue of the Day
    Budget deficit disaster threatens U.S.
    Budget deficit disaster threatens U.S.
    The projection for the U.S. annual budget deficit has doubled. This is not good news.
    read full article | comment | watch video
Latest Headlines
  • Bush's last policy speech is on education
  • Gastrointestinal drug may slow aging
  • Low-level pesticides can damage potatoes
  • Wells Fargo picks Eastern region chiefs
  • Teens with arthritis need transition help
  • Bonet gives birth to third child
  • Electoral College: Obama 365, McCain 173
  • Ex-U.S. attorney to run for N.J. governor
  • Study: Pebbles can move against wind
  • Town approves topless coffee shop
  • Virginia Gov. Kaine new DNC chairman
  • Dalmatian births litter of 18
  • Jobless in Michigan overwhelm state system
  • Sen. Kit Bond of Mo. announces retirement
  • Preterm births rise 36 percent since 1980s
Entertainment News
    Private funeral planned for Jett Travolta
    Private funeral planned for Jett Travolta
    OCALA, Fla., Jan. 8 (UPI) --
    Film stars John Travolta and Kelly Preston plan to hold a private funeral service for their only son Jett in Ocala, Fla., where they have a home.
  • Rourke in talks for 'Iron Man' sequel
  • Taylor Lautner on board for 'New Moon'
  • Elvis business good, despite economy
  • 'Just Dance' is No. 1 on U.S. record chart
UPI Features
  • U.S. Military Matters
  • The Voice of Young Voters
  • Path to the Presidency
  • Energy
  • Beijing Olympics 2008
News Photos - Slideshows
Photos of the Day
Week in Photos
News
Entertainment
Sports
Features
Archives
Olympics 2008
Path to the Presidency
Photos of the Year
More News
Business News
  • Crude oil prices cool down
  • Microsoft makes Windows 7 beta available
  • Macy's to close 11 under-performing stores
  • China may pull back from U.S. debt
  • Gazprom, Naftogaz officials in Brussels
Health News
  • Goat modified for drug making sparks fears
  • FDA adds 41 drugs to diet pills alert
  • Soaring autism not due to how it's counted
  • Study: Spirituality adds happiness to kids
  • Winter babies face disadvantages
Science News
  • Loud noise permeates cosmos, NASA says
  • Salmonella outbreak hits 42 states
  • Study: Insects mistake roads for water
  • First asteroids found with Earthlike crust
  • Global warming studied from research jet
Sports News
    Report: 41-year-old Smoltz to join Red Sox
    Report: 41-year-old Smoltz to join Red Sox
    BOSTON, Jan. 8 (UPI) --
    Right-hander John Smoltz, who has pitched 20 years for the Atlanta Braves, has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
  • No more Olympic support from Home Depot
  • Titans now have fight song -- 'Titan Up'
  • Monfils stuns Nadal in Qatar Open
  • Browns introduce Mangini as coach
  • NFL Standings
Briefings & Analysis
Emerging Threats
  • Adviser Hadley touts Bush legacy in Iraq
  • Sunnis marginalized in Iraqi politics
  • Brookings scholar warns of Shiite threat
  • Iraq orders eviction of squatters
  • U.S. backs Babylon heritage project
Energy Resources
  • First commercial hydrokinetic plant
  • Russia hurts European energy security
  • Indian oil sector in 2nd day of strikes
  • U.A.E. in Turkmenistan for oil talks
  • Estonia embraces Caspian gas
People In The News
Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh
John Travolta
John Travolta
Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley
Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI
Security Industry
  • Gaza operations confirm value of Main Battle Tanks
  • China starts buying South African arms
  • HMS Dauntless completes first sea trials
  • X-47B aircraft carrier UAV completes demo
  • Israel's election outcome crucial for United States
Issue of the Day
  • $1.2 trillion deficit projection threatens ruin for U.S.
  • Burris has right to serve in Senate, follow Truman's footsteps
  • Obama's Panetta pick bodes ill for CIA
  • Hamas can't match Hezbollah in fighting Israel
  • Hope and crisis will clash across the world in 2009
Culture & Society
  • Disabilities enrich college students' four years
  • Spending a Semester at Sea
  • Airfare increases for Thanksgiving travel
  • Hectic college life a cause of student sleep-aid abuse
Most Popular
Stories
Photos
Videos
People
Digg
1.
Lottery 'misprints' cost man $135,000
2.
N.Y. vendor pays $362,201 for prime corner
3.
Large-racked elk confirmed as record
4.
Adviser sacked over Mumbai comments
5.
John Travolta's son, Jett, dead at 16
Videos
Enlarge Video
Obama unveils plan to fuel economy
Obama unveils plan to fuel economy
Thursday, January 8
Reaction: Obama's deficit dilemmas
Reaction: Obama's deficit dilemmas
Thursday, January 8
The future of ballistic missile defense systems
The future of ballistic missile defense systems
Wednesday, January 7
Tanks can still conquer countries
Tanks can still conquer countries
Wednesday, January 7
Stock Markets

Affiliates of United Press International
  • Israel Contravening International Law in Gaza, Rights Groups say
  • Leadership Crisis Emerging in Palestinian Authority
  • Bunker meeting decides to fight recession
  • Censorship and madness in Thailand
© 2009 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Official Government Wires  |   About UPI  |   Site Map  |   Terms of Use  |   Privacy Policy  |   Advertise Online  |   Contact Us
Sponsored Links: Fundraisers - Press Release Services - prom dresses - Prom dresses and gowns - Public Records - Auto Dealers - Motivational Sports Speakers Bureau