Alberta goes all-in on economic diversity
Daniel J. GraeberEDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 3 (UPI) — The provincial government of Alberta reshaped its ministerial portfolio to help usher in a new scheme for economic diversity, Premier Rachel Notley said.
Expedition finds lost lion population in Ethiopia
Shawn PriceADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 3 (UPI) — A population of as many as 200 rare Central African lions have been discovered in a remote national park in Ethiopia by conservationists.
UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016
By United Press International On Feb. 3, 1924, Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, died at his home in Washington, DC at the age of 67.
Virginia Tech students’ alleged victim was stabbed to death
Shawn PriceBLACKSBURG, Va., Feb. 2 (UPI) — The 13-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted and killed by a Virginia Tech student was stabbed to death, prosecutors said.
Prosecutor upgrades charges for Virginia Tech student in girl’s death
Shawn PriceBLACKSBURG, Va., Feb. 2 (UPI) — Prosecutors said a 13-year-old Virginia girl was stabbed to death. Two Virginia Tech students have been charged with her abduction and slaying.
Severe weather: Heavy snow in Midwest; Tornadoes in Southeast; Airports and freeways close
Doug G. WareBIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 2 (UPI) — A severe winter storm continued its path east Tuesday and is expected to bring more snow — while tornadoes touched down in the Southeast, forecasters said.
First U.S. cases of Zika virus reported in Texas; Officials cite sexual transmission
Doug G. WareDALLAS, Feb. 2 (UPI) — A day after the WHO declared a global health emergency regarding the Zika virus, the first two cases were reported in the United States, officials said Tuesday.
Yahoo! to lay off 15 percent of workforce, close offices, sell off assets in cost-cutting plan
Doug G. WareSUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 2 (UPI) — In a move intended to cut costs at Yahoo, CEO Marissa Mayer announced Tuesday that the web company will eliminate 15 percent of its workforce and sell assets.
Scientists look to fish sauces as low-sodium flavor enhancer
Brooks HaysSUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Feb. 2 (UPI) — New research suggests fish sauce as a better low-sodium flavor booster.
HUD considering rule change after report found 25K ‘low-income’ families making too much money
Doug G. WareWASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (UPI) — Federal housing officials could evict thousands of residents, who are now making too much money, from low-income housing if a proposed rule change is accepted.
