Ryan MaassJan. 19 (UPI) — Leidos has received a $22 million contract to provide training and simulation equipment for the U.S. Army.

Andrew V. PestanoJan. 19 (UPI) — Former Goldman Sachs executive Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s pick to serve as treasury secretary, faces a confirmation hearing as part of his confirmation process.

Daniel J. GraeberJan. 19 (UPI) — The U.S. government said it signed a treaty with Cuba to delineate borders in the Gulf of Mexico, a week after reaching an oil-spill agreement.

Andrew V. PestanoJan. 19 (UPI) — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Donald Trump’s pick to serve as secretary of energy, will testify before a Senate committee at his confirmation hearing.

Daniel J. GraeberJan. 19 (UPI) — New Zealand’s government said Thursday it was setting aside more than $2 million to help stimulate the electric-vehicle market in the country.

Ed AdamczykJan. 19 (UPI) — Troops in Senegal await an order to enter neighboring Gambia to enforce a transfer of power, as Gambia’s outgoing president refuses to step down.

Stephen Feller As many as 30 people are missing or dead after an avalanche, triggered by an earthquake, buried a hotel in central Italy, according to rescue officials there.

By United Press International On Jan. 19, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower met with his successor, President-Elect John F. Kennedy, to complete plans for the transition of power.

Stephen Feller A man convicted of murdering a couple and their two children while high on PCP was executed Wednesday night in Virginia.

Stephen FellerJan. 18 (UPI) — President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly expected to nominate former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday.