Kim Jong Un praises North Korea soldiers for battle readiness
Elizabeth Shim Kim Jong Un provided his first public field guidance visit to a North Korea military site in the new year, after focusing on civilian sites.
For first time, Affordable Care Act more popular than not
Eric DuVallJan. 19 (UPI) — For the first time since it was passed — and potentially only days before its repeal — more Americans than not say they approve of Obamacare.
U.S. Army taps Leidos for training and simulation equipment
Ryan MaassJan. 19 (UPI) — Leidos has received a $22 million contract to provide training and simulation equipment for the U.S. Army.
Watch live: Steven Mnuchin’s confirmation hearing
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.
U.S., Cuba sign maritime border treaty
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.
Watch live: Rick Perry’s confirmation hearing
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.
Theresa May: Britain open for business after ‘Brexit’
Andrew V. PestanoJan. 19 (UPI) — Theresa May said Britain “is and will always be open for business” regardless of efforts to leave the E.U. during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Troops cross into Gambia from Senegal to oust long-time ruler refusing to step down
Ed Adamczyk and Doug G. WareJan. 19 (UPI) — Defeated Gambian President Yahyah Jammeh was ceremoniously removed from power on Thursday, and may be physically removed by military troops if he doesn’t leave.
Second wave of bomb threats called into Jewish centers across U.S.
Stephen Feller For the second time in two weeks, dozens of Jewish community centers across the United States on Wednesday received bomb threats Wednesday.
UPI Almanac for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017
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.
