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17 hours ago | upi.com | Thomas Maresca

SEOUL, May 15 (UPI) -- The United States extended its ban on travel to North Korea for the ninth year in a row, a federal notice showed, citing "imminent danger" posed by any trips to the authoritarian state. In a public notice posted on the Federal Register on Wednesday, the State Department announced the extension, which will be in effect from Sept. 1 until Aug. 31, 2026, unless extended or revoked by the secretary of State. The current measure was set to expire at the end of August.

1 day ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

May 15 (UPI) -- In a case making it easier to challenge police unreasonable force in court, the Supreme Court Thursday unanimously permitted the mother of a Houston man killed in a traffic stop to continue an excessive force court claim.

1 day ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

May 15 (UPI) -- During an earnings call Thursday, Walmart said it will be forced to raise prices soon even with the reduced tariffs on China as trade with the United States is negotiated. Price increases will happen later this month. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said during the call, "Even at the reduced levels, the higher tariffs will result in higher prices."Walmart said the Trump administration higher tariffs on U.S. trading partners are working against efforts by Walmart to keep prices low.

1 day ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for what it said were roles in coordinating financial transfers to the group. "Today's action underscores Hezbollah's extensive global reach through its network of terrorist donors and supporters, particularly in Tehran," said Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender in a statement.

1 day ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

May 15 (UPI) -- Dick's Sporting goods said Thursday it plans to buy Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal. The two companies issued a joint statement Thursday that said they "have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Dick's will acquire Foot Locker.""We have long admired the cultural significance and brand equity that Foot Locker and its dedicated Stripers have built within the communities they serve," said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of DICK'S in a statement.