US to open embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China’s influence
The US says it will open an embassy in the Solomon Islands as it tries to increase its influence in the South Pacific nation before...
Dozens killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other U.S. states
A devastating swarm of tornadoes ripped through Kentucky and five other U.S. states, killing dozens of people and leaving a trail of destroyed homes, factories...
Record number of U.S. firms change tack on political spending after Jan. 6 attack
The number of S&P 500 companies that have either stopped political giving or plan to disclose it hit a record in 2021 after the Jan....
Expanded eligibility boosts U.S. COVID-19 booster shots ahead of holidays
Millions of Americans got COVID-19 booster shots at a near record pace after the Biden administration expanded eligibility last week, but health officials concerned about...
Football, family and parade floats: Traditions return on U.S. Thanksgiving Day
Americans on Thursday will pack football stadiums, flock to parades and gather more freely for family feasts, grateful to celebrate Thanksgiving Day traditions again after...
U.S. awards nearly $1 billion in infrastructure grants
The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it was awarding nearly $1 billion in infrastructure grants as the Biden administration prepares to dramatically boost funding on...
U.S. judge rejects latest Trump request to block release of documents to House riot probe
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday lost another bid to halt congressional investigators from seeing White House records he wants to keep secret. U.S. District...
U.S. prosecutors seek longest prison sentences yet for Capitol rioters
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the stiffest punishments yet for participants in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, urging judges to make an example...
U.S.-Mexico border reopens after 20 months of COVID disruption
Dozens of crossings at the Mexico-United States border reopened to non-essential travel on Monday after a 20-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though life...
Survivor of shooting by U.S. teen Rittenhouse to testify in pivotal moment of trial
The only protester shot by Kyle Rittenhouse to survive is due to testify on Monday, offering potentially critical testimony to a jury that must decide...