Russian officials visited Iran to view drones, says U.S. official
The United States believes that Russian officials visited an airfield in Iran recently to view attack-capable drones, U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said on...
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; layoffs hit 16-month high in June
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week and demand for labor is slowing, with layoffs surging to a...
U.S. House panel asks gunmakers to testify amid mass shootings
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has asked the chief executives of three gunmakers to testify on July 20 as part of its investigation into the...
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...