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United States: news

US election: Trump tells Georgia election official to 'find' votes to overturn Biden win

Sunday, January 3rd 2021, 21:23
related countries: Georgia
related places: Trump

The US president pressures Brad Raffensperger in an audio recording released by the Washington Post.
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Biden election: Mike Pence 'welcomes' senators' bid to derail result

Sunday, January 3rd 2021, 18:22

The US vice-president appears to endorse a last-ditch effort to refuse to certify Joe Biden's victory.
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Ryan Garcia stops Luke Campbell after surviving knockdown in Dallas

Sunday, January 3rd 2021, 1:19
related countries: Mexico, United Kingdom
related places: Dallas, Texas

Mexican-American Ryan Garcia gets up from the canvas to stop Britain's Luke Campbell with a body shot in Dallas, Texas.
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Veteran US broadcaster Larry King 'in hospital with Covid'

Sunday, January 3rd 2021, 1:12
related places: Los Angeles

The 87-year-old reporter has been in a Los Angeles hospital for over a week, US media report.
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US election: Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected

Saturday, January 2nd 2021, 9:55
related places: Pence, White House

A last-ditch attempt to overturn the result is overturned, days before the White House changes hands.
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Lisa Montgomery: Only woman on US federal death row to face execution

Saturday, January 2nd 2021, 4:42

A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers.
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US Congress overrides Trump veto for first time

Friday, January 1st 2021, 21:20
related places: Trump

It is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves.
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First Minneapolis police death since George Floyd captured on bodycam

Friday, January 1st 2021, 17:12
related places: May

Footage is released of the first police-involved death in the US city since George Floyd's in May.
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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

Friday, January 1st 2021, 0:11
related places: President

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.
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Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

Thursday, December 31st 2020, 1:33
related countries: Venezuela

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars.
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Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic

Wednesday, December 30th 2020, 11:13

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users.
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Jonathan Pollard: Israel spy greeted by Netanyahu after flying to Tel Aviv

Wednesday, December 30th 2020, 11:01
related countries: Israel
related places: Tel Aviv

The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM.
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Luke Letlow: Newly elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

Wednesday, December 30th 2020, 5:22
related places: Sunday, Louisiana

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday.
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Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

Wednesday, December 30th 2020, 2:58

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.
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Covid-19: US reports first known case of highly-infectious variant

Wednesday, December 30th 2020, 1:27
related places: Trump

The discovery in Colorado comes as US president-elect Joe Biden calls for vaccinations to be ramped up.
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Breonna Taylor statue smashed in California weeks after installation

Tuesday, December 29th 2020, 11:07
related places: California

The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze.
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Biden accuses US defence department of obstruction on transition

Tuesday, December 29th 2020, 9:50
related places: Trump

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.
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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

Tuesday, December 29th 2020, 2:34
related places: Senate

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.
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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Tuesday, December 29th 2020, 0:02

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.
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Biden on Trump administration 'irresponsibility'

Monday, December 28th 2020, 22:27
related places: Trump

The US president-elect says agencies critical to US security have suffered "enormous damage" under Trump.
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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

Monday, December 28th 2020, 8:03

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™
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Covid: Trump fails to sign economic relief bill into law

Monday, December 28th 2020, 0:45
related places: Trump

Millions of Americans temporarily lose unemployment benefits after the deadline for signing passes.
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US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

Sunday, December 27th 2020, 16:28

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper.
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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Sunday, December 27th 2020, 0:00

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.
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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

Saturday, December 26th 2020, 19:30
related countries: China, United Kingdom
related places: Asia

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.
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737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

Saturday, December 26th 2020, 10:12
related countries: Canada

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada.
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US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

Saturday, December 26th 2020, 0:02
related places: Major, Champ, White House

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.
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Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission

Friday, December 25th 2020, 14:13
related countries: Antarctica, Aruba, Australia

Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner.
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Black US doctor dies of Covid alleging racist hospital care

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 20:49

The 52-year-old doctor wrote in a post from her hospital bed that she had to "beg" for treatment.
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Covid: US parties wrangle in Congress after Trump shuns stimulus bill

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 19:20
related places: Congress, Trump

The president wants changes to the federal spending bill, but Congress cannot agree on which ones.
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US election 2020: FBI links Iran to websites targeting poll officials

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 18:18
related countries: Iran

The websites contained death threats and contact details of 38 US officials and election workers.
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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 9:48

The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year.
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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 4:31

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US.
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UN criticises Trump's pardons for Blackwater guards jailed over Iraq killings

Wednesday, December 23rd 2020, 17:59
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad, Blackwater, Trump

Four American contractors were jailed over the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad in 2007.
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US sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis

Wednesday, December 23rd 2020, 3:01

In a lawsuit, the US government says the major retailer "knowingly" violated prescription rules.
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US election 2020: Fox News, Newsmax walk back voter fraud claims after legal threat

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 20:57

Fox News and Newsmax distance themselves from voting machine fraud claims following legal threats.
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Covid: Fauci hopes receiving vaccine will encourage others

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 17:03

The top US infectious diseases official spoke to the BBC ahead of his first shot of vaccine.
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Paul Whelan: Grim life of US 'spy' in Russian labour camp

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 7:20
related countries: Russia

Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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Covid: US Congress passes long-awaited deal for coronavirus aid

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 6:10

The $900bn package comes as millions have been left jobless or in poverty because of the pandemic.
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West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 3:09

Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say.
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Lockerbie bombing: Alleged bomb-maker charged on 32nd anniversary of attack

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 0:54

The US attorney general announces charges for the alleged bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster.
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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 0:17

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?
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Covid: US President-elect Joe Biden gets vaccine live on TV

Monday, December 21st 2020, 23:56

The US president-elect says he wants to show Americans the vaccination is safe.
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Ariana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez

Monday, December 21st 2020, 9:12

The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year.
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US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

Sunday, December 20th 2020, 19:54
related countries: Russia

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.
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Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

Sunday, December 20th 2020, 2:12

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.
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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

Sunday, December 20th 2020, 0:01

Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.
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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

Saturday, December 19th 2020, 17:33
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

US secretary of state says Moscow "clearly" responsible but President Trump says it's "under control".
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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

Saturday, December 19th 2020, 6:15

US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.
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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

Saturday, December 19th 2020, 4:35

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.
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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

Saturday, December 19th 2020, 3:04
related countries: China

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.
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US judge says parents owe son over trashed porn collection

Friday, December 18th 2020, 21:35

The 42-year-old sued his parents, saying they threw away an "irreplaceable" collection worth $25,000.
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Covid: US Vice-President Mike Pence receives vaccine live on TV

Friday, December 18th 2020, 19:50
related places: Friday

"I didn't feel a thing," says Mr Pence after he receives his first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
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US fraternities busted for 'large-scale' drug ring

Friday, December 18th 2020, 17:42

For two years, the group allegedly received 90kg (200lbs) of cannabis and 2kg of cocaine a week.
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US cyber-attack: US energy department confirms it was hit by Sunburst hack

Friday, December 18th 2020, 15:25

The agency is responsible for managing nuclear weapons, but said their security was not affected.
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Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

Friday, December 18th 2020, 13:33

Mike Pence receives the coronavirus vaccine live and says he "didn't feel a thing".
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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

Friday, December 18th 2020, 4:32

Officials pledge to move quickly to approve the Moderna vaccine after it is endorsed by an expert panel.
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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

Friday, December 18th 2020, 1:01

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.
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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home

Friday, December 18th 2020, 0:09

In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.
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Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 23:09

Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands.
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US snowstorm: Record-breaking blizzard slams East Coast

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 21:28
related places: Colorado, Maine

Over three feet fell in parts of northern New York, with hundreds of car crashes reported across the region.
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US snowstorm: Plane skids after landing in icy conditions at Baltimore airport

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 20:26

No-one was injured when the Spirit Airlines flight veered off the taxiway while trying to make a turn.
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US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 20:24

Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech to call on people to "listen to each other, maybe even have a beer".
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Ayoub El-Khazzani: Gunman jailed for life over 2015 France train attack

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 18:09
related countries: France
related places: Paris

The plot to attack American passengers came weeks before the Paris attacks in which 130 people died.
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Afghanistan conflict: Top US general meets Taliban negotiators

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 13:24
related countries: Qatar
related places: Doha

General Mark Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, met negotiators in Doha, the military said.
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Lockerbie bombing: New suspect soon to be charged - US media

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 11:29
related places: New

The US will announce charges against a suspected bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster, US media report.
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Tina Fey: US comedian 'saved a man's life' by the Hudson River

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 10:07

The US comedy actor and writer was apparently in the right place at the right time for one kayaker.
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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Thursday, December 17th 2020, 2:25

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.
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US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 21:03

Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.
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FBI accuses man of al-Shabab-led '9/11-style' plot

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 18:53
related countries: Kenya, Philippines

A Kenyan man allegedly got a pilot's license in the Philippines in order to crash a plane in the US.
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Pete Buttigieg: 'Eyes of history' on LGBT appointment to Biden cabinet

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 18:40

Pete Buttigieg is the first openly LGBT cabinet member to be sent for confirmation by the US Senate.
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US labels Switzerland a currency manipulator

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 18:31
related countries: Switzerland

Swiss officials rejected the finding, which came out of a period of pandemic-related turmoil in financial markets.
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Fauci: 300,000 US Covid deaths makes vaccine rollout 'bittersweet'

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 16:30

Dr Anthony Fauci says there is still "a ways to go" and people must abide by public health measures.
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Mitch McConnell: Top Trump ally breaks silence to congratulate Biden

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 0:56

Weeks after the election, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulates the president-elect.
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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

Wednesday, December 16th 2020, 0:09
related places: Sunburst

The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.
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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul faces sex trafficking charges

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 22:35
related countries: Canada

US authorities are seeking his extradition from Canada on charges including sex trafficking.
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US election: Mitch McConnell congratulates Biden, White House talks 'ongoing litigation'

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 21:45

Mitch McConnell congratulates Joe Biden, while Trump's press secretary refers to "ongoing litigation".
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Moderna vaccine safe and effective, say US experts

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 18:24

The analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days.
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US election: Putin congratulates Biden after electoral college win

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 15:29
related countries: Russia

The Russian leader says he is "ready for collaboration" after the US result is confirmed.
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SolarWinds Orion: More US government agencies hacked

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 13:10

The list of known victims is growing, as SolarWinds says about 18,000 customers may be affected.
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Lizzo sparks body debate with 10-day smoothie diet

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 12:05

The US singer, known for promoting body positivity for "big girls", has showcased her weight loss.
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William Barr: US attorney general to leave post by Christmas

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 11:31
related places: Christmas

President Trump announces the departure of William Barr, who rejected his election fraud claims.
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Joe Biden says 'time to turn the page' after victory confirmed

Tuesday, December 15th 2020, 9:11
related places: Democrat

The US president-elect also condemns Donald Trump's "refusal to accept the will of the people".
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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

Monday, December 14th 2020, 23:30

A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.
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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Monday, December 14th 2020, 22:06

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.
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US imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russia weapons

Monday, December 14th 2020, 21:42
related countries: Russia, Turkey

Turkey's acquisition of a Russian-made missile defence system has angered other Nato allies.
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Covid-19: First vaccine given in US as roll-out begins

Monday, December 14th 2020, 21:30

The largest vaccination drive in US history has begun as the nation's death toll surpasses 300,000.
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US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber-attack

Monday, December 14th 2020, 11:08
related places: All

All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by "malicious actors".
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Sudan's listing as sponsor of terrorism ended by US

Monday, December 14th 2020, 11:04
related countries: Israel, Sudan

Sudan has agreed to pay $335m to US victims of terror and has normalised relations with Israel.
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Cleveland Indians baseball team to change name: US media

Monday, December 14th 2020, 10:56

President Donald Trump tweets "cancel culture at work!" after reports of the move emerge.
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Covid-19: Trump rejects plan for early vaccines at White House

Monday, December 14th 2020, 10:54
related places: Top

The US president asks for an "adjustment" to plans to vaccinate senior officials in the coming days.
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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

Monday, December 14th 2020, 8:25

The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.
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US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

Monday, December 14th 2020, 0:05
related places: Jay, Peter, Monday

Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.
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Coronavirus: US starts huge vaccine delivery operation

Sunday, December 13th 2020, 19:47

The US has started distributing the vaccine to hundreds of locations across the country.
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US election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities

Sunday, December 13th 2020, 16:25
related places: Stop

"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat.
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Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes

Sunday, December 13th 2020, 0:33
related places: America, Hollywood

This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America.
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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

Sunday, December 13th 2020, 0:30
related places: Monday

Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they?
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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

Sunday, December 13th 2020, 0:10

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record - was it due to global warming?
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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

Sunday, December 13th 2020, 0:09
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Duty

Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.
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US Covid vaccination: 'The mission begins'

Saturday, December 12th 2020, 22:14

Gen Gustave Perna says he is confident of the safe distribution of the "precious commodity" across the US.
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