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New Yorker convicted of importing illegal controlled substances from India
June 28, 2022 11:48 IST
Ezhil Sezhian Kamaldoss, from Queens in New York, faces up to 50 years of imprisonment.
Who is Dr Arati Prabhakar, the Indian-American nominated as Biden’s Science Advisor?
June 22, 2022 12:57 IST
Dr Arati Prabhakar, who is yet to receive confirmation for her position in OSTP, will be replacing Eric Lander who resigned in February on grounds of creating an ill-disposed environment in the workplace.
Church shooting survivor: Gunman ‘disengaged,’ sat alone
June 20, 2022 15:20 IST
The suspected gunman had previously attended church services and a few church gatherings for people of the Baby Boomer generation and older, but didn't seem to interact much with others, a woman who witnessed the shooting said.
US wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away
June 8, 2022 13:38 IST
In Fiji, the nation's Supreme Court lifted a stay order which had prevented the U.S. from seizing the superyacht Amadea.
New York: Governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle
June 7, 2022 11:08 IST
New York's Legislature passed the bills last week, pushing the changes through after a pair of mass shootings involving 18-year-old gunmen using semiautomatic rifles.
Nine dead in three mass shootings across United States
June 6, 2022 12:44 IST
No suspects were reported in custody as of Sunday evening in any of the shootings.
US naval officer in Japan faces prison over deadly crash
June 6, 2022 10:36 IST
The case is playing out against the backdrop of long-standing concerns by Japan about bad behaviour, however sporadic, by the tens of thousands of U.S. service members in the country and a sense that they are afforded preferential treatment.
US to seek new UN sanctions if North Korea holds nuke test
June 1, 2022 14:13 IST
The United States has decided to impose additional sanctions on North Korea if it conducts a new nuclear test explosion.
Ex-Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says Trump trying to divide AmericaSubscriber Only
June 4, 2020 11:20 IST
Former US defence secretary Jim Mattis has accused President Donald Trump of seeking to divide the country. Mattis had in the past said it would be inappropriate for him to condemn a sitting president.
Trump questions render Trudeau speechless for 21 seconds
June 3, 2020 14:03 IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who is usually quick to answer, paused and struggled to come up with the right words when asked about Trump calling for military action against protesters and the use of tear gas for a photo opportunity.
Experimental COVID-19 test detects coronavirus in 10 minutes: Study
May 30, 2020 18:23 IST
According to the scientists, the test uses a highly specific molecule attached to gold nanoparticles to detect a particular protein that is part of the genetic sequence unique to the novel coronavirus. When this biosensor binds to the gene sequence, the study said the gold nanoparticles respond by turning the liquid reagent from purple to blue.
Biden speaks of racial ‘open wound,’ contrasting with Trump
May 30, 2020 15:48 IST
As the country endures another spasm of racial unrest, the central premise of Biden's campaign is being tested. Biden is responding by positioning himself as an empathetic counter to Trump, who often struggles to convey emotion or connect on a personal level during moments of crisis.
Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action
May 29, 2020 20:30 IST
Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.
Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 ft: Study
May 27, 2020 20:51 IST
The researchers warned that the current pandemic may not stop in the summer of the northern hemisphere without proper intervention since there is an increasing chance of aerosol transmission in these parts of the world. The study noted that in hot and dry weather, respiratory droplets more easily evaporate into aerosol particles capable of long-range transmission.
Congress weighs choice: ‘Go big’ on virus aid or hit ‘pause’
May 26, 2020 15:25 IST
As negotiations develop on Capitol Hill, the coronavirus response offers Congress an opportunity to shape the country's post-pandemic future but also carries the risk of repeating mistakes of past crises, including the 2008-09 recession, that history does not easily forget.
Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ calls on them to reopen
May 23, 2020 16:30 IST
Following Trump's announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for communities of faith on how to safely reopen, including recommendations to limit the size of gatherings and consider holding services outdoors or in large, well-ventilated areas.
Biden says he doesn’t see a V-shaped recovery for U.S. economySubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 20:59 IST
“The vast majority of American people suffering right now, they don’t measure their public health, their physical security and their economy stability based on the market,” he said.
Biden accuser’s life marred by abuse and financial hardship
May 22, 2020 17:59 IST
The accusation made against Joe Biden publicly for the first time in March, has revived difficult questions about how to evaluate allegations of assault in the era of #MeToo. It also has drawn intense scrutiny to the woman's life story.
Coronavirus vaccine from Moderna shows early signs of viral immune responseSubscriber Only
May 19, 2020 07:21 IST
Moderna shares surged as much as 30% in New York, hitting an all-time intraday high of $87. Broader markets rose as well, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.1% as the confident tone on vaccine candidates from Moderna, the University of Oxford and China added to confidence that scientists have the tools to stop the virus.
Internal US document projects 3,000 deaths per day by June 1
May 5, 2020 17:24 IST
By Monday, more than 1.2 million Americans tested positive for the COVID-19 and the total number of fatalities increased to more than 69,000.
Biden pressed to choose a black woman as his running mate
May 5, 2020 16:45 IST
Black voters and leaders argue that Biden's success "and that of the Democratic Party as a whole" depends on black people turning out to vote in November. They want a tangible return for their loyalty, not just a thank you for showing up on Election Day.
Trump hopes COVID deaths will be below 100,000
May 2, 2020 19:01 IST
Trump's predictions of the expected U.S. death toll have changed over time, and he repeatedly has used high estimates to make the case that his administration's actions, especially his decision to restrict travel from China, have saved lives.
US commits over $775 million to help other countries fight COVID-19: US State Dept
May 2, 2020 17:43 IST
According to a fact sheet released by the US State Department on Friday, the over USD 775 million assistance is specifically aimed at helping governments, international organisations, and NGOs to fight the pandemic.
Wall Street pulls back as dismal economic data piles higher
April 30, 2020 22:21 IST
Stocks are pulling back on Wall Street as more grim news piles up about the economic damage caused the coronavirus outbreak.
Over 200,000 H-1B workers could lose legal status by JuneSubscriber Only
April 29, 2020 20:37 IST
H-1B visas are tied to a specific location and employer who commits to paying the recipient a minimum salary. Furloughing recipients, reducing their wages, and in some cases allowing them to work from home violates visa requirements.
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