Names of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates set to be released
A U.S. court is expected on Wednesday to start revealing the names of dozens of people with ties to deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could unveil new ...
Trump foes hope Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ ban will keep him off 2024 ballot
Maine on Thursday became the second U.S. state to bar Donald Trump from a Republican presidential primary ballot, part of a flurry of legal challenges to his eligibility to ...
Nikki Haley, asked about cause of U.S. Civil War, declines to mention slavery
Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley declined on Wednesday night to say that slavery was one of the main causes of the U.S. Civil War, an omission she corrected on ...
US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force
U.S. President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new maritime force, but a week ...
Biden says US air strikes in Iraq aimed to deter Iran, militants from attacks
The U.S. military’s air strikes on Monday in Iraq aimed to deter Iran and Iran-backed militia groups from conducting or supporting attacks on United States personnel and facilities, ...
Apple wins bid to pause Apple Watch ban at US appeals court
Apple scored a victory on Wednesday as a US appeals court paused a government commission’s import ban on some of its popular Apple smartwatches following a patent dispute with ...
US holiday retail sales grow 3.1 per cent, down from prior year, Mastercard says
“Consumers are still spending, but they’re still price conscious and want to stretch their budgets,” Sundaram said. He said the weeks between Cyber Monday and Super Saturday were a “...
Officer Grinch gives speeding drivers in Florida a choice: a fine or an onion
Officer “Grinch” was in a generous spirit in the days ahead of Christmas.
Colonel Lou Caputo of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office donned the Grinch costume and worked with ...
US reopens key rail crossings between Texas and Mexico
The United States on Friday reopened two rail crossings between Texas and Mexico, five days after their closure in response to increased migrant traffic cut off a key export route.
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Supreme Court rejects prosecutor’s request, won’t rule on Trump immunity yet
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to immediately decide former President Donald Trump’s claim that he cannot be prosecuted for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, allowing ...
US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order threatening penalties for financial institutions that help Russia circumvent sanctions, the White House said in a statement, as Washington ...
Russia: Diplomatic ties with US could break down over asset seizures
Russia may cut diplomatic ties with the United States if Washington confiscates Russian assets frozen over the Ukrainian war, the Interfax news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as ...
US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
The US Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major US airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices, the agency said Thursday as regulators step up oversight of ...
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
China, the world’s top processor of rare earths, banned the export of technology to extract and separate the critical materials on Thursday, the country’s latest step to protect ...
Biden, Mexico’s president agree more border enforcement needed
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart agreed during a call on Thursday that more enforcement at the border between their countries is needed, the White House said, ...
New York City Council passes ban on solitary confinement in jails
The New York City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the use of solitary confinement in city jails, with sponsors of the bill arguing that the practice is cruel and ...
Venezuela frees dozens, including Americans, in prisoner swap
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government is freeing at least 20 opposition-linked prisoners and 10 Americans in exchange for the U.S release of a Maduro ally, two senior U.S. officials ...
Landmark decision, Trump disqualified from primary ballot by Colorado Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump is disqualified from serving as U.S. president and cannot appear on the primary ballot in Colorado because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on ...
Multinational coalition forms to safeguard shipping amid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to try to safeguard commercial shipping against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi ...
US SEC says no to new crypto rules; Coinbase asks court to review
The US Securities and Exchange Commission last week denied a petition by Coinbase Global (COIN.O) seeking new rules from the agency for the digital asset sector, which the country’...
US defense secretary to push for ‘softer’ Israeli approach in Gaza
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Monday for talks expected to focus on Israel’s eventual end to high intensity war in Gaza and its transition ...
Biden, Turkey’s Erdogan discuss Gaza war, Sweden’s NATO bid
U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the war in Gaza and Sweden’s application to join the NATO alliance in a phone call late Thursday, ...
US CDC says there’s urgent need to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday issued an alert urging healthcare providers to increase immunization coverage for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Turkey’s Erdogan tells Biden U.S. has responsibility to secure Gaza ceasefire
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told President Joe Biden in a phone call that the United States has a historic responsibility to achieve a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza conflict as ...