Trump vetoes annual defense bill despite passage in Congress by veto-proof majority
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, despite the bill's passage in Congress by a veto-proof majority.
Why US media creates fuss over alleged Russian, Chinese cyberattacks despite lack of evidence
The timing of the media campaign over the alleged hacking is triggering justified concerns, as well as the lack of any evidence in the public domain to back the assumption, say international observers, adding that it's unwise to pin the whole blame on Russia and China while the US has lots of enemies, foreign and domestic.
Trump vetoes annual defense bill despite passage in Congress by veto-proof majority
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, despite the bill's passage in Congress by a veto-proof majority.
Winter slams US outdoor businesses in virus-hit cities
Patios, marquees, plastic bubbles - makeshift outdoor spaces have become new staples for businesses across the US, after city and state governments put limits on how many people could gather indoors to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Rio mayor arrested in corruption probe, 9 days before end of term
Rio de Janeiro mayor Marcelo Crivella was arrested on Tuesday as part of a corruption investigation just nine days before the end of his term in office.
Trump rejects COVID-19 relief bill
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a massive COVID-19 economic relief package passed by Congress, branding it "a disgrace" in an act of political brinkmanship less than a month before he must leave office and when millions of Americans are suffering fallout from the pandemic.
Brazil's Sao Paulo tightens lockdown to curb Christmas, New Year revelry
Essential services, such as public transit, supermarkets, pharmacies and bakeries will operate, but with severely limited hours.
NYS laboratory starts research of COVID-19 variant discovered in UK
The Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has begun aggressive research of the new, highly contagious COVID-19 strain that has been discovered in the United Kingdom, said an official release issued by the New York State government on Tuesday.
Big Tech firms stealthily seek influence in Biden-Harris administration
Silicon Valley is working behind the scenes to secure senior roles for tech allies in lesser-known but still vital parts of president-elect Joe Biden's administration, even as the pushback against Big Tech from progressive groups and regulators grows.
US loses one life every 33 seconds to COVID-19 in deadliest week
In the US last week, someone died from COVID-19 every 33 seconds.
US Congress passes relief package
US lawmakers on Monday approved a $900 billion relief package for the world's biggest economy that will provide a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
US House passes 900-bln-USD COVID-19 relief package
US House of Representatives passed a 900-billion-USD COVID-19 relief package late Monday, sending the bill to the Senate.
Colombia to launch COVID-19 mass vaccination in February
Colombia plans to launch a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus in February, President Ivan Duque said on Monday.
Biden receives first dose of coronavirus vaccine
US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine during a televised event in his home state of Delaware.
US Houston mayor asks people to get COVID-19 test before Christmas
Mayor of the US city of Houston Sylvester Turner on Monday urged people to get a COVID-19 test before Christmas as the city's positivity rate continues to rise.
US COVID-19 cases surpass 18 mln -- Johns Hopkins University
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpassed 18 million on Monday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
US lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package
US lawmakers agreed on a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package for millions of Americans on Sunday, in a deal that follows months of wrangling and comes as the nation battles the world's largest coronavirus outbreak.
Debate over pulling fuses widens regulatory cracks on 737 MAX
Boeing's 737 MAX is set to return to the skies in Canada with a local twist in the cockpit, after Ottawa became the last major Western regulator to lift a 20-month safety ban.