Polar vortex freezes US Midwest with snow, dangerously cold air
As much as two feet (60 cm) of snow was forecast in Wisconsin, and six inches (15 cm) in Illinois.
Jan 30, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Senate, House lawmakers to reintroduce resolution to end US role in Yemen war
Yemen has been gripped by a civil war with the government headed by Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi fighting the rebel Houthi movement.
Jan 30, 2019, 11:45 AM IST
India's strategic importance is integral, says top US senator
During the meeting, the senators discussed how to further strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
Jan 30, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
USA slams China over Wang Quanzhang's sentencing
Wang Quanzhang was one of the scores of individuals arrested by China as part of a national crackdown in 2015 on political and religious dissent.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:37 AM IST
Trump accepts Pelosi's invite for State of the Union on February 5
The 35-day partial shutdown ended on January 25 with Trump agreeing to temporarily reopen the government without any money for his wall.
Jan 29, 2019, 13:08 PM IST
US sanctions Venezuelan state oil firm, escalating pressure on Maduro
Despite a sharp decline in oil exports due largely to mismanagement of the industry and the economic crisis Venezuela remains the fourth-biggest vendor of oil to the United States, supplying some 500,000 barrels per day.
Jan 29, 2019, 10:30 AM IST
US sees contours of peace accord with Taliban to end war in Afghanistan
US forces in 2001 toppled the country`s hardline Islamic leaders for harboring the al Qaeda militants responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks that killed about 3,000 people.
Jan 29, 2019, 10:02 AM IST
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to testify at closed US House hearing next week
Michael Cohen, who is set to go to prison in March after pleading guilty to crimes including campaign finance violations during Trump`s 2016 election campaign.
Jan 29, 2019, 09:49 AM IST
United States Midwest braces for record-breaking cold blast
The "coldest air mass in years" will hit the region on Tuesday with extreme cold lasting through Friday, the weather service said.
Jan 28, 2019, 13:37 PM IST
US removes Russian aluminium firm from sanctions list
The sanctions on the companies were never fully implemented, as the US repeatedly issued licenses allowing certain business activity while the two sides tried to work out a deal.
Jan 28, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
Tulsi Gabbard to hold campaign launch rally on Feb 2
The 37-year-old four-term Democratic congresswoman announced her presidential bid earlier this month.
Jan 26, 2019, 13:49 PM IST
US appoints Elliott Abrams to lead efforts in Venezuela
Countries like Russia have shown support for Maduro, while slamming the US for its interference in Venezuela.
Jan 26, 2019, 10:17 AM IST
Sikhs in US to donate funds, food to unpaid federal workers
Transportation Security Administration workers are one of the lowest paid employees and have been working without pay since the shutdown began on December 22.
Jan 25, 2019, 17:54 PM IST
NATO-Russia meeting fails to break deadlock over Russian missile
Washington, backed by its NATO allies, accuses Moscow of developing a new Russian missile, the Novator 9M729/SSC-8, that violates the Cold War-era INF pact.
Jan 25, 2019, 17:35 PM IST
Kidney research sheds light on harms of certain drugs
This is commonly used as a psychiatric medication and for conditions including bipolar disease.
Jan 25, 2019, 15:36 PM IST
Tattoos linked with mental health issues in individuals
People who had tattoos were more likely to be smokers, to have spent time in jail, and to have a higher number of sex partners.
Jan 25, 2019, 13:48 PM IST
Trump delays State of the Union Address until shutdown ends
The House has passed several similar bills but Trump has rejected legislation that does not include the wall funding.
Jan 24, 2019, 11:58 AM IST
US facing increasingly complex, uncertain world: Daniel Coats
Daniel Coats said, America need's to become more agile in how it employs its staff internally, and bring new talent onboard.
Jan 23, 2019, 10:29 AM IST
Troop talks plight as US demands 'incoherent' funding increase: South Korea
The US military has warned Korean workers on its bases they might be put on leave from mid-April if no deal is reached.
Jan 22, 2019, 16:16 PM IST
North Korea envoy in US for talks with Pompeo, likely to meet Trump too
The North Korean visit could yield an announcement of plans for another summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Jan 18, 2019, 10:42 AM IST
