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Goldman Sachs orders US staff to report Covid-19 vaccine status
The Goldman requirement is the latest adjustment by a big company as more of the United States reopens with vaccinations becoming widespread.
G7 to provide 1 billion Covid vaccine doses to the world: UK
Over 100 million people in the 27-nation European Union, or 22.6 percent of its population, have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19
UK skirts 'special relationship' talk for Biden meet
The relationship -- special or otherwise -- is back on a more even keel after Biden succeeded Donald Trump in January
Trump pulls own blog from internet
Now in place of his blog page, a form appears allowing sign-ups for alerts from the ex-president.
As virus rages globally, US to vaccinate low-risk teens
In the United States, under-18s have accounted for 277 deaths in total
Biden to allow up to 62,500 refugees into US after criticism
Last month, the White House said it needed more time to "rebuild" the post-Trump refugee program and would therefore keep the cap at 15,000 for the year.
Biden's proposed paid leave plan gives $4,000, 12 weeks off, but who pays for it?
Beyond the paid leave policy for workers, Biden is asking Congress to pass a bill that would allow employers to give workers seven paid sick days a year.
'Premature' easing of Covid curbs boosts US cases, Fauci says
The United States has suffered the highest reported absolute toll at just over 549,000 deaths since the pandemic started
Biden calls for assault weapon ban after Colorado shooting
The NRA tweeted a copy of the Second Amendment on the right to bear arms after the Colorado shooting.
Colorado mass shooting: Male suspect, 21, charged with murder
The suspect was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with officers following the attack on Monday afternoon.
Suspect charged with eight murders in Atlanta shootings
Police said suspect Robert Aaron Long has denied a racist motive to Tuesday's attacks.
At least seven dead in US spa shootings
CNN said the Cherokee County sheriff's department was searching for a suspect caught on video surveillance, and had appealed for witnesses.
Biden's immigration policy takes heat as migrant levels soar
In February, the US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) arrested about 100,000 people at the southern border.
Biden signs huge stimulus bill ahead of coronavirus speech
With vaccines starting to make a real impact and production soaring, the mood is shifting in the United States, with the stimulus bill poised to push the US economy into a sustained rebound.
US says Russia poisoned Navalny, imposes sanctions
Officials said that the United States would impose sanctions on "seven senior members of the Russian government"
Trump airs grievances, teases 2024 run in post-presidential speech
On future direction for the party, support for Trumpism was rock solid, with 95 percent of respondents wanting to continue Trump's policies and agenda.
New hope in Covid crisis as US approves third vaccine
The World Health Organization this week urged governments to prioritize understanding the long-term effects of infections.
Biden, Trudeau renew strained US-Canadian ties
Biden and Trudeau said they addressed several mutual priorities, including climate change and revving up the North American economy.
Why the US has the highest Covid-19 death toll
According to the Johns Hopkins University tally, another 1,297 virus-related deaths were reported on Monday in the United States.
US in mourning over 500,000 Covid deaths, UK sees hope
Countries like the United States have contributed money for procurement to supply poor countries, but the WHO said funds are useless if no vaccines are available.
US nears 500,000 Covid deaths
The freezing weather and snow storms that hit the United States for over a week have slowed the nation's vaccine efforts, with some six million doses delayed.
Biden begins dismantling Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy
Migrants in Mexico hoping to reach the US welcomed the policy change in Washington.
US stocks hit records as Tesla investment boosts bitcoin
All three major US stock indices streaked to fresh records, extending last week's rally on optimism that additional US fiscal stimulus is coming soon, along with an expected economic recovery.
Biden vows to 'act fast' on US stimulus amid weak January hiring
Biden's efforts received a big endorsement, when IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva offered her support for the plan, and rejected the notion it was excessive.
WHO calls for bigger vaccine rollout as US nears 'breaking point'
Europe is still the worst-affected region, with more than 760,000 deaths.
US extends new START nuclear treaty with Russia as rifts rise
The Russian foreign ministry welcomed the extension of New START and said it hoped Biden was turning the page on the "destructive US policy" of ending arms control measures.
Nineteen charred bodies found near Mexico-US border
Autopsies are underway, but identification of the corpses will be complicated due to their condition, a source from the prosecutor's office said.
Wuhan marks a year since Covid lockdown as Brazil faces protests
In the world's worst-hit country, US President Joe Biden warned America's death toll could pass 600,000.
Boris Johnson, Joe Biden discuss 'deepening alliance': PM's office
Johnson also praised Biden for joining the Covax initiative, a global pool of coronavirus vaccine doses for poorer nations.
UK virus variant sweeps world as Biden warns worse is to come
The United States has already suffered more than 400,000 deaths -- almost one fifth of the global toll -- since the epidemic took hold early last year.