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As EV Sales Grow, Battle Over U.S. Road Weight Limits Heats Up
Car haulers are pushing the Biden administration and lawmakers to increase truck weight limits on U.S.
FBI Says U.S. Murders Rose In 2021, But Data Is Incomplete
The number of murders reported in the United States rose last year, the FBI said on Wednesday, but it warned that a change in its data collection methods meant that its tally excluded the nation's two largest cities, New York and Los Angeles.
U.S. Inspections Of China Corporate Audits At 'Very Early Stage,' PwC Says
U.S. regulatory inspections of audits of Chinese companies listed in the United States have begun and it could be months before the conclusions are known, PwC Global Chairman Bob Moritz said.
12-year-old girl allegedly shoots father, self after making murder pact with friend
Both juvenile suspects planned to murder their family and pets, and then flee to Georgia.
U.S. Approves $675 Million More In Weapons For Ukraine As Defense Leaders Meet
U.S. President Joe Biden approved an additional $675 million weapons package for Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, as U.S.-allied ministers met to discuss how to give Kyiv long-term support in countering Russia's invasion.
Explainer-How America Casts And Counts Its Votes
Misinformation online and false claims of election fraud by former President Donald Trump and his allies have sharply eroded public trust in the integrity of U.S.
US Top Diplomat Blinken Visits Ukraine, To Announce New Military Financing - Officials
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Ukraine on Thursday and will announce $2 billion in new foreign military financing to Ukraine and 18 other countries at risk of future Russian aggression, State Department officials said.
Samsung CEO Seeks 'Common Denominator' In Sino-U.S. Chip War
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is seeking a "common denominator" as it navigates restrictions on U.S.
Gov't Funding, Gay Marriage In Focus As U.S. Congress Returns From Break
The U.S. Congress needs to pass a stop-gap bill to keep the federal government funded and could also vote on protecting gay marriage rights during a brief Washington work period starting on Tuesday before Democrats and Republicans return to the campaign trail.
American Voters Deluged By Ads In Fight To Control Congress, Future Elections
Maria Jones used to enjoy watching television - until November's midterm elections invaded her living room.
Explainer-Proceed With Caution: How New U.S. Laws Could Trip Up Voters This November
U.S. states have enacted more than 30 new voting restrictions since 2020, from voter ID requirements to limits on mail-in voting, fueling tensions between Republicans and Democrats ahead of November's general election.
U.S. Commerce Aims To Seek Chips Funding Proposals By February
The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday it hopes by February to begin seeking applications for $39 billion in government semiconductor chips subsidies to build new facilities and expand existing U.S.
China Accuses US Of 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Cyberattacks
China accuses US of 'tens of thousands' of cyberattacks
Unpredictable Solomon Islands Fuels U.S. Concern As China's Influence Grows
Months after the Solomon Islands struck a security pact with China, its leader has repeatedly appeared to snub the United States, heightening Washington's concern but not deterring it from trying to keep the Pacific nation out of Beijing's orbit.
North Korea Says UN Human Rights Expert Is 'US Puppet'
North Korea says UN human rights expert is 'US puppet'
Analysis-New U.S. Rules On EV Subsidies Slam Hyundai, Kia's Dreams
After grabbing the No. 2 spot in the U.S. electric vehicle market with stylish, long-range models, Hyundai Motor and Kia are the automakers with the most to lose from new rules that halt subsidies for EVs made outside North America.
Oil Firms Seek U.S. Mediation To Defuse Iraq-Kurdistan Tensions
Oil firms operating in Kurdistan have asked the United States to help defuse an upsurge in tension between Iraq's central government and the semi-autonomous region, according to a letter seen by Reuters and three sources.
U.S. Labor Day Weekend Travel Volumes Seen Rebounding To Pre-pandemic Levels
The number of people traveling for the U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels and possibly set new records in some cases, according to several travel companies.
Afghan Taliban, A Year After U.S. Pullout, Seek World's Approval
Afghanistan's Taliban marked the first anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces on Wednesday by calling on the international community to "learn" from the experience and accept them as the legitimate government.
Residents Complain Of Noise, Danger As U.S. Troops Practice In S.Korea
South Korea and the United States have vowed to step up joint military training to deter North Korea, but for residents outside the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex and other training grounds, that means more noise and possibly more security fears.
US Life Expectancy Drops For 2nd Straight Year, Due To Covid
US life expectancy drops for 2nd straight year, due to Covid
Biden To Hold First Political Rally In Run-up To November Elections
President Joe Biden on Thursday will stage his first political rally in the final stretch to the November midterm congressional elections, looking to give Democrats a boost and prevent Republicans from taking control of Congress.
U.S. Student Loan Forgiveness Has Borrowers Hoping For Vacations, Medical School
Americans bearing heavy college debt loads welcomed U.S.
In A First, South Korean General Commands Joint Drills With U.S. Troops
For the first time a South Korean general is commanding annual joint drills with American forces, the U.S.
US Warns Of Sanctions Against Turkey Over Russia Ties
US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties
Drought uncovers dinosaur tracks in US park
Most of the recently revealed tracks were made by Acrocanthosaurus, which weighed nearly seven tons (6,350 kilograms) as an adult and stood 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall.
Defense Opens Case In Sentencing Phase For Parkland School Shooter
Attorneys for Nikolas Cruz on Monday will begin making their case that the man who killed 17 people and wounded 17 others in a 2018 mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, should not be given the death penalty.
U.S., Mexico end labor probe at Stellantis Mexico plant under trade pact
The U.S. and Mexican governments have resolved a labor dispute at a Mexican unit of Stellantis, officials said on Tuesday, marking the latest blow by a recent trade pact against entrenched unions seen as cozy with management.
Factbox-Three Key Races In Wyoming, Alaska Midterm Election Primaries
Voters in Wyoming and Alaska will pick candidates for the U.S.
U.S. Western States Deadlocked On Cutting Colorado River Use
Seven U.S. Western states that share Colorado River water are poised to miss a federal deadline for drastic consumption cuts amid a megadrought.