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Russian troops 'poised to strike' Ukraine: US defence chief
The current security tensions in the region have rattled the formerly Soviet-ruled Baltic states, which all have borders with Russia.
US governors, Canadian premiers call for end to vaccine mandate
The trucker movement at its peak included blockades of a half dozen border crossings
7-year-old girl falls 40 feet from gondola ride at Florida State Fair
The ride was shut down after fair-goers saw the girl plunge down to the ground.
US, allies ready to retaliate for Russian cyberattacks, say officials
One European diplomat said cyberattacks were a longstanding component of Russian strategy
Middle school students caught on camera chasing, beating coach
The assault left the teacher recovering from a broken arm.
'Unite and fight': Ukrainians march in face of Russia threat
Washington has warned that war could break out any day.
Ukraine crisis overshadows Blinken bridgebuilding trip to Asia
Blinken spent much of his travel time liaising with allies and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on the crisis.
NATO seeks new chief and women top candidates' list
After Brexit a British leader might not be welcomed by some EU capitals.
US seizes $3.6 bn of stolen Bitcoin in record haul
The funds were used to buy items such as gold or digital NFTs (non-fungible tokens), according to US officials
Ukraine plays down Russian invasion fears as US sounds alarm
Kyiv -- backed up by some European allies -- has consistently sought to play down fears of an imminent attack.
Pharma giants to pay $590 mn to US Native Americans over opioids
Every tribe recognized by the US government, 574 in all, will be able to participate in the agreement, even if they have not filed lawsuits.
Stray bullets kill bystanders as US shootings soar
Firearms sales set a record in 2020 with nearly 23 million sold followed by nearly 20 million sales in 2021
Higher prices, fewer Covid-19 closures lift McDonald's profits
The company also saw strong sales growth in several countries outside its home market, including France, Britain, Italy and Germany.
Ukraine crisis reveals growing Republican rift on Russia
Republicans have been breaking with conservative orthodoxy to complain loudly that the United States should have no role in the crisis.
Pfizer-BioNTech begin Omicron vaccine trial
The trial is taking place across the United States and South Africa, and the first participant was dosed in North Carolina.
Dozens of people missing after boat capsizes off Florida: US Coast Guard
On Friday, 32 people were rescued after a boat capsized some five miles west of Bimini in another suspected human smuggling attempt
US reports nearly 2 mn migrant apprehensions at southern border in 2021
The Republican Party quickly accused Democratic President Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris of having created a "historic humanitarian crisis."
US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv
The State Department already advises against all travel to Ukraine because of the possibility of a Russian invasion.
US airlines warn of 'calamity' if 5G deployed near airports
The FAA released a brief statement Monday apparently seeking to allay concerns about the 5G rollout's impact on aviation
Ransomware attack locks down US prison
There was no information about who was behind the cyberattack, or what their demands were.
Global growth could slow sharply due to Omicron: World Bank
The world's biggest economic powers, the United States and China, have not been spared from the economic impact of Omicron.
US on 'threshold' of living with coronavirus: Fauci
Those up to date with their vaccines remain well protected against severe outcomes, but vaccine efficacy against infection has fallen.
Toyota overtakes GM to lead US auto sales for 2021
GM has held the crown as the number-one company in US auto sales since 1931
US authorizes Pfizer booster for kids as young as 12
The United States is currently averaging about 400,000 new Covid cases each day
US airport chaos as more than 2,700 flights cancelled
In addition, 5,993 domestic flights were delayed on Saturday, out of a total of 11.043 worldwide for the day.
Americans told to avoid cruise travel, even if vaccinated
On Thursday, Royal Caribbean modified or cancelled 16 destinations out of 331 due to the uptick in Covid cases.
Samsung in talks to buy Biogen for $42 bn: report
The company, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, had revenues of $13.4 billion last year
US monitoring Covid-hit holiday cruise ships
The Washington Post reported that several cruise liners were denied port at their scheduled destinations.
Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats
Despite hinting at conflict, Putin insisted Russia wanted to avoid "bloodshed"
Political paralysis, Covid surge: problems pile up for Biden
Biden is to deliver a speech on Covid on Tuesday and Psaki said he does not plan on "locking the country down"