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Texas man kills parents, four others in trail of violence from San Antonio to Austin
Shane James, 34, of San Antonio, has a history of mental health problems and a prior arrest on charges of assaulting family members, authorities said.
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under US Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Kissinger after he left government was dogged by critics who argued that he should be called to account for his policies on Southeast Asia and support of repressive regimes in Latin America.
Eight including many Hondurans dead in US car crash as police chased migrant smuggler
Police said the driver of a white Honda was transporting five undocumented migrants and fleeing sheriffs on a road when he passed a truck and collided with another car, killing the couple inside.
Ken Mattingly, astronaut who helped Apollo 13 crew return safely home, dies at age 87
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II “was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his shining personality will ensure he is remembered throughout history,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.
Trump promises to revive Muslim ban, gets slammed by White House
In 2017, at the start of Trump's presidency, he imposed sweeping restrictions on the entry of travellers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and, initially, Iraq and Sudan.
US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
The U.S., including the Pentagon, has repeatedly said any strike response by America would be directly tied to the attacks on the troops, and not connected to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Fearful Maine residents stay home amid massive search for suspect in killing of 18 people
Several homes were being searched and every lead pursued in the hunt for Card, a 40-year-old with firearms instructor training.
Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to block a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
Momentum toward a landmark US-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, guardian of Islam's two holiest sites, was shattered by the October 7 attack by Hamas
Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador’s presidential runoff election
Violence erupted in Ecuador three years ago with a rise in criminal activity linked to cocaine trafficking. In August, presidential candidate and anti-corruption crusader Villavicencio was killed.
Biden confirms Americans among hostages captured in Israel, condemns ‘sheer evil’ of…
“Let me say again to any country, any organization, anyone thinking of taking advantage of the situation,” Biden said. “I have one word: Don’t."
Biden administration to build more US-Mexico border wall
The new section of wall will be built in the "high illegal entry" Rio Grande Valley Sector of the US-Mexico border where there have been more than 245,000 illegal entrants this fiscal year.
US Elections 2024: Trump’s GOP rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail
Trump is holding fewer, bigger events to demonstrate his organization and grip on GOP voters, while his rivals attend the traditional candidate forums and meet-and-greets to cut into his lead.
MEA Jaishankar: Threat to diplomats in Canada a major factor in stopping visa services
"We don’t think freedom of speech extends to incitement of violence. This is misuse of freedom," Jaishankar said.
Trump argues First Amendment protects him from ‘insurrection’ cases aimed at keeping him…
Trump also will argue that the clause doesn't apply to him because “the Fourteenth Amendment applies to one who ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion,’ not one who only ‘instigated’ any action,”.
PM Modi invites US President Biden to India’s 2024 Republic Day celebrations
US Ambassador to India said the invitation had been extended during the bilateral meeting between both leaders on the sidelines of the recently concluded G20 Summit.
US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges
Hunter Biden was charged with two counts of making false statements, for claiming on forms that he was not using drugs illegally at the time he bought a revolver.
Prez Biden assures Modi of his support for reformed UNSC with India as Permanent Member
"Happy to have welcomed Prez Joe Biden at Lok Kalyan Marg. Our meeting was very productive...The friendship between our nations will continue to play a great role in furthering global good," said PM Modi.
Prez Biden, PM Modi aim to further tighten US-India relations amid shared concerns about China
There have been more than a dozen in-person or virtual engagements between the leaders since 2021 as both have looked to tighten the US-India partnership amid shared major concerns.
Nikki Haley only aspirant who can defeat President Biden, says poll
The race is currently being led by former president Donald Trump who is far ahead of others.
Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total request to $16 billion
The Biden administration had initially requested $12 billion in extra funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.