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The United States of America is a federal republic that has the largest national economy in the world. It is situated almost entirely on the continent of North America.

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December 9, 2023

Europe and Americas fight to host 2027 Women's World Cup

December 8, 2023

US approves CRISPR gene-editing to treat sickle cell disease

December 8, 2023

Hunter Biden indicted on new federal tax evasion charges

December 8, 2023

Las Vegas shooting: Suspect identified as troubled academic

December 7, 2023

Las Vegas shootings: Police say 3 victims dead, plus gunman

December 5, 2023

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The iconic Hollywood sign is seen on its 100th birthday.

Hollywood sign turns 100

Hollywood sign turns 100

The anniversary was marked with a ceremony celebrating the aging icon, which once even came close to being torn down.
FilmDecember 9, 202301:50 min
US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood and British Ambassdor to the UN Barbara Woodward attend a United Nations Security Council meeting on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

The Security Council vote was 13 to 1, with Britain abstaining. The US said the resolution was "divorced from reality."
ConflictsDecember 9, 202301:51 min
President Joe Biden with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support

Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support

International attention has swung from the war in Ukraine to the conflict in the Middle East.
ConflictsDecember 7, 2023
A view of Joe Biden behind a lectern, speaking at the White House

Will US military support for Ukraine continue?

Will US military support for Ukraine continue?

Republicans in Congress are tying the issue to new funding for a wall at the Mexican border.
ConflictsDecember 6, 202301:44 min
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023. She is wearing a sequined and bejeweled bodysuit. Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP

Taylor Swift named Time person of the year

Taylor Swift named Time person of the year

Taylor Swift keeps breaking records, and has now been crowned by Time magazine. What's behind her global appeal?
MusicDecember 6, 2023
Actor Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein, an elderly man with white hair points a finger in the air, smoking a cigarette.

'Maestro' pays tribute to Leonard Bernstein

'Maestro' pays tribute to Leonard Bernstein

Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose sparked controversy, but his biopic is an authentic portrayal of Bernstein's charisma.
FilmDecember 6, 2023
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In the spotlight

An Israeli Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft flies through a blue sky

Global arms sales decline despite surge in wars, conflicts

Wars and crises sparked booming demand for arms, yet sales by the top 100 weapons companies fell in 2022, SIPRI reports.
BusinessDecember 4, 2023
Khalistan flags are seen outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey

What's next for US and India after alleged Sikh murder plot?

US and India have much to lose in a diplomatic row, even amid claims that link India to an alleged assassination plot.
ConflictsNovember 30, 2023
Prem Pariyar, far right, and other members of Californians for Caste Equity pose together

Caste equality advocates in the US vow not to give up

Despite a California veto on adding caste as a protected category, efforts to recognize caste discrimination continue.
SocietyNovember 23, 2023
Joe Biden escorts Xi Jinping to his car to bid farewell after their talks in the Filoli Estate in California, November 15, 2023

Decoding China: Why Beijing and Washington need each other

Chinese media are euphoric after Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco, but deep fractures lurk beneath the surface.
PoliticsNovember 17, 2023
David Liu is the owner of Arcadia Firearm & Safety in California

Why are more Asian Americans buying guns?

A rise in racist attacks and crimes is diminishing Asian Americans' trust in the US justice system.
SocietyNovember 15, 2023
Salman Rushdie, who has one side of his glasses blacked out, stands on a stage next to a large bouquet of flowers, and shows his prize. Behind him a woman claps her hands.

Rushdie wins Peace Prize of German Book Trade

Writer Salman Rushdie is a passionate defender of freedom of thought, but that has come at a high price.
CultureOctober 21, 202304:13 min