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Rain complicates grim task of finding remains of California wildfire

Rain complicates grim task of finding remains of California wildfire

 Steady rain in northern California doused the state`s most deadly wildfire on Friday, but it turned ash from thousands of destroyed homes into slurry, complicating work to find bodies reduced to

Nov 24, 2018, 08:52 AM IST
Clashing with Trump, US government report says climate change will batter economy

Clashing with Trump, US government report says climate change will batter economy

Climate change will cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the century, hitting everything from health to infrastructure, according to a government report issued on

Nov 24, 2018, 08:38 AM IST
US President Donald Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border

US President Donald Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border

United States President Donald Trump threatened to shut the US border with Mexico for an undisclosed period of time.

Nov 23, 2018, 08:01 AM IST
In massive display of air power, US conducts first ever 'elephant walk' of F-35 fighters

In massive display of air power, US conducts first ever 'elephant walk' of F-35 fighters

The drill was conducted at the Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

Nov 22, 2018, 22:48 PM IST
White House restores access for CNN's Jim Acosta, ending legal fight

White House restores access for CNN's Jim Acosta, ending legal fight

CNN on Monday ended its lawsuit against US President Donald Trump after the White House returned reporter Jim Acosta`s press pass, media reported.

Nov 20, 2018, 07:12 AM IST
Two, including gunman, killed in shooting spree at Chicago hospital

Two, including gunman, killed in shooting spree at Chicago hospital

A police officer was among those wounded.

Nov 20, 2018, 06:03 AM IST
California wildfires: Donald Trump surveys ruins as death toll touches 76

California wildfires: Donald Trump surveys ruins as death toll touches 76

Trump administration showed the extent of the devastation as neighbourhoods were burnt to the ground. 

Nov 18, 2018, 08:17 AM IST
State Department denies US reaching final conclusion on Jamal Khashoggi's death

State Department denies US reaching final conclusion on Jamal Khashoggi's death

US media had earlier claimed that the CIA has concluded that Khashoggi was killed on the orders of the Saudi Crown Prince.

Nov 18, 2018, 08:07 AM IST
US could lose in war with China or Russia, warns Congressional panel

US could lose in war with China or Russia, warns Congressional panel

America's military superiority has eroded to a dangerous degree, the commission said.

Nov 15, 2018, 06:22 AM IST
Donald Trump makes yet another gaffe, forgets to mention Hindus in Diwali tweet

Donald Trump makes yet another gaffe, forgets to mention Hindus in Diwali tweet

Donald Trump's tweet on Diwali has triggered a storm on Twitter.

Nov 14, 2018, 10:01 AM IST
California wildfire toll reaches 23, thousands forced to flee their homes

California wildfire toll reaches 23, thousands forced to flee their homes

California wildfire toll has reached 23.

Nov 11, 2018, 14:33 PM IST
White House suspends press credentials of CNN journalist after spat with Trump

White House suspends press credentials of CNN journalist after spat with Trump

CNN's chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials were cancelled after a verbal spat with Trump.

Nov 08, 2018, 23:04 PM IST
At least 13, including gunman, killed in California bar shooting, scores injured

At least 13, including gunman, killed in California bar shooting, scores injured

The shooting took place at a popular bar - Borderline Bar & Grill bar - in the US state of California.

Nov 08, 2018, 17:05 PM IST
Next up? Starting gun sounds on 2020 White House race

Next up? Starting gun sounds on 2020 White House race

Let the 2020 White House race begin.

Nov 07, 2018, 12:58 PM IST
US midterm polls: Contests between Democrats and Republicans remain tight

US midterm polls: Contests between Democrats and Republicans remain tight

As Americans voted in this year`s crucial midterm elections, Democrats were making progress in their bid to take the House of Representatives, but Republicans were looking well-positioned to keep the

Nov 07, 2018, 08:28 AM IST
US mid-term polls close in 8 states in key election for Donald Trump

US mid-term polls close in 8 states in key election for Donald Trump

Polls closed in eight states on Tuesday as Americans cast votes nationwide at the end of a divisive campaign to decide whether President Donald Trump`s fellow Republicans maintain their grip on the

Nov 07, 2018, 06:35 AM IST
Facebook blocks several accounts over suspicion of interference in US mid-term polls

Facebook blocks several accounts over suspicion of interference in US mid-term polls

Some accounts "were focused on celebrities" and others on "political debate," the Facebook said.

Nov 06, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
Top Indian, US diplomats celebrate Diwali at State Department

Top Indian, US diplomats celebrate Diwali at State Department

Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna and Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan were chief guests at the Diwali celebrations.

Nov 06, 2018, 08:42 AM IST
In big test for Donald Trump presidency, mid-term elections in US today

In big test for Donald Trump presidency, mid-term elections in US today

The mid-term polls are held every four years in the United States. 

Nov 06, 2018, 08:23 AM IST
Amid Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric, 100 Indian-Americans contesting for US midterms polls

Amid Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric, 100 Indian-Americans contesting for US midterms polls

At a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is at its peak, nearly 100 Indian-Americans are on the ballot for the midterm elections and have emerged as strong contenders. 

Nov 05, 2018, 10:51 AM IST