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US Strategic Command sends out gibberish tweet thanks to toddler

Internet in uproar after Stratcom, responsible for US nuclear forces, sends out random gibberish message on Twitter.

US Strategic Command sends out gibberish tweet thanks to toddler

US surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19

New cases per day have decreased from their peak in January, but positivity totals remain high.

US surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19

US sees travel surge, as 1.5 million pass through airports

For the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago, 1.5 million travellers entered the United States on Sunday.

US sees travel surge, as 1.5 million pass through airports

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

US intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election.

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

'There is problem of domestic terrorism across the US'

Two months after Capitol riot, what's happening with extremist groups?

'There is problem of domestic terrorism across the US'

The Lebanonization of America

Comparing trends in the USA to the story of Lebanon may serve to show Americans the cost of not correcting their country’s course.Op-ed.

The Lebanonization of America

Satellite footage shows aftermath of US strikes in Syria

Image published by space technology company shows buildings destroyed by US air strikes targeting pro-Iranian militias in Syria.

Satellite footage shows aftermath of US strikes in Syria

US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria

At least 17 members of pro-Iranian militia in Syria killed in US air strike which comes in retaliation for rocket attack in Iraq.

US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria

Report: Israeli, Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran

Saudi Arabia, like Israel, is troubled by the Biden Administration's position on the Iran nuclear deal.

Report: Israeli, Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran

PA tried to deceive the Biden administration

Senior Hamas official says PA document sent to Biden which says Hamas supports a two-state solution is inaccurate.

PA tried to deceive the Biden administration

US coronavirus death toll tops 500,000

According to NBC News tally, 500,001 people had died of COVID-19 as of Sunday afternoon.

US coronavirus death toll tops 500,000

Former senior IDF commanders salute former US ambassador

Former Ambassador David Friedman gave a parting address to recap his time in Israel and the accomplishments between Israel and the USA.

Former senior IDF commanders salute former US ambassador

US concerned about ICC ruling on Israel

State Department spokesman says US is concerned about the ICC taking steps against Israeli personnel as part of potential war crimes probe.

US concerned about ICC ruling on Israel

US tops 26 million cases of COVID-19

As of Saturday afternoon, there were 26,012,880 confirmed cases with 438,239 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

US tops 26 million cases of COVID-19

US tops 25 million cases of COVID-19

The US has recorded more than 25 million cases of COVID-19 and just under 417,000 deaths, according to NBC News data.

US tops 25 million cases of COVID-19

US coronavirus death toll passes 400,000

The milestone comes just over a month after the US surpassed 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths.

US coronavirus death toll passes 400,000

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

French Foreign Minister: Iran is in the process of acquiring nuclear weapons, time to bring Iran and the US back into 2015 deal.

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

'Trump was a miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US'

Former Consul General of Israel in New York pessimistic about the prospects of calming down political extremism in the United States.

'Trump was a miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US'

Watch: Anti-Semite interrupts Israeli reporter during riot

Live broadcast by Israeli journalist from US Capitol chaos interrupted by an agitator who used anti-Semitic slurs.

Watch: Anti-Semite interrupts Israeli reporter during riot

Kenyan charged with plotting 9/11-style attack in the US

US federal authorities charge 30-year-old with trying to stage 9/11-style attack on behalf of Al-Shabaab.

Kenyan charged with plotting 9/11-style attack in the US

US confirms 'significant and ongoing' cyberattack

US government says a "significant" cyberattack affected its networks. A Cyber Unified Coordination Group will coordinate the US response.

US confirms 'significant and ongoing' cyberattack

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths

Over the last two weeks, Johns Hopkins University has often registered more than 2,500 deaths a day.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths

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F-35 deal with Emirates underway

US Senate rejects two proposals to prevent sale of F-35 planes to UAE.

F-35 deal with Emirates underway

US tops 14 million coronavirus cases

According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has had a total of 14,102,562 coronavirus infections with at least 275,729 deaths.

US tops 14 million coronavirus cases

US tops 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations

Meanwhile, the US has reported 196,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 2,733 deaths in the last 24 hours.

US tops 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations

US surpasses 12 million COVID-19 cases

US sees an increase of more than 1 million cases in less than a week, says latest Johns Hopkins University data.

US surpasses 12 million COVID-19 cases

US State Dept. presents: Furthering our relationship with Israel

Special 'Fact Sheet' presented by State Department highlights US-Israel relations historically, and under the Trump administration

US State Dept. presents: Furthering our relationship with Israel

Fauci: We're not going to get a national lockdown

Top US infectious disease expert rules out national lockdown, but says local measures could be imposed if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Fauci: We're not going to get a national lockdown

US surpasses 11 million coronavirus cases

The United States has surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases with more than 246,000 deaths.

US surpasses 11 million coronavirus cases

US records 201,961 cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours

Total cases in the US stand at 10,238,243, with a total of 239,588 deaths.

US records 201,961 cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours

US sanctions former Lebanese minister over Hezbollah ties

US sanctions Gebran Bassil, leader of Lebanon’s biggest Christian political bloc. Hezbollah condemns the move.

US sanctions former Lebanese minister over Hezbollah ties

US reports record number of coronavirus cases

US records more than 120,000 cases of COVID-19 in one day, breaking a record set on Wednesday.

US reports record number of coronavirus cases

US coronavirus cases pass 9 million

United States logs 9 million cases of COVID-19, just hours after reporting a single day record of 80,622 infections.

US coronavirus cases pass 9 million

US sees record high number of new COVID-19 cases

US records 88,973 new infections, a record high number of new cases for the second day in a row.

US sees record high number of new COVID-19 cases

'We look forward to more states recognizing Israel'

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs affirms US is committed to Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East.

'We look forward to more states recognizing Israel'

Qatar reportedly submits request to buy US F-35 jets

i24NEWS looks into ramifications of possible sale.

Qatar reportedly submits request to buy US F-35 jets

Father and son charged in US over joining ISIS

American man who was 14 when his father took him to Syria to join ISIS charged with aiding a terrorist group.

Father and son charged in US over joining ISIS

US close to registering 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

199,743 Americans have died and 6.8 million have been confirmed infected, according to Johns Hopkins tally.

US close to registering 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

Chinese Middle East expert:

'US politicians delude themselves US can be only superpower'

Chinese expert: US-China can either cooperate or engage in competition that may mean armed conflict; criticizes US for choosing 'wrong path'

'US politicians delude themselves US can be only superpower'

American jihad and a second Civil War?

Is the political violence in the US today careening toward a second Civil War?

American jihad and a second Civil War?

Rochester police chief, entire command staff announce retirement

Rochester police's entire command staff retire after protests following death of man who suffocated after officers put a hood over his head.

Rochester police chief, entire command staff announce retirement

Coronavirus cases rising in 22 of the 50 US states

Most of the 22 states where cases are now rising are in the less-populated parts of the Midwest and South.

Coronavirus cases rising in 22 of the 50 US states

Two members of anti-government group arrested

Two members of the far-right Boogaloo Bois arrested for attempting to support Hamas.

Two members of anti-government group arrested

US states told be ready for COVID-19 vaccine by November 1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking US states to remove barriers to distributing a coronavirus vaccine.

US states told be ready for COVID-19 vaccine by November 1

Report: Democrats lying about shooting in Kenosha

Investigation reveals that shooting by a 17-year-old in Wisconsin was in response to a mob attack against him.

Report: Democrats lying about shooting in Kenosha

US officials hope for development in Israel-Sudan relations

US officials tell Israeli TV channel the administration wants to see Israel and Sudan normalize ties.

US officials hope for development in Israel-Sudan relations

Poll: Who views Israel as an ally - and who sees it as an enemy?

66% of Trump voters view Israel as America's ally - compared to just 24% of Biden voters, new poll finds.

Poll: Who views Israel as an ally - and who sees it as an enemy?

US surpasses 170,000 coronavirus deaths

The United States has at least 5.4 million confirmed cases of coronavirus, the highest in the world, according to Reuters tally.

US surpasses 170,000 coronavirus deaths

US tops five million cases of coronavirus

Of the country's 5,036,387 estimated cases, 162,851 have been deadly.

US tops five million cases of coronavirus

US to submit UN resolution for extension of Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State says that one way or another the Trump administration will make sure the UN embargo on Iran is extended.

US to submit UN resolution for extension of Iran arms embargo

US economy registers worst contraction since Great Depression

Government says US economy shrank this spring at fastest rate ever recorded, contracting by nearly 10% in just three months.

US economy registers worst contraction since Great Depression

Will the US approve another stimulus check this week?

Senate Republicans release proposal for coronavirus relief package, which Treasury Sec. Mnuchin hopes to finalize this week.

Will the US approve another stimulus check this week?

Hurricane Hanna to disappear on Monday?

Former hurricane downgraded to tropical storm, then to tropical depression, NHC says.

Hurricane Hanna to disappear on Monday?

US: More than 1,000 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

US deaths rose by at least 1,014 to a total of 144,211 on Thursday compared with a rise of 1,135 on Wednesday.

US: More than 1,000 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

US: More than 1,000 new daily deaths from COVID-19

US reports 1,029 new deaths from COVID-19, setting a new daily record for the first time in July.

US: More than 1,000 new daily deaths from COVID-19

US reports record daily increase in COVID-19 cases

US reports at least 75,000 new COVID-19 cases, a record daily increase for the seventh time this month.

US reports record daily increase in COVID-19 cases

US records more than 60,000 new cases of COVID-19

US records biggest increase ever of COVID-19 cases reported by a country in a single day.

US records more than 60,000 new cases of COVID-19

US coronavirus cases pass 3 million

The United States has the highest known numbers of both COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world.

US coronavirus cases pass 3 million

Watch: Cantor Hershtik & Synagogue Choir sing USA Anthem

In honot of the 4th of July, Cantor Netanel Hershtik & The Hampton Synagogue Choir sing The Star Spangled Banner

Watch: Cantor Hershtik & Synagogue Choir sing USA Anthem

Fauci: We're not going in the right direction

US top infectious disease expert says he is growing increasingly concerned with the number of coronavirus infections.

Fauci: We're not going in the right direction