Making America second-rate again
Calls to "end America's endless wars" ignore wars that are forced upon us. The US cannot yield global leadership to China, Russia. Op-ed.
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USA: About 50,000 test COVID-19 positive in one day
Outbreak centers decide on series of steps: Closing non-open-air entertainment venues and wearing masks outdoors.
Russian hacker sentenced to nine years in prison
Russian national sentenced to prison for operating websites devoted to fraud and malicious cyber activities.
France demands US backtrack on ICC sanctions
French Foreign Minister says US decision to impose sanctions on ICC employees is an attack on parties to Rome Statute.
National Guard deployed near White House amid protests
National Guard troops deployed near the White House as riots over death of George Floyd continue.
US plans to impose new sanctions on Hezbollah
US Ambassador to Lebanon says US will impose new sanctions against Hezbollah and possibly against supporters of the group.
US: Coronavirus death toll rises to 104,356
US records 598 coronavirus deaths in one day, according to Johns Hopkins University.
US supplies Brazil with 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine
United States supplies Brazil with 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine for use against the coronavirus.
US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000
Johns Hopkins University shows 100,047 US coronavirus deaths and 1,695,776 confirmed infections.
How will the economic 'cold war' between China and the US end?
Jonna Bianco, founder of the American Bondholders Foundation, talks about the ways to solve the crisis between the two powers.
Report:
70% of COVID-19 carriers in Israel infected by visitors from US
Study concludes just 5% of virus carriers who arrived in Israel were responsible for spreading up to 80% of infections.
'Replace inappropriate and insensitive headstones'
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz calls on VA to replace headstones inscribed with swastikas.
US coronavirus deaths top 80,000
Total coronavirus cases in the United States have exceeded 1.3 million, according to Reuters tally.
US proposes naming street 'Li Wenliang Plaza'
US Senator promises to ensure name of Chinese whistleblower doctor is never forgotten - by naming street outside Chinese embassy after him.
White House winding down coronavirus task force
Vice President Pence's office says plan is to scale back the coronavirus task force's role by Memorial Day.
New forecast projects nearly 135,000 COVID-19 deaths in US
New forecast projects nearly 135,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in the United States through the beginning of August.
CDC: 1,122,486 cases of coronavirus in the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the death toll from COVID-19 was 65,735 as of Saturday.
US coronavirus deaths climb by 1,435 in 24 hours
A total of 66,224 deaths have been recorded in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University.
US coronavirus cases increase by more than 30,000 in one day
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,062,446 cases of COVID-19 and 62,406 deaths.
US surpasses 60,000 deaths from coronavirus
The US accounts for roughly a quarter of the global deaths related to COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
US records one millionth coronavirus case
The US death toll from COVID-19 is 58,351, according to Johns Hopkins University.
US records 2,494 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
The US now has an overall death toll of 53,511, with 936,293 confirmed cases.
US coronavirus cases rise to 879,430
Number of cases of coronavirus in the United States rises to 879,430, with 49,769 deaths.
'Isolationism is not an option in a global world'
International relations in the COVID-19 era: Richard Haass on what comes after a pandemic.
US coronavirus deaths rise above 35,000
Reuters tally: Total US deaths from COVID-19 reach 35,002. Confirmed cases pass 684,000.
US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships
US Navy 5th Fleet says Revolutionary Guard vessels repeatedly crossed bows and sterns of several US ships at close range and high speed.
Report: In January, Trump refused to implement social distancing
Dr. Anthony Fauci confirms Pres. Trump rejected intelligence reports in favor of economists' advice not to harm trade relations with China.
Trump: 'There's no happy talk, this is the real deal'
Pres. Trump argues with CNN's Jim Acosta, says US has 'enough tests, enough hospital beds,' other countries are asking US for ventilators.
US to face 'hardest and saddest' two weeks
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams says America facing 'our Pearl Harbor, our 9/11 moment.'
Watch: 'We have to do everything we can to avoid being sick'
CNN's Chris Cuomo says he tested positive for coronavirus, talks about his greatest fears. 'We're in it, it's a fight, and it'll get worse.'
Has a Jewish doctor found a treatment for coronavirus?
Dr. Vladimir Zelenko claims he's used an experimental mix of medications to treat nearly 700 coronavirus victims.
Watch: White House holds press briefing on coronavirus
Trump and members of Coronavirus Task Force speak to press about outbreak and containment efforts.
Lebanon militia veteran al-Fakhoury released to US
Former member of pro-Israel group in Lebanon is released to US after being serving time for collaboration with Israel.
5 Jewish NGOs join appeal to Congress for cash infusion
Charitable nonprofits require $60 billion in funds to maintain operations, letter says.
Business school dean discusses US supply chain vulnerabilities
Former Congressman, Liberty University School of Business Dean David Brat discusses US supply chain vulnerabilities in fascinating interview
Washington: First patient dies of coronavirus in US
Patient who died of COVID-19 was a 'wonderful woman,' Trump says.
US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
Agreement includes US withdrawal, Taliban commitment not to use Afghanistan as a launchpad for terror attacks against US.
US: Extremists killed over 400 people
US domestic extremists killed more than 400 people over the last decade, half of them to further the killer's ideology, survey says.
China: US hasn't provided aid, has only spread fear
Chinese gov't accuses US of spreading fear, imposing restrictions which contradict WHO guidelines.
US message to Arab League: We need a new approach
US official calls on Arab League to 'try a new approach' which will better the lives of Palestinian Authority, Gaza, Arabs.
Police officers better than armed congregants, report says
Synagogues should not arm ordinary congregants, Jewish security agency says.
Live: Trump signs deal with China
Watch live as President Donald Trump participates in a signing ceremony of the agreement between the US and China
The Persian Puzzle: Iran, Iraq, and the United States
What a trove of leaked Iranian cables tells us about Iran’s influence in Iraq.
The Trump Doctrine: America First - and more
US-led coalition to withdraw from Iraq
Anti-ISIS coalition to abide by Iraqi parliamentary vote to expel US troops from the country.
Report: Drones were waiting for Soleimani to land in Baghdad
Qassem Soleimani boarded a civilian flight. Two drones were ready and waiting for him to land.
Director of Middle East Forum:
'Iranian act of revenge would spark much harsher US reaction'
'The Iranians' interest in avenging the murder of Soleimani is a double-edged sword. I, in the place of the Iranians, would stay silent.'
Are the US and Israel on the verge of confronting Iran?
How far is the threat from the Islamic Republic to a military attack against it and what will be the point of no return?
China slams US after Trump signs bills for Hong Kong rights
'The U.S. is publicly supporting crazy violent criminals with measures that are extremely evil in nature and dangerous in motive.'
Only fostering internal revolt will end Iran’s threat to Israel
Investigative journalist Ken Timmerman believes that fostering and organizing internal revolt among Iranian opposition will save the country
US birth rate reaches 30-year low
Final tally of 2018 births showed US reached thirty-year low as number of c-sections dropped.
New report: Why did Iran attack a Saudi oil field?
Iran planned attack on Saudi oil field four months in advance, Reuters says.
New legislation to help Israel fight terror?
Bipartisan House legislation would help Israel combat ‘killer drones.’
Arctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows
The Arctic blast, which began in Siberia, has brought heavy snow and ice to many areas.
US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution
US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis.
US Courts block new immigration restrictions
US federal courts block new regulations to restrict immigration for those unable to pay for living expenses, health care.
Has the US lost the Middle East?
Is the US losing its grip on the Middle East for extremist reasons?
Bernie Sanders had heart attack, returned to Vermont to recover
The doctors say that they placed two stents in a blocked coronary artery and that 'all other arteries were normal.'
Russia: US refused to grant visas to members of UN delegation
Russia complains US Embassy after officials fail to receive visas in time to participate in UN General Assembly.
NJ man indicted for scoping out US targets for Hezbollah
US citizen born in Lebanon indicted for scouting potential targets in US for Hezbollah, including UN HQ, Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
