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.
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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'
American jihad and a second Civil War?
Is the political violence in the US today careening toward 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.
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.
Two members of anti-government group arrested
Two members of the far-right Boogaloo Bois arrested for attempting to support Hamas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 tops five million cases of coronavirus
Of the country's 5,036,387 estimated cases, 162,851 have been deadly.
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 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.
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.
Hurricane Hanna to disappear on Monday?
Former hurricane downgraded to tropical storm, then to tropical depression, NHC says.
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 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 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 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 coronavirus cases pass 3 million
The United States has the highest known numbers of both COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world.
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
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.
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.
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.
