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US stocks: Substantial rise in interest rates could cause significant drop
Longer-term real rates remain deeply negative in many regions, supporting elevated prices for riskier assets
 "US stocks: Substantial rise in interest rates could cause significant drop")
Indian family found frozen to death near Canada/US border identified
Identities of the victims were confirmed by Canadian authorities and autopsies were completed on January 26
 "Indian family found frozen to death near Canada/US border identified")
Biden: Ready for 'long overdue' pick of Black female justice
Biden is using his choice to fulfill one of his early campaign promises, one that helped resurrect his moribund primary campaign and propel him to the White House in 2020
 "Biden: Ready for 'long overdue' pick of Black female justice")
Indian American NGO jumps to 10th spot among charitable organisations
Non-profits supporting India's Covid-19 crisis received a groundswell of support
 "Indian American NGO jumps to 10th spot among charitable organisations")
Joe Biden, German leader to discuss Ukraine at 7 February meeting
President Joe Biden and new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss Russian aggression toward Ukraine during a meeting next month in Washington
 "Joe Biden, German leader to discuss Ukraine at 7 February meeting")
Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia
Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the United States and its NATO allies expressed fear that Moscow planned to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour
 "Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia")
Russia sees little optimism in US response on Ukraine crisis
All eyes are now on President Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war
 "Russia sees little optimism in US response on Ukraine crisis")
At least 3 judges eyed as US President Biden mulls Supreme Court pick
Since Biden took office in January 2021, he has focused on nominating a diverse group of judges to the federal bench
Liberal US Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire, Biden can pick successor
The retirement of Breyer, who is 83 and has served on the court since 1994, gives Biden a first chance to shape the court
 "Liberal US Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire, Biden can pick successor")
US ready either way: Blinken to Moscow as Ukraine crisis escalates
The Kremlin has repeatedly denied it has plans to attack Ukraine, but the US and NATO are worried about Russia massing its troops near Ukraine
 "US ready either way: Blinken to Moscow as Ukraine crisis escalates")
US lawmakers express concern over human rights situation in India
The Indian government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deny these allegations
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No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a written response delivered to Moscow.
Six injured in explosion at Louisiana chemical plant, says report
An explosion Wednesday at a southwest Louisiana chemical plant has left at least six people with minor injuries. The explosion occurred at an empty ethylene dichloride storage tank shortly before 11 a.m., a spokesperson for Westlake Chemical South told news outlets Two of the injured were taken to Oschner Christus St. Patrick Hospital and three were taken to Lake Charles Memorial. One was treated at the scene, plant spokesperson Joe Andrepont told The American Press. Because the storage tank was empty, the fire was extinguished shortly after the explosion. A large plume of smoke was visible throughout the area. Several residents posted photos on social media. Andrepont said shelter-in-place orders that were issued after the incident have since been lifted because there were no associated environmental issues. He said it's too early to tell what caused the explosion, which is under investigation. He said the Calcasieu Office of Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana State Police, and Co
 "Six injured in explosion at Louisiana chemical plant, says report")
America Inc pushes for caution as Biden weighs Putin sanction
Russia says 'destructive' sanctions would not hurt the russian president personally
 "America Inc pushes for caution as Biden weighs Putin sanction")
Nissan recalls 793K Rogues in US, Canada; wiring trouble raises fire risk
The recall covers Nissan Rogue SUVs from the 2014 through 2016 model years
 "Nissan recalls 793K Rogues in US, Canada; wiring trouble raises fire risk")
New legislation supported by Biden proposes startup visas to attract talent
The Act, among other things, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new classification of "W" non-immigrants for entrepreneurs
 "New legislation supported by Biden proposes startup visas to attract talent")
US warns of fragile semiconductor supply chain as chip inventory falls
The primary bottleneck across the board appears to be "wafer production capacity," which requires a longer-term solution: US
 "US warns of fragile semiconductor supply chain as chip inventory falls")
Cal State's trustees vote to include caste as a protected category
Cal State is the largest four-year public university system in the US
 "Cal State's trustees vote to include caste as a protected category")
US asks its citizens to reconsider travelling to India due to Covid-19
The latest travel advisory from the US State Department also advised them to exercise increased caution in India
 "US asks its citizens to reconsider travelling to India due to Covid-19")
India and US need a free trade agreement, says USIBC president
India and the United States must have a Free Trade Agreement for the protection of their businesses and people, Atul Keshap, the new president of USIBC said.
 "India and US need a free trade agreement, says USIBC president")
