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Appeals court weighs Trump arguments to withhold records of Jan 6 incident

A panel of judges questioned whether they had the authority to grant Donald Trump's demands and overrule President Joe Biden's decision to grant Congress documents related to the Jan 6 insurrection

Appropriate to consider wrapping up taper a few months sooner: US Fed chief

US Federal Reserve Chairman said that it is appropriate to consider wrapping up the central bank's taper of asset purchases "a few months sooner" amid inflation pressures

Democrats mull new stop-gap spending measure to avoid govt shutdown: Report

US House Democrats are considering proposing a new stopgap spending measure that would keep the federal government funded through mid-to-late January, reports say

CDC strengthens recommendation on Covid-19 vaccine booster doses for adults

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is strengthening its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for adults, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said."Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older," Walensky said in a statement on Monday. "Everyone aged 18 and older should get a booster shot either... six months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or two months after their initial J & J vaccine."Walensky said the recent surge of the novel coronavirus Omicron variant has highlighted the importance of immunization along with other protective measures.Early data from South Africa suggest increased transmission of the Omicron variant and scientists in the United States and around the world are examining vaccine effectiveness related to this variant, she said.The CDC director encouraged people to get vaccinated and take a test if they feel sick.On Friday, the World Health Organization ...

US, Japan reaffirm collaboration in Indo-Pacific region, globally

Janet Yellen reaffirmed the importance of US-Japan cooperation on a range of common priorities in the Indo-Pacific and globally in her first telephone talks with Japanese FM Shunichi Suzuki.

China may not invite United States politicians to Winter Olympics

Efforts to fight the pandemic ruled out large-scale invitations

Actor Matthew McConaughey won't run for Governor of Texas next year

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has decided against throwing his hat into the ring to be elected the next Governor of Texas.

US dropping proposed 25% additional tariff on Indian exports after DST deal

The US is dropping the proposed 25 per cent additional duties on more than 25 Indian exports ranging from shrimps and basmati rice to gold jewellery and furniture

At least 1 injured after shots fired at a mall in Washington's Tacoma

Authorities say shots were fired Friday evening near a food court at a mall in Tacoma, Washington. At least one person was struck and injured at the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County Sheriff's Sgt. Darren Moss said. The News Tribune reports people called 911 just after 7 pm to say multiple shots were fired. Hundreds of shoppers sheltered in place or hid inside stores, which immediately went into lockdown. More than 60 law enforcement officers from Tacoma, Pierce County, Lakewood, Puyallup and the Washington State Patrol are on scene. We're sending people inside to do a coordinated search, Moss said. The Tacoma Mall is the city's largest shopping mall, with more than 100 stores.

US lawmakers' visit to Taipei irks China as tensions rise in Taiwan Strait

Chinese Embassy in Washington warned the US Congress delegates against their present Taiwan visit, amid rising tension in the Taiwan Strait.

Veteran Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91 in Roxbury

Veteran songwriter Stephen Sondheim, who redefined the American musical theatre, has passed away. He was 91.Stephen breathed his last on Friday at his home in Roxbury, Conn, Variety reported.From the comedic 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' to the ground-breaking 'Company' and the experimental 'Pacific Overtures', his shows have had undoubtedly transformed the Broadway musical stage.He's a recipient of Tony Awards plus a 2008 Special Tony Award for lifetime achievement in the theatre. He also received a Pulitzer Prize ('Sunday in the Park'), and an Academy Award for the song 'Sooner or Later'.

In Nantucket, President Joe Biden shops, attends Christmas tree lighting

President Joe Biden appeared on the loose in Nantucket.

US bans travel from S Africa, 7 other nations due to new Covid-19 variant

The UUS joined the EU and several other countries in instituting travel restrictions on visitors from southern Africa after discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus

US, 6 other nations urge tight ban on arms sales to Myanmar

Fears of an escalation of violence are growing in Myanmar, whose army is attempting to crush an increasingly active armed opposition movement

Fearing empty shelves, Black Friday 'early birds' head to US stores

This Black Friday, retailers including Target, Macy's and Walmart allocated more floor space and workers to online pick-up stations and curbside parking

China presses Didi Global to delist from US over data security fears

Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has asked the management to take the company off the US bourse

US lawmakers visit Taiwan; China conducts military patrols

The visit came as tensions between Taiwan and China have risen to their highest level in decades

US retail stocks slide on Black Friday as new virus worries arise

Little is known of the variant, detected in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong, but scientists say it has an unusual combination of mutations

US lawmakers in Taiwan on one-day visit, planning to meet senior leaders

Five US lawmakers are in Taiwan on Friday in a surprise one-day visit, said the American Institute in Taiwan

Oil prices dip, focus on OPEC+ response to US-led oil release

Brent crude futures had slipped 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $82.17 a barrel by 1:02 p.m. ET (1802 GMT)