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Bush hailed across party and global lines as man of decency

Former President George H.W. Bush is returning to Washington as a revered political statesman, hailed by leaders across the political spectrum and around the world as a man not only of greatness but also of uncommon decency and kindness. Bush, who died late Friday at his Houston home at age 94, is to be honored with a funeral service in the nation's capital on Wednesday, foll...

Americas | 2018-12-02 10:10

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94

US, China reach 90-day ceasefire in their trade dispute

The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth. The breakthrough came after a dinner meeting Saturday between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires. Trump agreed to hold off on plans to raise tariffs Jan. 1 on $200 billion...

Americas | 2018-12-02 09:45

NASA exploration rover lands on Mars [PHOTOS]

A NASA spacecraft designed to drill down into Mars' interior landed on the planet Monday after a perilous, supersonic plunge through its red skies, setting off jubilation among scientists who had waited in white-knuckle suspense for confirmation to arrive across 100 million miles of space.

Americas | 2018-11-27 10:01

Climate report warns of worsening US disasters

As California's catastrophic wildfires recede and people rebuild after two hurricanes, a massive new federal report warns that these types of disasters are worsening in the United States because of global warming. The White House report quietly issued Friday also frequently contradicts President Donald Trump.

Americas | 2018-11-24 15:04

In era of online retail, Black Friday still lures a crowd

It would have been easy to turn on their computers at home over plates of leftover turkey and take advantage of the Black Friday deals most retailers now offer online. But across the country, thousands of shoppers flocked to stores on Thanksgiving or woke up before dawn the next day to take part in this most famous ritual of American consumerism.

Americas | 2018-11-24 14:55

US gov't seeks quick ruling on transgender troops case

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to issue an unusually quick ruling on the Pentagon's policy of restricting military service by transgender people. It's the fourth time in recent months the administration has sought to bypass lower courts that have blocked some of its more controversial proposals and push the high court, with a conservative majority, to weigh ...

Americas | 2018-11-24 14:43

Korean-American defeated in U.S. Congress election

Republican candidate Young Kim, who was expected to become the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress, has been defeated by Democratic rival Gil Cisneros in California's 39th district, a report said Saturday.

Americas | 2018-11-18 15:35

Retired government worker revealed as $343M Powerball winner

Robert Bailey has been playing the same six lottery numbers for 25 years and plans to keep on doing it - even though his digits finally hit for a $343.8 million Powerball win, the largest in New York Lottery history.

Americas | 2018-11-15 15:57

Stan Lee, genius behind Spider-Man, X-Men superheroes, dies

Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday. He was 95. Lee was declared dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to Kirk Schenck, an attorney for Lee's daughter, J.C. L...

Americas | 2018-11-13 09:25

'Horrific scene': 13 dead including gunman at California bar

Using a smoke bomb and a handgun, a hooded former Marine dressed all in black opened fire during college night at a country music bar in Southern California, killing 12 people and sending hundreds fleeing in panic before apparently taking his own life, authorities said Thursday. Authorities said the motive for the attack Wednesday night was under investigation.

Americas | 2018-11-09 09:35

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