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US: Terrorism alert warns of violence driven by anti-government sentiment
The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin, on Wednesday warning of the violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the January 6 riot at the Capitol may have emboldened extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
US to purchase additional 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the purchase of additional 200 million doses of coronavirus vaccines as the country reached 25 million COVID-19 infections.
Pets are back: Biden's dogs settle in at White House
The patter of paws is being heard in the White House again following the arrival of President Joe Biden's dogs, Champ and Major. The two German Shepherds are the first pets to live at the mansion since the Obama administration.
Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican Senators, whose denunciations of Trump have cooled since the January 6 riot, were easing off their criticism of Trump and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the Capitol.
COVID-19 is going to continue to change: Dr. Murthy
Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, 43, US President Joe Biden's pick for Surgeon General, on Sunday said that the deadly COVID-19 is going to "continue to change" and the country has to be ready to deal with the crisis, calling for better genomic surveillance and more investment in contact tracing.
Biden to drop Trump's military transgender ban: Source
US President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that bars transgenders from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by former President Donald Trump during his first year in office, a person briefed on the decision told The Associated Press.
Lady Gaga, Barack Obama's discussion has netizens guessing about content
United States' President Joe Biden's inauguration was an unprecedented event, but with minimal guest attendance.
Biden recruits Kashmiri-origin Sameera Fazili, cousin of former PSA detainee
A Kashmiri-origin woman, Sameera Fazili, will be among the 20 Indian-Americans in the new Joe Biden administration in the United States.
Joe Biden signs 30 executive orders in three days
In just three days after taking the Oval Office, United States President Joe Biden signed a record 30 executive orders, at least 10 of which reversed the policies of his predecessor Donald Trump.
Dr. Anthony Fauci takes 'liberating' turn at center stage
US' leading infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is back.
Biden launches '100-days mask challenge,' makes quarantine mandatory for travelers
US President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders to address COVID-19 challenges, including making coronavirus test followed by quarantine mandatory for all travelers coming from overseas.
Kamala Harris's historic inauguration attire designed by two Black designers
Kamala Harris on Wednesday opted to wear a dress designed by two Black designers for her historic inauguration as the first woman, first Black and first Indian-American Vice-President of the United States.
UN chief welcomes the re-engagement of US with WHO
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the United States' re-engagement with the World Health Organization.
President Biden signs executive orders to undo Trump's legacy
Soon after he was sworn in, United States President Joe Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to reverse the policies of his predecessor Donald Trump.
Democracy has prevailed: Biden sworn in as 46th US President
More than two months after he won the election, on the promise of healing a broken nation, Democrat Joe Biden was sworn-in as the 46th President of United States of America in Washington DC.
Biden to immediately reverse Trump's policies on climate, coronavirus
On his day one as United States President, Joe Biden will issue a series of executive orders, reversing outgoing President Donald Trump's policies on immigration, climate change, and the coronavirus.
Jennifer Lopez silences trolls over botox comment with lengthy reply
Jennifer Lopez, who has over 138 million followers on Instagram, needs no introduction.
Mitch McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed US President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was fed lies and Trump and others "provoked" those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden's election.
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebrities join inaugural
Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration of US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will be like no other: pared-down, distanced, much of it virtual.
Before Trump's exit, daughter Tiffany gets engaged at White House
Tiffany Trump, the younger daughter of United States President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that she got engaged to her boyfriend Michael Boulos.
On night before inauguration, Biden grieves 400,000 coronavirus victims
After he arrived in the national capital Washington for his inauguration, United States President-elect Joe Biden led a moving tribute for over 400,000 Americans who succumbed to coronavirus.
In farewell message, Trump remembers his accomplishments, doesn't mention Biden
On Tuesday, the White House released United States President Donald Trump's pre-recorded farewell message, wherein he wished the best to the next administration but fell short of mentioning his successor Joe Biden's name.
On Biden's Inauguration Day, Trump to hold farewell for himself
United States President Donald Trump is planning to hold an early morning sendoff ceremony for himself on Wednesday, the day President-elect Joe Biden will take the oath of office.
Biden's inauguration: FBI to vet 25,000 National Guard troops
Ahead of United States President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, defense officials are worried about an insider attack from service members.
Biden announces plan to vaccinate 100 million Americans
US President-elect Joe Biden has announced an ambitious goal of inoculating 100 million Americans with COVID-19 vaccines in the first 100 days of his administration, noting that the vaccine roll-out in the country has been a "dismal failure."
Pence congratulates Harris, offers full cooperation in transition of power
Outgoing US Vice President Mike Pence called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris on Thursday to congratulate her and offer his full cooperation in the transition of power, according to multiple media reports.
Tom Hanks, JLo, Gaga to light up Joe Biden's inauguration
"Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Trump becomes first president in US to be impeached twice
Donald Trump has become the first United States President to be impeached twice, this time for "incitement of insurrection" at Capitol last week.
US House set to vote to impeach Trump on Wednesday
The US House of Representatives is all set to vote on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Facebook to remove content containing 'stop the steal' phrase
Facebook has announced that it would remove all the content from its platform containing the phrase "stop the steal," which is being used by outgoing US President Donald Trump's supporters to allege election fraud.
Democrats want to impeach Trump, again, but Biden is non-committal
Following the shameful violence at the United States Capitol, Democrats have been laying the groundwork to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump, again, but his successor Joe Biden refused to endorse the idea.
Twitter bans President Donald Trump's account permanently, he cries conspiracy
Twitter, the micro-blogging platform that Donald Trump used religiously, has suspended his account permanently, two days after the outgoing United States President was barred from posting anything for a brief time in the wake of Capitol violence.
Capitol Hill violence result of Trump's 'contempt for democracy': Biden
Describing the attack on Capitol Hill by US President Donald Trump's supporters as one of the darkest days in US history, President-elect Joe Biden said the violence was the result of the President's "contempt for democracy."
US Congress certifies Biden's win, Trump promises 'orderly transition'
Hours after a mob attacked the United States Capitol, the Congress certified the win of President-elect Joe Biden early Thursday morning (local time) paving the path for the Democrat's inauguration on January 20.
US: Pro-Trump mob storms Capitol, four die in rampage
The United States Capitol, one of the most iconic structures of the oldest democracy in the world, slipped into chaos and mayhem on Wednesday after hundreds of Donald Trump supporters stormed the building to disrupt a ceremonial session of Congress that was convened to formally announce President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Biden's inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across the US.
Trump calls Georgia's top official, demands to overturn election results
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump directed the top election official in Georgia to "find enough votes" to change the poll outcome in an extraordinary phone call on Saturday, excerpts of which were released by the Washington Post on Sunday.
Donald Trump extends restrictions on work visas, immigration till March
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump extended curbs on legal immigration and visas, that allowed foreigners to temporarily work in the country, till March 31, 2021, just hours before the restrictions were set to lapse yesterday.
US President-elect Joe Biden receives coronavirus vaccine on live television
On Monday, United States President-elect Joe Biden received the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine on live television, in an obvious bid to junk myths about the doses and tell Americans that it is safe to get inoculated.
Jim Carrey quits playing SNL's Joe Biden, Alex Moffat succeeds
Funnyman par excellence Jim Carrey has quit his job of playing Democrat President-elect Joe Biden.