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Manuel Rocha, Former U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying for Cuba, Faces 60 Years in Prison
Rocha has been accused of acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government and of defrauding the nation
US Finds War Crimes And Ethnic Cleansing In Sudan War
The United States said Wednesday that Sudan's rival forces have both committed war crimes in their brutal conflict and alleged a new ethnic cleansing campaign in scarred Darfur.
US Facing Growing Middle East Crisis Tied To Israel-Hamas War
Washington is facing an increasingly complex and dangerous crisis resulting from the Israel-Hamas war, which has sparked repeated militant attacks and drawn US military attention and assets back to the Middle East.
'Dictator' Trump Warnings Spook America
Could a second Donald Trump presidency slide into dictatorship? The most eye-opening piece appeared in The Washington Post by conservative commentator Robert Kagan, with the headline: "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable.
Bitcoin Soars Past $40,000 On Optimism For US Trading Approval
Bitcoin on Monday rose past $40,000 for the first time since May last year, boosted by hopes that the United States will soon allow broader trading of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.
US High Court To Hear Challenge To $6bn Purdue Opioid Settlement
The US Supreme Court is to hear a challenge on Monday to Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioids settlement immunizing the family that controlled the drugmaker from future litigation.
Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines For $1.9 Bn
Alaska Airlines announced Sunday that it would buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, consolidating its position as the nation's fifth biggest carrier if it can attain regulatory approval.
US Commerce Chief Warns Against China 'Threat'
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday urged lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US allies to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security.
Red And Blue America Square Off In Clash Of The Governors
They are ambitious and relatively young leaders whose passionate views about running their large, powerful states offer contrasting ideals on how the deeply-polarized United States should be run.
US Slaps Sanctions On Crypto Mixer Used By N.Koreans For Laundering
The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a crypto mixer that it said was serving as a money laundering tool for hackers affiliated with the North Korean government.
US Charges Indian Man With Plotting Hit On Sikh Separatist
US prosecutors unveiled charges on Wednesday against an Indian national they say planned to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on US soil under the direction of an Indian official.
Mobility Record: U.S. Visas Surge to 10 Million in Fiscal Year 2023
The Department of State said that half of its consulates and embassies adjudicated more of these visas than ever before
Avocado Boom in the U.S. Seen as Major Force in Deforestation of Large Areas in Mexico
A report by The New York Times sheds light on the effect the ever-growing industry has in the country's forests
MLS Conference Finals: Vela, Herrera, Gaitán, Acosta Lead Latino Charge
Over 30 players across the four remaining teams are from Latin America, including season MVP Luciano Acosta
US Attorney General Warns Of 'Extremists' After Vermont Shooting
US Attorney General Merrick Garland warned Monday of increasing threats from "domestic violent extremists" amid growing attacks against minority groups, as he vowed a full investigation into the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent.
Milei Heads To US As Next Argentine Leader
Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei was traveling Sunday to the United States to meet with US and international officials over two days.
US Defense Officials To Visit Guyana Amid Venezuela Row: Guyanese VP
US Department of Defense officials will visit Guyana next week, the South American country's vice president said Thursday, as he pledged that "all options" are on the table in its row with neighboring Venezuela.
US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts
The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."
US Says It Hit Two Sites In Iraq In Response To Attacks
US forces carried out new strikes against two sites in Iraq early on Wednesday in retaliation for attacks by "Iran and Iran-backed groups," US Central Command said.
Miami Inflation Still Much Higher Than Elsewhere In U.S.; The Situation In Other Latino-Heavy Cities
Prices in the Florida region have increased 7.4 percent when the average for all cities tracked is 3.2 percent
A Look At Unauthorized Migrants In The U.S.: How Have Figures Changed Over The Past Decades?
A new study by the Pew Research Center showed that until 2021 unauthorized migrants in the country were below historical levels
Asia Trade Talk Stumble Is Another Setback For US: Analysts
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) failed to materialize at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, holed by US fears over the impact on workers at home.
Amazon To Sell New Cars Next Year In US, Starting With Hyundai
E-commerce giant Amazon said Thursday it would start selling new automobiles on its platform in the United States next year.
China Ready To Be 'Partner And Friend' Of US: Xi
Xi's remarks in San Francisco came hours after his highly anticipated talks with US President Joe Biden, where both men pledged to reduce tensions as they met for the first time in a year.
US Seizes $1 Bn Worth Of Fake Luxury Goods In NY
Prosecutors announced the "largest ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history" -- a massive haul of about 219,000 fake handbags, shoes, clothing and other items.
Climate Change Already Having Major Impact Across All U.S. Regions: What Does it Mean For Latinos?
The Fifth National Climate Assessment says it expects climate change to "significantly impact the economic opportunities of nearly all American families"
US Clears Key Hurdle In Race To Avert Government Shutdown
The House approved a bill that essentially puts off the problem until January of 2024 -- a presidential election year -- but the majority Republicans needed help from Democrats amid a rebellion among conservatives irritated by the temporary fix.
Migration to Dominate the Agenda in the Next Bilateral Meeting Between Biden and AMLO
The two presidents will convene on Friday in San Francisco on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week
Inflation Slows More Than Expected; Good News For Latinos, More Impacted by Rising Prices
The so-called core consumer price index, considered a better gauge to measure price increases, was below expectations in October
US Postpones Asia Trade Deal Rollout After Domestic Fire
President Joe Biden's administration signaled Monday it would postpone a draft of an Asia trade pact that had been set to be unveiled at a summit in San Francisco, after facing domestic criticism.