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Trump imposes tariffs

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 22:37
President Donald Trump says Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. We talk to William Reinsch at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington this week. And the Grammys take place in Los Angeles.

Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss to begin

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 21:46
The highly anticipated trial gets underway at the National Court in San Fernando de Henares near Madrid at 10 a.m. and is expected to run until Feb. 19

Georgian police arrest opposition leaders at pro-EU protest

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 21:45
A Reuters reporter saw three protesters being arrested, including Nika Melia, a leader of the country's largest opposition party, the Coalition for Change

FBI staff ordered to reveal their roles in Jan. 6 Capitol riot probes by Monday

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 19:30
Internal directive stokes fear among employees about a fresh round of firings at the law enforcement agency

Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 19:09
Prior to his passing, Carter was nominated in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for recordings from his final Sunday School lessons

Amid Los Angeles wildfires clean-up, residents furious over hazardous waste

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 18:52
Locals worry about dangerous waste that could pollute the air and soil or seep into groundwater

Gerber recalls baby teething sticks over possible choking hazard

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 18:41
The baby food maker says it is recalling and discontinuing its brand of ‘Sooth N Chew’ teething sticks after receiving customer complaints about choking

Uganda set to begin Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills nurse

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 18:29
The World Health Organization said in a statement that its support to Uganda's response to the outbreak includes access to 2,160 doses of trial vaccine

New Orleans Super Bowl gets beefed up security measures

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 18:19
Upwards of 125,000 visitors are expected to converge on the city for the Feb. 9 football championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles

US woman with Down syndrome earns Master of Fine Arts

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 17:54
Rachel Handlin is an example of what’s possible when someone pursues their dreams. Handlin may be the first person on the planet with Down syndrome to earn a Master of Fine Arts. She also had her first public solo photo exhibit in Manhattan. Anna Nelson has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

55 of 67 victims of air disaster near Washington recovered and identified, officials say

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 17:28
Divers still need to find the bodies of 12 more victims and are committed to the dignified recovery of remains as they prepare to lift wreckage from the Potomac River as early as Monday morning

DR Congo: Near Goma, displaced people begin long journey home

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 17:03
Since Goma was taken by M23 rebels earlier this week, some 100,000 internally displaced people have left the jam-packed hillside where they had set up several years ago

Italian who saved children from WWII massacre dies aged 96

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 16:27
Milena Bernabo was awarded one of Italy's top civilian honors for saving three children from Nazis during World War II

USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk's inspectors from classified info

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 15:33
Trump administration puts two officials on leave, even though they were legally obligated to deny Musk’s crew access since its members lacked high-enough security clearances

Trump defends need for tariffs on imports from Canada, China, Mexico

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 15:15
The Trump administration continued making its case Sunday on the need for tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico. The three countries have threatened retaliatory measures, but say they are still open to dialogue and cooperation with the United States. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the story.

VOA Uzbek: US-Uzbekistan military relationship solid, officials say

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 14:54
At a Washington event marking Uzbekistan’s 33rd Armed Forces Day, held at Uzbekistan's  Embassy, Uzbek and U.S. officials — both civilian and military — recognized each other for fostering a strong relationship and maintaining close cooperation in defense and security, particularly in areas such as Afghanistan. Click here for the full story in Uzbek.

Data discrepancies in deadliest US air crash in quarter century

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 14:53
.S authorities continue to investigate last week’s deadly midair crash in the Washington skies. Preliminary data shows conflicting readings about the altitudes of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter that collided in the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years.

'Dog Man' bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 14:38
The big-screen launch for the cartoon canine was produced for a modest $40 million, meaning it will easily coast through a profitable run

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