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Soldier who died in Las Vegas blast meant it to be 'wake-up call' for US
Matthew Livelsberger also said he needed to 'cleanse my mind' of the lives lost of people he knew and 'the burden of the lives I took'
Biden awards Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes, first responders
Korean and Vietnam war veterans honored in one of president’s final acts as commander in chief
Winter storms to hit much of US with snow, ice, biting cold
Starting Saturday, millions of people are going to be hit by moderate to heavy snow from Kansas City to Washington
VOA Spanish: How does Miami combat the homeless crisis?
Miami's housing crisis reflects a national problem: the increase in homelessness because of such factors as the high cost of living and lack of social support.
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Ukraine Defense Contact Group to hold one last meeting
Meeting postponed from October to be held next week
VOA Creole: Former Haitian senator issues ultimatum to Transitional Presidential Council
Haitian political leader Moise Jean Charles has issued an ultimatum to the Transitional Presidential Council to change how they run the country. The former parliamentarian said he is giving the government a week to make changes. If they don’t, he said he will protest in front of the prime minister's house.
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VOA Mandarin: Year-end bonuses reveal extremes between China’s tech, traditional industries
Economists say Chinese official policies will affect year-end bonuses issued by companies, including high-tech and internet industries that are expected to give out higher-than-expected bonuses. State-owned enterprises will also have better year-end bonuses. By contrast, financial institutions were offering less, and a manufacturing worker expressed disappointment over the lack of year-end bonuses because of overcapacity.
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VOA Spanish: Migrants in Mexico fear cancellation of CBP One appointments
Before the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump to power, migrants who remain in Mexico with the intention of entering the United States express concern about the possible cancellation of the CBP One mobile application.
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Seasonal illnesses in full force in most US states, CDC says
Several seasonal flu strains are driving cases, with no dominant one
AI-generated deepfakes of Trump aimed at misleading Kenyans, Nigerians
A cross-check of Trump’s website, social media accounts and leading U.S. media outlets shows he has not issued such statements. The footage is an AI-generated deepfake.
Myanmar's new cybercrime law will suppress information, say analysts
New law imposed by Myanmar military regulates VPNs and access to news from banned media outlets
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10
Judge Juan M. Merchan signaled that he'd sentence the former and future president to a conditional discharge, in which a case is closed without jail time, a fine or probation
U.S. Steel sale hits brick wall
U.S. President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9-billion purchase of U.S. Steel Friday over national security issues, dealing a fatal blow to the contentious merger plan with the Japanese company. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel blasted the decision, saying Biden cited no credible evidence to support the national security claim and vowed to sue. We speak with Scott Laing, a professor at the School of Management, University at Buffalo.
US capital in 'heightened threat environment' after New Year's Day attacks
Law enforcement agencies bring additional personnel, assets, with presidential election certification, state funeral, inauguration taking place in two-week span
Analysts: South Korea's political turmoil works in China's favor
China would benefit from Seoul’s political chaos
Biden blocks Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
President Joe Biden said Friday that he was blocking the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of American company U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. Analysts said rejection of the deal could hurt relations with Japan, a key ally and trade partner. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports.
Johnson reelected House speaker as Republicans face challenges despite control of Congress, White House
He receives just enough votes to keep his job as House leader; his position was believed to have been in jeopardy after his deal last month with Democrats to keep government funded, open
M23 rebels edge closer to key town in east DR Congo
Surge comes weeks after mediated talks canceled after peace deal disagreements
Hundreds rescued as South Korean firefighters tackle blaze in Seongnam
More than 260 firefighters and 80 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the blaze; there were no reports of serious injuries