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- Chicago tornado: EF-1 confirmed in Rogers Park; 5 other Illinois tornadoes confirmed by NWS
The National Weather Service has confirmed Tuesday that five tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area Monday.
Jessica D'onofrio. ABC News. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:05:15 +0000. - 'I will forever be the King of New York': Tekashi 6ix9ine draws a massive indoor crowd in NYC
Tekashi, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez shared a clip in which he was seated in a medical office while a physician tended to his arm, which was bandaged up.
Daily Mail. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:11:46 +0100. - Stanley Cup Playoffs: Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks face off in Round 1
The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday.
Paulina Dedaj. Fox News. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:46:31 GMT. - Artists Clobbered By COVID-19, With 2.7 Million Creative Job Losses In The United States, Study Finds
Major museums and mega galleries fired employees and slashed salaries even as they took tens of millions in PPP funding when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the global art world.
By Natasha Gural, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:47:36 -0400. - Map: State-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions
U.S. states and territories are making new rules for travelers. Find which ones across the United States have implemented travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Yahoo. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:25:10 -0400. - New York Comic Con Is Going Online
The show is partnering with YouTube for the con, which is usually at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
George Gene Gustines. New York Times. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:11:03 +0000. - Eugene Robinson: US is 'the s---hole country that nobody wants people from'
MSNBC's Eugene Robinson called the United States "the shithole country that nobody wants people from" during an appearance Tuesday on "Morning Joe."The comments from the longtime Washington Post columnist came ...
Joe Concha. The Hill. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:36:37 +0000. - Inside the Beltway: The New York Times discovers Fox News
It took a while. But The New York Times is now "woke" about the significance of Fox News and its consistent astronomical ratings, massive audiences and relentless programming that resonates with millions of viewers. ...
Jennifer Harper. Washington Times. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:45:24 -0400. - New York Times Best-selling Author, Martin Lindstrom Launches New COVID-safe Travel Tips E-book
From handbags and in-flight socks to remote controls and clothes hangers, Lindstrom shines a light on the pitfalls to avoid when travelling this new COVID-19 World.
Travel Industry Wire. 2020-08-10 17:25:02 EST. - Chicago protests: Restrictions imposed after chaotic night of unrest
Chicago officials say over 100 arrests have been made after a night of violence and looting.
BBC News. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:30:49 GMT. - Hundreds ransack downtown Chicago businesses after shooting
Hundreds of people descended on downtown Chicago early Monday following a police shooting on the city's South Side, with vandals smashing the windows of dozens of businesses and making off with merchandise, cash machines and ...
New Zealand Herald. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:07:00 +1200. - Conservative street mural rejections amid 'Black Lives Matter' approvals spur free-speech lawsuits
Scott LoBaido has a message for the New York City officials who told him to remove the bright blue line he painted on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island: See you in court. Mr. ...
Valerie Richardson. Washington Times. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:01:42 -0400. - Chicago imposes restrictions after night of unrest
More than 100 people were arrested for looting, battery against police and other charges.
BBC News. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:01:25 GMT. - Murphy USA (MUSA) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?
Murphy USA (MUSA) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:15:16 GMT. - Gulf Arab Countries Back Extension Of UN Arms Embargo On Iran
The Gulf Cooperation Council has sent a letter to the United Nations endorsing an extension of an arms embargo on Iran, which the United States has vehemently argued must not be allowed to expire.
Radio Liberty. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:37:08 +0000. - Government must consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
It may seem outrageous, but they did it in Massachusetts to stop smallpox and in parts of New York City to stop measles.
Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:01:00 +1000. - US Health and Human Services Secretary Visits Taiwan
Alex Azar's visit comes as relations between United States and China have plunged to historic lows.
Voice of America. Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:45:55 -0400. - Trump vows to quickly achieve deals with Iran, N. Korea if re-elected
Speaking about Iran, Trump said the Islamic Republic "is dying to make a deal" with the United States
Tass. Sat, 08 Aug 2020 06:55:18 +0300. - Atlantic hurricanes linked to weather system in East Asia
Climate researchers have found a link between hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean - and threaten the United States - and a weather system in East Asia. ...
Science Daily. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:19:26 EDT. - Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph Process
The Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Review was established to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of OTC drug products marketed in the United States before May 11, 1972.
Fda. Food and Drug Administration. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:30:25 EDT.
Facts About The United States
The United States of America is a federal republic located in North
America. Its capital city is Washington, DC; and its largest cities
include New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The national
currency is the US Dollar, which is equivalent to 100 cents.
English is the primary language used in the United States, and in 2007, the USA's estimated population was 301,140,000.
For more news and information about the United States, visit this official US government website. For detailed maps of the USA and its States, visit this United States Maps website.