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- Gov. Cuomo asks former federal judge to conduct review of sexual harassment allegations
Both the New York governor and his special counsel, Beth Garvey, released statements Saturday evening calling for the review and for all staff to fully comply.
Daily Mail. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:29:47 GMT. - Black & Powerful: Louis Carr, BET President of Media Sales
BET President of Media Sales, Louis Carr, takes us on his journey growing up on Chicago's West Side through his early college days and career.
Hosea Sanders. ABC News. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:00:21 +0000. - NY Gov. Cuomo accused of sexual harassment for 2nd time
A second former aide to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has come forward with allegations of sexual harassment, which came just days after his first accuser made her claims public.
Joseph Wulfsohn. Fox News. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:22:00 GMT. - Report: 2nd Staffer Accuses Gov. Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment
The allegations -- published by the New York Times -- come days after a different aide posted a detailed description of sexual harassment by the governor.
By Joe Walsh, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:13:53 -0500. - Digidog, a Robotic Dog Used by the Police, Stirs Privacy Concerns
The New York Police Department has been testing Digidog, which it says can be deployed in dangerous situations and keep officers safer, but some fear it could become an aggressive surveillance tool.
Maria Cramer and Christine Hauser. New York Times. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:57:19 +0000. - LeBron James rejects Zlatan's criticism of activist athletes
LOS ANGELES (AP) - LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble. ...
Greg Beacham. Washington Times. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 02:12:16 -0500. - Conservative reporter confronts CNN's Jim Acosta at CPAC
Former CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta got entangled in a confrontation with a reporter for The Federalist at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Friday over his network's coverage of New York ...
Thomas Moore. The Hill. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:47:27 +0000. - U.S. Offers Reward For Russian Businessman Accused Of 2016 Election Interference
The United States is offering a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Kremlin-friendly Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin in connection with alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Radio Liberty. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:08:23 +0000. - Is USAA Aggressive Growth Fund (USAUX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
Mutual Fund Report for USAUX
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:05 GMT. - The Fever That Struck New York
The front lines of a terrible epidemic, through the eyes of a young doctor profoundly touched by tragedy
Smithsonian. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000. - 'Unambiguous message': US launches airstrikes in Syria; multiple deaths reported
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria today, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this ...
New Zealand Herald. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:04:35 +1200. - Andrew Cuomo: Why is New York's governor facing controversy?
Mr Cuomo was once seen as a hero of the pandemic. Now he faces scrutiny from inside his party.
BBC News. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:27:22 GMT. - Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. ...
The Associated Press. Washington Times. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:44:47 -0500. - CIA Chief Nominee Warns of 'Adversarial, Predatory' China
United States must train its spies and intelligence analysts on the rising threat from China, William Burns tells lawmakers during his confirmation hearing.
Voice of America. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:13:47 -0500. - Biden orders 100-day review amid supply chain strains
The United States has grappled with shortages of medical gear and computer chips, among other items.
BBC News. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:16:28 GMT. - Tiger Woods injured in Los Angeles car crash, police say
Professional golfer Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in Los Angeles, according to the local authorities.
Sydney Morning Herald. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:47:00 +1100. - US Lawmakers Weigh Biden Attorney General Nominee
Garland vows 'I am the United States' lawyer'
Voice of America. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:30:04 -0500. - Kremlin urges US to focus more on power collapse in Texas and less on Nord Stream 2
The spokesman noted that the project has nothing to do with the energy supply of the United States of America
Tass. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:25:25 +0300. - Trumenba (Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine) Questions and Answers
The FDA is announcing the approval of Trumenba, the first vaccine approved in the United States to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B in individuals 10 through 25 years of age.
Fda. Food and Drug Administration. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:31:04 EST. - U.S. Airlines December 2020 Fuel Use Up 9% from November
U.S. airlines’ December 2020 fuel consumption was 8.7% higher than November 2020, and more than double April 2020. April was the lowest monthly fuel usage on record (447M gallons), dating back to 2000. ...
Travel Industry Wire. 2021-02-04 16:42:54 EST.
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 2020, the USA's estimated population was 331,002,651.
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.