Live News of United States April 18, 2024

Palestinian Presidency Criticizes US Veto On UN Membership Bid

The Palestinian presidency issued a strong statement on Thursday condemning the United States for using its veto power to block Palestine's bid for full membership in the United Nations. The presidency characterized the veRead More

New Guidelines Recommend Triple Screening For Syphilis In Pregnancy

Recent data has shown a concerning rise in cases of congenital syphilis in newborns in the United States, prompting the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to revise its guidelines regarding syphilis screenRead More

Kentucky Implements Lottery System For Medical Cannabis Licenses

Kentucky Governor announced that the state will implement a lottery system to award initial licenses for businesses looking to participate in the medical cannabis program set to launch in 2025. The lottery, scheduled for ORead More

Senate Proceeds To Debate On FISA Renewal Bill

The Senate voted to proceed to debate on a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) on Thursday, setting the stage for a crucial decision before the current version expires on...Read More

Arizona Coyotes Sold, Moving To Salt Lake City

The Arizona Coyotes have received unanimous approval from the NHL Board of Governors for a $1.2 billion sale to Utah Jazz owners, Ryan and Ashley Smith. This decision paves the way for the franchise to move...Read More

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Judge Denies Trump's Co-Defendants' Bids To Dismiss Obstruction Charges

Special counsel Jack Smith's obstruction case in the classified documents prosecution has passed an initial hurdle, as a federal judge recently denied several attempts by Donald Trump's co-defendants to have charges dismisRead More

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US Vetoes UN Security Council Application For Palestinian Statehood

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council application granting statehood to Palestinians on Thursday. The vote resulted in a 12-1 outcome, with the US being the sole dissenting vote, and two countries abstaining fromRead More

Former President Trump Blasts President Biden And Trial Proceedings

Former President Trump made strong statements as he left court after the third day of his criminal trial. He declared that President Joe Biden should be in jail and on trial, criticizing the case against him....Read More

FAA Investigating Near Collision Of Jetliners At Reagan National Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating a concerning incident that occurred at Reagan National Airport involving a JetBlue flight and a Southwest Airlines flight being put on an apparent collision coRead More

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President Biden Nominates Curtis Ried As US Ambassador To OSCE

President Joe Biden has selected a senior White House official to serve as the US ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a crucial body amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. CurtisRead More

Peter Barca Announces Bid For Wisconsin's 1St Congressional District

Former Democratic Congressman Peter Barca has declared his candidacy for the upcoming election in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. Barca, who previously represented southeast Wisconsin in Congress during the 1990s,Read More

IMF Warns Of Stubborn Inflation And Rising Government Debt

The head of the International Monetary Fund highlighted concerns about the global economy's resilience in the face of various challenges. Despite facing higher interest rates and geopolitical tensions, the world economy haRead More

Trump Laments Missing Campaign Events Due To Hush Money Trial

Former President Donald Trump expressed his frustration at being tied up in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money criminal trial instead of hitting the campaign trail for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Trump,Read More

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Armenian Rights Group Submits Evidence Of Azerbaijani Genocide

A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court, alleging ongoing genocide by Azerbaijan. The accusations claim that Azerbaijan is committing atrocitiesRead More

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House Meeting On Border Security Bill Ends Abruptly

A meeting to advance Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest border security bill abruptly ended on Wednesday night without a vote on whether the measure will hit the House floor. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, expressed opposition to whatRead More

Police Remove Anti-Israel Protesters From Columbia University Campus

Police removed anti-Israel protesters from Columbia University’s campus in New York City on Thursday. The demonstrating students had set up an encampment on a campus lawn, leading to their suspension. Columbia University PRead More

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Diverse Jurors Selected For High-Profile Trial

The recent jury selection process for a high-profile case has shed light on the diverse backgrounds of the chosen jurors. Among them are Juror 8, a retired wealth manager with a passion for fly fishing and...Read More

Two New Jurors Selected For Trump Criminal Trial In NY

Two additional jurors have been selected to join the jury for the Trump criminal trial in New York. These new jurors have been chosen to replace two individuals who were dismissed from the panel earlier today....Read More

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Guitar Legend Dickey Betts, Co-Founder Of Allman Brothers, Dies

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band and writer of their hit song 'Ramblin’ Man,' has passed away at the age of 80. Betts, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, died at...Read More

Michigan Judge Postpones Sentencing In Fatal Meningitis Outbreak Case

A Michigan judge has postponed the sentencing of Barry Cadden, a key figure in a fatal meningitis outbreak that affected multiple states. The decision to delay the sentencing, which was expected to result in a minimum...Read More

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