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US approves Keystone XL Pipeline
White House photo via Wikimedia The United States has approved construction of Keystone XL Pipeline, a decision in line with President Donald Trump’s policy to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. The State Department Friday the...March 24, 2017 1355 0 -
F.B.I. confirms investigation into Russian meddling in 2016 election
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Monday confirmed it is carrying out a probe into Russia efforts to meddle in the 2016 U.S. presidential election including whether there was any collusion between the Trump campaign and Moscow....March 20, 2017 1087 0 -
US open to all options including military action against North Korea: Tillerson
The United States has indicated that it would be prepared to take military action against North Korea, which is pursuing a provocative goal of developing a missile that could reach the American mainland. Secretary of State...March 17, 2017 1042 0 -
“I am with you for life,” Angelina Jolie amid world apathy towards refugees
Amid world apathy towards refugees, UN Special Envoy for refugees agency Angelina Jolie has renewed her contract to serve in the position. “I am with you for life,” she told the staff working for protection of...March 17, 2017 1395 0 -
Federal Judge in Hawaii orders nationwide suspension of revised travel ban
JFK Aiport Terminal, considerd gateway to America, Phtto by Doug Letterman via Wikimedia Commons Agreeing with the premise of a lawsuit filed by the state of Hawaii, a federal judge has ordered a nationwide suspension of...March 16, 2017 1151 0 -
Federal Reserve raises interest rate
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a raise in its benchmark interest rate amid continuing positive signs of economic growth. While the decision – that allows a hike in the range between 0.75 and 1.0 percent...March 16, 2017 1227 0 -
Republicans deplore Steve King’s remark insulting immigrants
Republican leaders reacted to Congressman Steve King’s anti-immigrant stance on Monday with condemnations after the Iowan politician insulted immigrants as “somebody else’s babies.” In a tweet, King voiced his backing for a far right Dutch politician...March 14, 2017 1005 0 -
Foreign policy experts say travel ban hurts US national security interests
In a letter addressed to President Donald Trump, more than 130 foreign policy experts have said the revised travel ban, though improved in some areas, would harm United States’ national security interests. The 134 signatories included...March 12, 2017 1301 0 -
US needs to keep immigrant inflow to sustain work force levels: Research
Image shows a naturalization ceremony by Grand Canyon Park 2010 via Wikimedia Commons The arrival of new working-age immigrants at the current rate will be key to maintaining U.S. work force levels over the next two decades,...March 11, 2017 1180 0 -
In upbeat sign, U.S. economy added 235,000 jobs in February
Exceeding expectations, the United States added 235,000 jobs to its economy in February, an upbeat report card that could help the Federal Reserve hike rates at a meeting this month. The unemployment rate stood at 4.7...March 10, 2017 1224 0
