Tag: U.S
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U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv amid warnings of “significant” Russian air attack
U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv amid warnings of “significant” Russian air attack – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut its doors Wednesday as Ukraine braced amid warnings of retaliation from Moscow for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with American-made missiles. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more. Be…
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Russia accuses U.S. of adding fuel to the fire, 1,000 days after war began
Russia accuses U.S. of adding fuel to the fire, 1,000 days after war began – CBS News Watch CBS News Russia said that Ukraine fired six American-made long-range missiles into Russia, apparently targeting a military facility. The strike occurred Tuesday, exactly 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. CBS News…
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
The Biden administration will provide Ukraine with controversial anti-personnel mines in its war against Russia, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News Tuesday night. Anti-personnel mines, or APLs, are designed to be used against people, not vehicles. They can be rapidly deployed and are meant to blunt the advances of ground forces, making them useful…
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U.S. military suicide rate rises; what can be done
U.S. military suicide rate rises; what can be done – CBS News Watch CBS News The rate of active-duty U.S. service members who committed suicide has risen over the last two years, according to numbers from the Pentagon. Josh McCain, CEO of Big Sky Bravery, a non-profit focused on supporting active-duty Special Operations forces, joins…
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Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine at G20 summit
Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine at G20 summit – CBS News Watch CBS News On the first day of the annual G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for the people of Israel and Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Be the first to…
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Long-term effects of Trump’s plans for more U.S. drilling
Long-term effects of Trump’s plans for more U.S. drilling – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to “drill, baby, drill” on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump’s potential energy and climate policies.…
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Youth symphonies from U.S. and Mexico come together for performance
Youth symphonies from U.S. and Mexico come together for performance – CBS News Watch CBS News Two youth symphonies, one from San Diego and the other from Tijuana, joined forces over the weekend for a performance in California. Andres Gutierrez has the story behind the show. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
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Biden to stress climate action in first visit by sitting U.S. president to Amazon Rainforest
Bees lead rainforest conservation efforts Stingless bees’ lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest 04:25 Washington — President Biden is set to deliver remarks on climate conservation in Manaus, Brazil, on Sunday during a visit to the Amazon rainforest that marks the first such trip by any sitting U.S. president in history. Mr. Biden has…
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U.S. Marines, Japanese and Australian troops will train together amid heightened concerns over China
U.S. Marines will take part in joint training with Japanese and Australian forces in northern Australia, the three countries’ defense ministers announced Sunday as they expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive military. Australia’s acting Prime Minister Richard Marles hosted U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen…
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U.S. Justice Department demands records from Sheriff after killing of Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the July shooting death of Sonya Massey — an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy — as it investigates how local authorities treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities. The government made a list of demands…