Category Archives: (Sandbox Syndication Account) National News (Master Feed)
Torrential rains kill at least 22 in Congo’s Kasai region
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - At least 22 people died on Tuesday in Congo's Kasai-Central province, where torrential rains destroyed infrastructure and caused flooding, authorities of...
Dec 26, 2023
Ex-Nebraska congressman’s conviction for lying to authorities is overturned
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of former Nebraska congressman Jeff Fortenberry for lying to authorities investigating illegal contribution...
Dec 26, 2023
Rapper Kanye West apologies to Jewish community for antisemitic remarks
By Kanishka Singh and Dan Williams (Reuters) - The artist formerly known as Kanye West issued an apology to the Jewish community on Tuesday for his antisemitic remarks that sparked a lot of criticism,...
Dec 26, 2023
US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The office of U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Tuesday announced a further extension of China "Section 301" tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese import and 77 COVID-19-rel...
Dec 26, 2023
US retail sales grow 3.1% during holiday season – Mastercard report
(Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose 3.1% between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, rounding up a majority of the holiday sales for retailers, as shoppers looked for last-minute Christmas deals amid big promotions, a...
Dec 26, 2023
Explainer-What’s next after US Apple Watch import ban?
By Blake Brittain (Reuters) - A ban restricting imports of Apple's popular Apple Watches into the United States has gone into effect. Here is a look at what the ban means for consumers and what is nex...
Dec 26, 2023
Biden Administration allows US trade tribunal’s ban on Apple Watch imports
By Blake Brittain (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday declined to veto a government tribunal's decision to ban imports of Apple Watches based on a complaint from medical m...
Dec 26, 2023
As election looms, Biden struggles to match Trump’s judicial appointments
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) - The White House is gearing up for what could be President Joe Biden's last chance to put his stamp on the judiciary, as progressive advocates fret that he may fall short of...
Dec 26, 2023
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Flight and rail services in India's capital city of New Delhi were disrupted on Tuesday morning as a thick layer of fog enveloped the region, reducing visibility to barely 50 met...
Dec 26, 2023
China expects searing heat, more weather extremes in 2024
By Liz Lee BEIJING (Reuters) - China - grappling with one of its coldest Decembers on record - will likely have to brace for another round of scorching heat and an increase in extreme weather next yea...
Dec 25, 2023
