US & Canada
US blacklists 271 Syrian chemists, other experts over sarin attack
The US government put 271 Syrian chemists and other officials on its financial blacklist Monday, punishing them for their role in the ...Trump signs order dismantling Obama-era climate policies
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order to undo Obama-era climate change regulations, keeping a campaign promise to support the coal ...Man sentenced in death of pregnant ex-girlfriend in Hawaii
A judge sentenced a man Friday to life in prison with the possibility of parole in the murder of his ex-girlfriend who ...FBI chief confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump team
FBI Director James Comey confirmed for the first time Monday that the agency is investigating Russian interference in last year\'s presidential election ...Winter Storm Stella hits US Northeast, NY dodges worst
Winter Storm Stella lashed the northeastern United States with sleet and snow Tuesday, cancelling thousands of flights, closing schools and shutting stores, ...Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraqis
US President Donald Trump signed a revised ban on refugees and on travelers from six Muslim-majority nations Monday, scaling back the order ...Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns
Donald Trump\'s national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned amid controversy over his contacts with the Russian government, a first stunning departure from ...Mass evacuation as rain strains tallest US dam
Almost 200,000 people were under evacuation orders in northern California Monday after a threat of catastrophic failure at the United States\' tallest ...Cuba, United States sign oil spill deal before Trump inauguration
Cuba and the United States agreed on Monday to jointly prevent, contain and clean up oil and other toxic spills in the ...World celebrations ring in New Year 2017
Much of the globe celebrated the beginning of 2017 with fireworks, parties and other festivities, though many were somber in reflecting on ...




