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Will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara, process has begun: US
The State Department has said the United States will open a consulate in Western Sahara following President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed region
 "Will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara, process has begun: US")
US opens probe into whether Volkswagen infringed Jaguar Land Rover patents
The US International Trade Commission said it is opening in investigation into whether Volkswagen AG infringed on patents held by Jaguar Land Rover for a system used for off-road driving
 "US opens probe into whether Volkswagen infringed Jaguar Land Rover patents")
Indian homeopathic doctor Bhasker Sharma felicitated by US White House
Dr Bhasker Sharma, a renowned homeopathic physician has been felicitated by the White House for his contribution towards public health during the global pandemic
 "Indian homeopathic doctor Bhasker Sharma felicitated by US White House")
Joe Biden urges Americans to take Covid-19 vaccine, assures its safety
After taking the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it is available
 "Joe Biden urges Americans to take Covid-19 vaccine, assures its safety")
US Congress unveils $2.3 tn government spending, Covid-19 relief package
The US Congress unveiled a $2.3 trillion spending package hours before it is expected for a passage in both chambers, funding the government through the end of the fiscal year
 "US Congress unveils $2.3 tn government spending, Covid-19 relief package")
US Justice Dept charges Libyan bombmaker in 1988 Pan Am explosion
The Justice Department announced new charges Monday against a Libyan bombmaker in the 1988 explosion of Pan Am Flight 103, an attack that killed 259 people in the air and 11 on the ground
 "US Justice Dept charges Libyan bombmaker in 1988 Pan Am explosion")
US self-driving startup Ouster nears deal to go public at $1.9 billion
Ouster, that makes lidar sensors for self-driving cars, is nearing a deal to go public at a roughly $1.9 billion valuation through a merger with a blank-check acquisition firm, sources said
 "US self-driving startup Ouster nears deal to go public at $1.9 billion")
US lawmakers to vote on reforms on new airplanes after Boeing crashes
US lawmakers are expected to vote to approve landmark reforms on how the government certifies new airplanes are safe in the wake of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes
 "US lawmakers to vote on reforms on new airplanes after Boeing crashes")
US publishes list of Chinese, Russian companies with alleged military ties
The Trump administration published a list of Chinese and Russian companies with alleged military ties that restrict them from buying a wide range of US goods and technology
 "US publishes list of Chinese, Russian companies with alleged military ties")
US President Trump presents Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
US President Donald Trump presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating strategic partnership of the two countries
 "US President Trump presents Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi")
CDC panel suggests frontline workers, 75+ seniors in line for Covid vaccine
An advisory panel of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that frontline essential workers and adults 75 years of age and older be next in line to get Covid-19 vaccine
 "CDC panel suggests frontline workers, 75+ seniors in line for Covid vaccine")
US Congress reaches $900 billion deal to aid economy hit by Covid-19
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion Covid-19 economic relief package
 "US Congress reaches $900 billion deal to aid economy hit by Covid-19")
Lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations to H-1B holders' spouses
A group of 60 US lawmakers urged Biden to revoke a Trump administration policy and extend validity of work authorisation documents for H4 visa holders, who are spouses of those possessing H-1B visas
 "Lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations to H-1B holders' spouses")
Cyberattack on US govt agencies still underway: FBI, intelligence agencies
The cyberattack on the US government agencies is still a developing situation, a joint statement of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said
 "Cyberattack on US govt agencies still underway: FBI, intelligence agencies")
US actively negotiating to get additional Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer
US officials say they're actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after passing up a chance to lock in a contract this summer
 "US actively negotiating to get additional Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer")
US President-elect Biden picks Pete Buttigieg as transportation chief
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg to head the transportation department
 "US President-elect Biden picks Pete Buttigieg as transportation chief")
US regulators approve genetically modified pig for food, drugs use
US regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption
 "US regulators approve genetically modified pig for food, drugs use")
Uber fined $59 mn for failing to answer questions on sexual assaults cases
The US has fined ride-hailing major Uber $59 million for failing to answer questions about sexual assaults cases and harassment claims among its drivers and riders
 "Uber fined $59 mn for failing to answer questions on sexual assaults cases")
US Covid-19 death toll surpasses 300,000: Johns Hopkins University
The US has reached the grim milestone of 300,000 coronavirus deaths, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
 "US Covid-19 death toll surpasses 300,000: Johns Hopkins University")
US military sends B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran
The US flew a pair of B-52 strategic bombers from a base in Louisiana to the Middle East, as a show of force against Iran, as tensions continue to escalate between Tehran and Washington
 "US military sends B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran")
