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US-China ties: Joe Biden says coalition needed to confront Beijing
Setting the tone for the US-China ties for the next four years, President-elect Joe Biden said that Washington needs to build a coalition of like-minded nations to confront Beijing
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House approves increasing relief checks to $2,000, meeting Trump's demand
The House has voted to increase Covid-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting Trump's demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain
 "House approves increasing relief checks to $2,000, meeting Trump's demand")
US President-elect Joe Biden announces White House digital strategy team
US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position
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Over 2.1 million in US receive first shots of coronavirus vaccine
Over two million individuals in the United States have received the first of two coronavirus vaccine shots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data revealed on Monday
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US Covid-19 cases surpass 19 million mark: Johns Hopkins University
The US has reached yet another grim milestone as its overall caseload has surpassed the 19 million mark, according to the Johns Hopkins University
 "US Covid-19 cases surpass 19 million mark: Johns Hopkins University")
United States facing four historic crises at once, says Joe Biden
US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday said that his country is facing "four historic crises at once", adding that his team is work working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges
 "United States facing four historic crises at once, says Joe Biden")
Anthony Fauci shares Biden's concern that Covid-19 pandemic may get worse
The United States is headed for the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in the upcoming weeks as Americans will see the effects of the holiday season, top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci said
 "Anthony Fauci shares Biden's concern that Covid-19 pandemic may get worse")
Donald Trump signs $900 billion Covid-19 relief, government-funding measure
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals
 "Donald Trump signs $900 billion Covid-19 relief, government-funding measure")
US to require negative Covid test from UK travellers amid new strain fears
The US will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative Covid-19 test before their flight, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has announced
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2021 to provide important opportunities to broaden India-US ties: Biswal
US India Business Council president Nisha Desai Biswal said 2021 will provide important opportunities to broaden and deepen partnership between the two nations
 "2021 to provide important opportunities to broaden India-US ties: Biswal")
Republicans block Democrat bid to pass $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans
Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an attempt from House Democrats to pass $2,000 direct payments to Americans, a figure demanded by President Donald Trump
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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
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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
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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
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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
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