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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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US panel endorses mass use of Pfizer Covid vaccine, shots may begin in days
A US government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
US records 3,000 Covid-19 deaths, highest single-day spike since April
The US registered more than 3,000 coronavirus fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike since April, according to the Johns Hopkins University
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UK to suspend retaliatory tariffs on US goods to ease aircraft trade row
Britain will suspend retaliatory tariffs imposed on US goods as part of a dispute over aircraft subsidies from Jan. 1, the trade department said
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Trump administration proposes new $916 billion offer for Covid-19 relief
The Trump administration proposed a $916 billion coronavirus relief package, after congressional Democrats shot down a suggestion for a pared-down plan from the Senate's Majority Leader McConnell
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Top US cybersecurity firm FireEye says it was hacked, likely by a govt
FireEye, one of the largest cybersecurity firms in the US, said it was hacked, likely by a government, and that an arsenal of hacking tools used to test the defenses of its clients had been stolen
 "Top US cybersecurity firm FireEye says it was hacked, likely by a govt")
Trump signs executive order prioritising Covid-19 vaccine for Americans
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prioritises Americans' access to Covid-19 vaccines before the US potentially begins helping other nations
 "Trump signs executive order prioritising Covid-19 vaccine for Americans")
US House approves defense policy bill even as Trump threatens to veto
The Democratic-controlled House has approved a wide-ranging defence policy bill, even as Trump renewed his threat to veto the bill unless lawmakers clamp down on social media companies
 "US House approves defense policy bill even as Trump threatens to veto")
Biden nominates Lloyd Austin as the first black man to lead US defence dept
US President-elect Joe Biden selected retired Army General Lloyd Austin, former commander of US Central Command, to be his Secretary of Defense, a source said
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US Astra Covid-19 vaccine trial will tell how well it works: Top scientist
A top US scientist overseeing Covid-19 vaccine trials expects a large US study to determine how effective AstraZeneca's experimental inoculation is
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