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Covid cases rise 'through the roof' as Omicron variant sweeps across US
On the plus side, hospitalizations and deaths have been rising more slowly, and it remains to be seen whether omicron's casualty toll will reach levels of previous surges.
 "Covid cases rise 'through the roof' as Omicron variant sweeps across US")
Colorado's most devastating wildfire torches 600 structures
The Marshall wildfire in Boulder County, Colorado, dubbed as the most devastating in the US state's history, torched some 600 structures just after five hours it erupted, according to the NWS.
 "Colorado's most devastating wildfire torches 600 structures")
Saving democracy
Commitment to liberal rules, at home and abroad, takes effort
Jeff Bezos says 'heartbroken' over tornado deaths at Amazon warehouse
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Saturday expressed grief over the death of six people at an Amazon warehouse collapse in Edwardsville, Illinois, due to an ongoing wave of tornadoes in the US
 "Jeff Bezos says 'heartbroken' over tornado deaths at Amazon warehouse")
Dozens killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other US states
Some of the worst destruction was in Mayfield, a small city of about 10,000 people in the far western part of Kentucky, where the state converges with Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas
 "Dozens killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other US states")
US became Britain's biggest finance customer in run up to Brexit
Exports to the United States rose 5.3%, said TheCityUK, which promotes Britain's financial sector overseas
 "US became Britain's biggest finance customer in run up to Brexit")
China's been aggressor against India; must be held accountable: US diplomat
China has been an aggressor against India along the Himalayan border, a top American diplomat has told lawmakers
 "China's been aggressor against India; must be held accountable: US diplomat")
Facebook paying fine to victims to settle US suit on discrimination
Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers
 "Facebook paying fine to victims to settle US suit on discrimination")
Career diplomat Donald Blome named United States envoy to Pakistan
Joe Biden intends to nominate the career diplomat as his next envoy to Pakistan
 "Career diplomat Donald Blome named United States envoy to Pakistan")
Majority of Americans view Trump abused his presidency: White House
A majority of Americans view that former US president Donald Trump abused his presidency, the White House has said
 "Majority of Americans view Trump abused his presidency: White House")
United States condemns attacks on Hindu temples, businesses in Bangladesh
The US has condemned the recent violent attacks during the Durga Puja celebrations, saying the freedom of religion or belief is a human right
 "United States condemns attacks on Hindu temples, businesses in Bangladesh")
Modi's US trip: Economic agenda relatively low key compared to earlier one
One of the reasons for the overall low-key economic angle to the visit is the late finalisation of the travel itinerary
 "Modi's US trip: Economic agenda relatively low key compared to earlier one")
Joe Biden's 'America's back' confidence torched as Taliban overrun Kabul
Spiraling political calamity looms for a president who had promised to be a sure-handed steward of US foreign policy.
 "Joe Biden's 'America's back' confidence torched as Taliban overrun Kabul")
As Kabul falls, the burqa shops get busy and young women fear for future
'Afghans are done being victims. Afghan women will not hide. We will not be afraid,' a lecturer tells the Taliban on Twitter.
 "As Kabul falls, the burqa shops get busy and young women fear for future")
Delta variant's spread seen pushing herd immunity threshold above 80%
Nearly 60% of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, and about 50% have been fully vaccinated
 "Delta variant's spread seen pushing herd immunity threshold above 80%")
Nancy Pelosi, Democrats call on Prez Biden to extend eviction ban
Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders called on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation's eviction moratorium
 "Nancy Pelosi, Democrats call on Prez Biden to extend eviction ban")
Taliban now controls half of Afghan districts: US Joint Chief of Staff
He said Taliban insurgents have control of more than 200 district centers -- about half of 419 in the country -- and is putting military pressure on the country's provincial capitals
 "Taliban now controls half of Afghan districts: US Joint Chief of Staff")
US, key allies squarely blame Chinese govt for recent cyber attacks
The group of nations said Monday that the Chinese government has been the mastermind behind a series of malicious ransomware, data theft and cyber-espionage attacks against public and private entities
 "US, key allies squarely blame Chinese govt for recent cyber attacks")
America's Afghanistan war is ending. What about Iraq and Iran?
Even as Biden sticks to the Afghanistan withdrawal, he's launching strikes in Iraq and delaying a return to the Iran deal
 "America's Afghanistan war is ending. What about Iraq and Iran?")
Amazon sued by US product-safety agency over selling defective items
The complaint filed says Amazon sold children's sleepwear that failed to meet federal standards for flammability
 "Amazon sued by US product-safety agency over selling defective items")