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US man arrested for making bomb threats
Cleveland, Mar 22 : Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the Cleveland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for the Northern District of Ohio, and Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, on Thursday announced the arrest of Lonny L. Bristow. Read Full Story
Biden demands courage from US Congress on gun control
New York, March 22 : US Vice President Joe Biden Thursday demanded "courage" from Congress in approving gun control measures that would include a ban on assault rifles. Read Full Story
US seeks more commercial space cooperation with India
Washington, March 22 : The US wants to increase commercial space cooperation with India to create opportunities for US and Indian companies as their "very capable space science communities" have much to offer each other. Read Full Story
US lawmakers want hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus tracked
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 22 : Over 100 member of the US House of Representatives have asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus, and Arab-Americans as it does for other communities. Read Full Story
Faced no racism, says desi 'American Idol' contestant
By Yashika Mathur, New Delhi, March 22 : 'Turbanator' Gurpreet Singh Sarin seems to be luckier than Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. The young man of Indian origin, who made it to the top 40 on the "American Idol" reality show, says he didn't face any racial discrimination on his journey to achieving a fusion of Indian classical music and western music. Read Full Story
10 million Indians want to move to US: poll
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 22 : Some 10 million Indians say they would like to leave their country and move to the US permanently -- the No. 1 desired destination for potential migrants around the world, according to a new poll. Read Full Story
US offers USD 5 mn bounty over Al-Shabaab militants
Nairobi, March 22 : The US has offered a five-million-dollar reward each for any information leading to the arrest or conviction of two Americans-turned-Al-Shabaab militants, Xinhua reported. Read Full Story
US man sentenced for possessing firearms
Minneapolis, Mar 21 : In federal court, a 21-year-old Champlin felon was sentenced on Wednesday for possessing a 9-milimeter pistol and a .44-caliber revolver. Read Full Story
US may ban undercover animal cruelty videos
Washington, March 21 : Politicians in several states across the US are working to ban undercover video in factory farms, a move that is receiving tremendous pushback. Read Full Story
Republicans slam release of illegal immigrants in US
Washington, March 20 : Challenging White House's claim that it had nothing to do with the release of over 2,000 immigration detainees from jail, opposition Republicans have suggested it was motivated by politics rather than forced budget cuts. Read Full Story
US law to check H-1B visa fraud
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 20 : Amid a contentious debate over comprehensive immigration reforms, a top Republican senator has introduced a bill to eliminate what he calls "fraud and abuse" from H-1B visa programme coveted by Indian techies. Read Full Story
Bobby Jindal unhurt in road accident
Washington, March 18 : Louisiana's Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal escaped unhurt from a minor traffic accident as a truck making an illegal U-turn side-swiped his vehicle while he was returning home from his son's soccer game Sunday. Read Full Story
Two US high school students found guilty of rape
Washington, March 18 : Two high school students in the US who were accused of raping a 16-year-old girl have been found guilty by a court in Ohio state. Read Full Story
US missile defence shift not linked to Russia
Washington, March 18 : Washington's plans to abandon a key part of a European missile defence plan strongly opposed by Russia are "no way" linked to Moscow, a Pentagon official has said. Read Full Story
Bobby Jindal chides Republicans' 'obsession with zeroes'
Washington, March 16 : Chiding his own Republican Party's "obsession with zeroes" Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal said the conservatives were falling into "the sideshow trap" of a balanced federal budget. Read Full Story
Inflation creeps upward in US
Washington, March 16 : Consumer prices in the US rose 0.7 percent in February, the sharpest monthly increase since June 2009, the Labor Department said. Read Full Story
India-US economic ties to grow stronger: Indian envoy
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 16 : Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has expressed her "firm view" that India-US economic relationship would only become stronger over time despite concerns of businesses on both sides. Read Full Story
Connecticut TV station under fire for using montage of breasts to celebrate Women's Day
Washington, Mar. 15 : A TV channel in Connecticut is under fire for marking Women's Day, which should celebrate female achievement and equality, by broadcasting inappropriate images of breasts. Read Full Story
US woman gets high school diploma at age 106
Melbourne, Mar 15 : A 106-year-old woman from Ohio who completed classes but didn't graduate in a dispute over a book has finally received her high school diploma. Read Full Story
Barack Obama compares wife Michelle to Beyonce
Melbourne, March. 15 : US President Barack Obama has said that his wife is like pop diva Beyonce, as she's had such a positive influence on his style. Read Full Story
US Senate group mulling drastic cut in family visas?
Washington, March 15 : Key US senators are reported to be developing plans that would make it harder for the relatives of American citizens to immigrate to the US, while easing the path for more high-skilled foreign workers. Read Full Story
New York population reaches record 8.3 mn
New York, March 15 : The population of New York City last year reached a record 8.3 million after, for the first time in more than six decades, the number of people moving into the Big Apple exceeded the number who left. Read Full Story
South Asian Americans seek holistic immigration reforms
Washington, March 15 : Asserting that South Asian Americans contribute to American society in numerous capacities, socially, culturally, and economically, a coalition of community organisation has sought holistic and comprehensive immigration reforms. Read Full Story
India emerging as global development partner: US
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 14 : India is playing a key role as an emerging development partner for neighbours and other countries, particularly Africa, thanks to a US-India partnership, according to the USAID administrator Rajiv Shah. Read Full Story
US advised to have stronger ties with India
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 14 : Leading South Asia experts have advocated stronger US economic, defence and diplomatic ties with India to improve its own economy and counter China's rise as it prepares to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan next year. Read Full Story
US college grads becoming strippers to pay off bills
New York, Mar 14 : Dozens of professional women are earning more than 1,000 dollars a week lap dancing for finance guys in secret city venues. Read Full Story
Michelle makes me tidy up, says President Obama
New York, March 14 : US President Barack Obama has admitted that his wife Michelle makes him keep everything in order. Read Full Story
US regulator unveils new online rules for celebrity tweeters
Washington, Mar 14 : The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated its consumer protection rules for web activities, and has specifically targeting celebrity tweeters. Read Full Story
Worldwide image of U.S. dips considerably, finds poll
Washington, Mar. 14 : Worldwide approval of U.S. leadership has declined considerably during President Barack Obama's second term at the White House, a new poll has found. Read Full Story
Another Bush launches political career
Washington, March 13 : A nephew of former US president George W. Bush and a grandson of former president George H.W. Bush has filed paperwork to run for Texas land commissioner next year. Read Full Story
New York celebrates 100 years of flamenco's magic spell
New York, March 13 : New York celebrates flamenco's magical enchantment with an expo of some of the marks it has made on the intense cultural life of the Big Apple over the past 100 years. Read Full Story
Indian-American researcher named head of Texas University
Washington, March 13 : Vistasp M. Karbhari, a noted researcher and scholar, is joining a growing band of Indian-Americans heading US institutions of higher learning with his appointment as president of The University of Texas at Arlington. Read Full Story
Website leaks personal information of Michelle Obama and many celebs
Washington, Mar. 13 : FBI is investigating a major hacking scandal in which the personal information of several celebrities including Michelle Obama, were leaked online. Read Full Story
Obama asks Sultan of Brunei to 'do some shopping to strengthen U.S. economy'
Washington, Mar. 13 : President Barack Obama joked about the Sultan of Brunei's great wealth as the Asian leader visited the White House on Tuesday. Read Full Story
Obama to meet corporate leaders to discuss ways to strengthen cyber security
Washington, Mar. 13 : President Barack Obama will be meeting corporate leaders to discuss efforts to improve cyber security in private industries amid rising concern about hacking attacks from China. Read Full Story
U.S. expels Venezuelan diplomats in 'tit-for-tat' action
Washington, March 12 : The United States said on Monday that it has expelled two Venezuelan diplomats in retaliation for the South American nation's expulsion of two U.S. military attaches last week. Read Full Story
Judge quashes Big Apple ban on supersize sodas
New York, March 12 : A New York state judge overturned Monday the city's ban on large sugary soft drinks, a big setback for the Big Apple's mayor, Michael Bloomberg. Read Full Story
US expels two Venezuelan diplomats
Washington, March 12 : The US government ordered the expulsion of two Venezuelan diplomats in retaliation for Venezuela's decision to expel the American air attache in Caracas and his assistant, sources as the US State Department told EFE Monday. Read Full Story
US says it 'fervently' supports India's rise
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 12 : Describing forging deeper partnerships with emerging powers as a key pillar of US strategy for the Asia-Pacific, a top aide of President Barack Obama says Washington not just accepts, but fervently supports India's rise. Read Full Story
Bush will be remembered as 'great artist' in history books, says ex-president's drawing teacher
Washington, Mar. 9 : The teacher who taught former President George W. Bush how to paint has praised his budding skills, saying that he'd go down in history as a 'great artist'. Read Full Story
54 pc of U.S. Catholics support same-sex marriage, finds poll
Washington, Mar. 9 : A majority of American Catholics support same-sex marriage, a new poll has found. Read Full Story
Nirbhaya's bravery inspired millions: John Kerry
Washington, March 9 : Nirbhaya, the "Fearless" victim of a gang rape in a Delhi bus, who became the focus of women around India and their fight against gender-based violence, was honoured Friday with a posthumous US "woman of courage" award. Read Full Story
US to try Osama bin Laden's son-in-law
Washington, March 8 : A New York court will try Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, for "conspiring to kill US citizens", the US Justice Department announced linking him with the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read Full Story
Obama's spy master confirmed after 13-hour Senate filibuster
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 8 : President Barack Obama's nominee as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) received Senate approval after the White House clarified its drone policy satisfying a Republican senator who had held up the vote with a 13-hour filibuster. Read Full Story
US economy grows slowly on consumer spending
Washington, March 7 : US economic activity grew "at a modest to moderate pace" in recent months on further expansion in consumer spending, US Federal Reserve said. Read Full Story
US enjoys clean energy trade surplus with China
Washington, March 7 : US companies held USD 1.6 billion dollars of trade surplus in clean energy trade with China in 2011, said a report released by the Pew Charitable Trust. Read Full Story
Wharton or not, Modi set to speak to North American audience
Washington, March 7 : Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would after all speak to audiences in North America courtesy the Overseas Friends of BJP, following the cancellation of an invitation from the Wharton India Economic Forum. Read Full Story
US Hindus welcome Spain's invitation to Jews
Nevada, Mar 7 : A US based Hindu group has welcomed Spain's reported return invitation to Sephardic Jews' descendants after over 500 years when they fled due to persecution. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), commented that it was a "step in the right direction, although a very late one" for Spain who at last was trying to rediscover herself. Read Full Story
Washington braces as Chicago sets snowfall record
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 6 : The American capital braced as a massive storm headed its way after breaking a snowfall record in Chicago and prompting the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights for Wednesday. Read Full Story
Washington closed as 'snowquester' hits US capital
Washington, March 6 : Schools, colleges and many government offices in Washington metro area were closed as a massive snow storm nicknamed "snowquester" by punsters hit the American capital after setting snowfall records in Chicago. Read Full Story
Solzhenitsyn exhibit to open in small US town
Washington, March 6 : A small town in the US state of Vermont has voted to create a permanent exhibit to its most famous resident, Russian writer and Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn, who lived there for 17 years after his expulsion from the Soviet Union. Read Full Story
US extends two child projects in India
Mumbai, March 6 : The US has announced extension of two of its flagship projects on child survival in India by pledging financial support, an official said here Wednesday. Read Full Story
US man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor
Minneapolis, Mar 6 : United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange. Read Full Story
Indians among top 4 sources for business studies in US
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 5 : Business-related programmes are the most popular single field of study among international students in the US with China, India, South Korea and Saudi Arabia being the top four source countries, according to a new study. Read Full Story
WEF concerned over growing energy needs
Houston (USA), Mar 5 : The biggest energy challenge facing the world today is meeting the rapidly growing energy needs of emerging market nations, including the 1.3 billion people that have little or no access to modern energy, according to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 'Energy Vision 2013 - Energy Transitions: Past and Future' report launched Tuesday at the IHS CERA Week Conference. Read Full Story
US honours Indian as exchange alumni
Washington, March 5 : India's Shubhalaxmi Vaylure has been selected by US State Department as International Exchange Alumni Member for March for her dedication to building greater environmental awareness in India. Read Full Story
US to honour Indian rape victim as woman of courage
Washington, March 5 : Nirbhaya or "Fearless," the victim of a gang rape in a Delhi bus, who became the focus of women around India and their fight against gender-based violence, is among ten extraordinary women being honoured Friday with the Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award. Read Full Story
US man expresses love for urinal
New York, Mar. 4 : A man from Ohio, who was arrested for disorderly conduct/intoxication, started talking and expressing his love to the urinal in his holding cell, according to police. Read Full Story
Obama mixes Star Wars and Star Trek metaphors
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Mar 2 : President Barack Obama mixed Star Wars and Star Trek metaphors as he explained why he could not force the Republicans and Democrats to a deal to replace the forced spending cuts that kicked in Friday. Read Full Story
US hit by deep spending cuts
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Mar 2 : With no deal in sight, President Barack Obama signed an order hours before the midnight deadline to kick in USD 85 billion in what he called "dumb" spending cuts that could hurt the US economy. Read Full Story