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Social media has always been into trouble for spreading misinformation. (Photo: ANI)

60 per cent Americans don't trust Facebook with their personal information

Fifty-seven per cent of Americans believe that social media sites do more to divide the country than unite it.

09 Apr 2019 11:50 AM

President Donald Trump on Thursday again threatened to seal the US-Mexican border, claiming in a tweet that America's southern neighbour is allowing illegal immigrants to cross unhindered. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump threatens to shut US-Mexico border, again

This new threat shows that Trump is doubling down on his bid to make immigration a keystone of the gathering 2020 reelection campaign.

29 Mar 2019 2:16 PM

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly explosion. (Photo:File)

Two US service members killed in ISIS-claimed attack in Syria

Two US service members were among those killed in a fiery explosion.

17 Jan 2019 9:12 AM

Three quarters of the US’ total annual consumption of almost $45 billion worth of cocaine comes from Colombia.

America is central to the economy of drugs

The world’s major cocaine production centres are all located in South America.

27 Oct 2018 12:31 AM

Risk stages for children with chronic kidney disease uncovered

Healthcare providers currently rely mainly on their own clinical experience.

25 Jul 2018 11:05 AM

The incident proved rather too much for Balew, described by Remme as a "big wuss" who laid down and cried after the firearm went off. (Photo: Twitter/MessengerNews)

Bad dog! US man shot by pet pooch

Richard Remme of Fort Dodge was encouraging his dog Balew, a cross between a pit bull and a labrador, to jump on his lap.

12 May 2018 7:11 PM

India has requested the US to exempt it from the hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

India requests US for exemption from steel, aluminium tariffs

India exports around USD 1.5 billion worth of these products to America.

02 Apr 2018 3:51 PM

In 2007, she began selling mason jars of her one-of-a-kind infusion out of the back of her car and soon gained a following,

American woman's 'chai business' makes her millionaire

According to Inc., the magazine for growing companies, Eddy's love for the tea grew during her visit to India.

28 Mar 2018 8:16 AM

Many transgender patients pay cash for gender-affirming surgery

After 2012, the proportion of patients paying cash for surgery not covered by insurance decreased minutely each year.

17 Mar 2018 10:08 AM

Rottinghaus and Vaughn said that Trump's position could greatly increase by the next poll, which will be published in 2022.

Donald Trump worst president in history of US, reveals ‘Greatness’ study

American Political Science Association released results ranking each of America's 44 presidents on Greatness scale.

21 Feb 2018 12:54 PM

Nederlandse kooikerhondje, Escher, right, and Rhett are shown during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in New York. The club announced that it's recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. (Photo: AP)

American Kennel Club adds two new dog breeds to its roster

The grand basset griffon Vendeen and Nederlandse kooikerhondje are the first breeds added to the roster since 2016.

11 Jan 2018 9:28 AM

State lawmakers in America are pushing schools to put more emphasis on teaching students how to tell truth from lies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spread of fake news prompts literacy efforts in schools

Several more states are expected to consider such bills in the coming year, including Arizona, New York and Hawaii.

01 Jan 2018 11:14 AM

Guest editors are a holiday tradition on the popular Radio 4 morning news program.

Prince Harry to guest edit BBC show, interviewing Obama

He chose some of the topics and focuses on issues he has been involved in, including mental health and the military.

27 Dec 2017 1:34 PM

During an altercation over sex toys and a laptop, the couple got into a verbal argument. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman slaps boyfriend over sex toys, arrested for domestic battery

The incident occurred at the couple's home in Palm Harbor, Tampa, Florida.

07 Dec 2017 5:39 PM

A woman who had been born without a uterus gave birth to the baby at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. (Photo: Pixabay)

First baby from a uterus transplant in the US born in Dallas

A statement called the Dallas birth "another important milestone in the history of reproductive medicine."

03 Dec 2017 10:00 AM

Countless organisations were founded to help integrate these highly valuable new citizens upon their arrival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Einstein's plea for aiding Jewish refugees to be auctioned

By 1950s, the Council had helped more than 3,000 refugees secure jobs and live healthy, productive lives, the auction house said.

19 Nov 2017 2:36 PM

Jesmyn Ward's Sing, Unburied, Sing, a surreal and poetic novel about a struggling family in Mississippi, on Wednesday night won the National Book Award for fiction.

Jesmyn Ward wins National Book Award for Sing, Unburied, Sing

It is the second time Ward is receiving the fiction prize, having won in 2011 for Salvage the Bones.

16 Nov 2017 5:48 PM

Obama's doodles sold for over USD 11,000 at auction

The online auction house had expected the item to be sold for USD 8,000.

15 Nov 2017 2:21 PM

Trump has made extensive use of messages on Twitter to attack his opponents and promote his policies both during the 2016 presidential campaign and since then. (Photo: AFP/File)

Twitterati react to deaprting employee who deactivated Trump's account

According to a company spokesperson, the act was done by Twitter customer-support employee who did this on his last day with the company.

03 Nov 2017 12:39 PM

Research suggests parents may be responsible for picky eating habits in children

Parents can now breathe easy, it's the genetic makeup that's responsible for your children’s fussy eating.

05 Oct 2017 7:18 PM

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