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Hits ‘keep coming’: Hospitals in US struggle as COVID beds fill

The national seven-day average of COVID-19 hospital admissions was 60,000 by Wednesday, 50% higher than in early November

19 Dec 2021 11:03 AM

Supremes’ original member Barbara Martin passes away

The news of her death was confirmed by The Supremes’ official Facebook and Twitter accounts

07 Mar 2020 3:47 PM

American financier George Soros (Photo: AP)

George Soros unveils a billion dollar fund against resurgent nationalism

Soros pledged one billion dollars for a new university network project to fight the erosion of civil society.

27 Jan 2020 10:02 AM

Un-refrigerated boxes containing about 36 sets of remains were recovered from the Perry Funeral Home along with another 27 sets of remains in a freezer, police said. (Representational Image | AFP)

Remains of over 60 babies, fetuses found stashed in funeral home in US

This comes about a week after badly decomposed bodies of 11 babies were found hidden in a false ceiling at another funeral home in Michigan.

20 Oct 2018 11:09 AM

The funeral home was also accused of several licensing and financial violations, the agency said. (Representational Image)

Bodies of 11 babies found hidden in former funeral home in Detroit

9 badly decomposed bodies were found inside a box and two inside a casket, all hidden in a false ceiling at former Cantrell Funeral Home.

13 Oct 2018 2:21 PM

After her performance, Ariana Grande was congratulated by Bishop Charles H Ellis III, who wrapped his arm around her, his hand high above her waist and his fingers pressed against her chest. (Photo: AP)

Maybe I was too friendly: Bishop apologises for ‘groping’ Ariana Grande at funeral

Bishop Charles H Ellis III, who officiated funeral of Aretha Franklin, also apologized for joke he made to Ariane Grande about her name.

02 Sep 2018 3:45 PM

The Tesla Inc Model 3 sedan is the most profitable electric car in the automotive industry, according to the head of a top automotive consultant. (Photo: AP)

Tesla Model 3 is most profitable electric car, says consultant

Munro had been critical of the car’s fit and finish but praised its handling on the road.

18 Jul 2018 4:53 PM

Rathburn was convicted of defrauding customers and violating hazardous shipping laws. (Photo: File | Representational)

US businessman gets 9 yrs in jail for selling diseased organs to educators

Rathburn earned $13 million from 1997 to 2013 by selling or leasing human remains that had been donated to science.

23 May 2018 1:01 PM

Ford's N America Prez Raj Nair steps down for 'inappropriate behaviour'

As North American chief, Nair was responsible for operations that generate about 90 percent of Ford's global profits.

22 Feb 2018 2:11 PM

Navy sailors carry an unidentified body on to the deck of KD Lekiu frigate after it was recovered in the waters off the Johor coast of Malaysia. (Photo: AP)

Bodies of some 10 missing US sailers found after collision off Singapore

US Rep. Rodney Davis said he was informed by Logan Palmer's family that the central Illinois man is missing.

23 Aug 2017 8:25 AM

Protesters with ‘Today Refuse Fascism’ hoist signs at Columbus Circle in New York City on Monday prior to a march to Trump Tower to denounce the Supreme Court’s partial reinstatement of the travel ban on citizens of six Muslim countries. (Photo: AFP)

All Iraqis on deportation row get US court relief

District judge sides with ACLU lawyers’ revised complaint.

28 Jun 2017 12:58 AM

US: India-born doctor, wife in genital mutilation case seek jail release

They're accused of conspiring with another doctor who is charged with performing genital mutilation on 7-year-old girls at a clinic.

26 Apr 2017 5:04 PM

Indian-origin female doctor charged with genital mutilation of girls in US

Female genital mutilation typically involves the partial or total removal of the clitoris and is barred by numerous international treaties.

14 Apr 2017 8:48 AM

The prosecutor's office declined to comment Thursday. (Representational image)

US teenage kills himself after girlfriend fakes suicide in prank

Boy's mother said that after seeing posts about his girlfriend, Tysen replied over social media that he was going to kill himself.

07 Apr 2017 2:27 PM

Sabit, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud, had a financial stake in Apex Medical Technologies LLC and made money when he used its spinal devices. (Photo: Facebook)

US: Surgeon gets nearly 20 years in prison for his 'butchery'

The doctor had performed unnecessary spinal surgeries in California before moving to Michigan to do the same.

10 Jan 2017 11:03 AM

Ford Motor Co has shelved plans to produce a new compact car family designed mainly for emerging markets like India and China, industry sources said, reflecting disappointing sales of mainstream model

03 Sep 2016 12:55 AM

Tesla shortens web address, mum on formal name change

Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors Inc has changed its internet address from teslamotors.com to tesla.com, hinting at a possible company name change as part of CEO Elon Musk's latest and still undisc

22 Jul 2016 3:03 AM

Tesla Motors working on autopilot radar changes after crash

Tesla Motors is working on modifications to its autopilot system after it failed to stop for a tractor-trailer rig in a Florida crash that killed the driver of a Model S sedan.

19 Jul 2016 12:45 AM

Fiat Chrysler offers hackers cash for cyber threats

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) NV will offer rewards of as much as $1,500 to ethical hackers who tell the auto maker about data security weaknesses in its vehicles, the company said.

14 Jul 2016 1:06 AM

US probing multiple companies in Volkswagen criminal investigation

Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates said investigators are looking at "multiple companies" in probe, but she did not identify any of them

29 Jun 2016 11:07 AM

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