It was a mixed close on Wall Street Tuesday in the first trading
session since the Christmas holiday.
News of China's plans to reopen its borders did little to boost
sentiment as broader economic fears linger.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Republican George Santos admits to embellishing resume
Recently elected Republican congressman George Santos has admitted to lying about his education and employment record, following a New York Times investigation into his background.
He's now facing calls from Democrats to give up his House seat.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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He's now facing calls from Democrats to give up his House seat.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Judge gives co-defendant in Michigan kidnap plot 16 years in prison
A man convicted of plotting to kidnap the Governor of Michigan has been given a 16 year prison sentence.
Adam Fox was found guilty in August along with another man.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Adam Fox was found guilty in August along with another man.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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RUSSIA BANS SELLING OIL TO PRICE CAP COUNTRIES
President Vladimir Putin has banned the sale of Russian oil to any nation enforcing a price cap on its exports from February next year.
Earlier in December EU countries, Australia, and the G7 nations agreed to spend no more than 60 US dollars per barrel from Russia.
The scheme is meant to minimise Russian profits while preventing a global price shock. But Russia warned there would be retaliation.
Start Smith reports from Moscow.
Earlier in December EU countries, Australia, and the G7 nations agreed to spend no more than 60 US dollars per barrel from Russia.
The scheme is meant to minimise Russian profits while preventing a global price shock. But Russia warned there would be retaliation.
Start Smith reports from Moscow.
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Transport Dept. looking into Southwest flight delays and cancellations
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it is looking into Southwest Airlines massive number of flight cancellations, delays and poor customer service.
The airline experienced far more disruptions to its schedules than other airlines following Friday's bad winter storms.
Thousands of passengers were stranded over Christmas, with issues continuing into the week.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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At least 34 dead in New York blizzard
At least 34 people are believed to have died in a historic blizzard
that hit the region around Buffalo, New York.
And residents are bracing for more snow that's on its way on Tuesday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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that hit the region around Buffalo, New York.
And residents are bracing for more snow that's on its way on Tuesday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Covid-19 pandemic is "over" says top German virologist
A leading virologist in Germany has declared that the Covid-19 pandemic is over in the country, with the virus now largely endemic without the population.
The comments come as concerns ease about a winter wave putting significant pressure on the hospital system.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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China set to scrap quarantine for incoming travelers
China is preparing to open its borders and scrap Covid-19 quarantine rules for inbound travelers. The government says the risk of the virus has diminished, and it's time to focus on economic recovery.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Rohingya asylum seekers dock in Indonesia after drifting in sea for weeks
A boat carrying more than one hundred and eighty Rohingya asylum seekers has been allowed to land some of its passengers in Indonesia after drifting in the sea for weeks.
The fishing boat set sail from Bangladesh a month ago – but drifted in the Indian Ocean after its engine broke down.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Taliban ban on women working for NGOs hits relief work in Afghanistan
Several foreign aid groups working in Afghanistan have temporarily suspended work - saying they cannot continue without their female staff.
This after the Taliban banned women from working for non-governmental organisations. The Taliban have accused female workers at foreign aid groups of breaking dress codes by not wearing hijabs.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting.
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This after the Taliban banned women from working for non-governmental organisations. The Taliban have accused female workers at foreign aid groups of breaking dress codes by not wearing hijabs.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting.
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Monday, December 26, 2022
White House slams Xmas eve migrant buses from Texas
The White House has slammed Texas Governor Gregg Abbott after more than 100 migrants were bussed from the South Western border to Vice President Kamala Harris's DC residence.
The asylum seekers were deposited at the Naval Observatory in the US capital in freezing conditions on Christmas Eve.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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The asylum seekers were deposited at the Naval Observatory in the US capital in freezing conditions on Christmas Eve.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Buffalo blizzard death toll rises to at least 25
At least 25 people have died in Buffalo in the US State of New York following the area's worst blizzard in around half a century.
An arctic storm is battering North America this christmas- from Canada all the way down south towards the US-Mexico border.
As our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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An arctic storm is battering North America this christmas- from Canada all the way down south towards the US-Mexico border.
As our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Friday, December 23, 2022
US House ends Congress by passing $1.7 trillion funding package
The US House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion package on Friday, securing federal funding for the next fiscal year and avoiding a partial government shutdown.
It was approved by the Senate on Thursday, and President Joe Biden has pledged to sign the bill into law as soon as it reaches his desk.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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US House approves $1.7tr bill to avoid shutdown
The US House of Representatives has passed a $1.7 trillion spending
bill preventing a government shutdown at midnight.
It now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for him to sign into law.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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bill preventing a government shutdown at midnight.
It now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for him to sign into law.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Former Alameda Research co-CEO said she hid billions in loans to bankrupt crypto company FTX
The former co-CEO of Alameda Research and a co-founder of FTX research have both pleaded guilty to multiple charges of fraud.
This places even more pressure on former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after he was arrested and released on a $250m bond.
US correspondent Chris Jones has the latest.
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Meta agrees to $750 million settlement over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook's parent company Meta has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the platform of allowing third parties to access user data.
The lawsuit stemmed from revelations in 2018 that the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica had improperly obtained and used information about Facebook users.
Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Trump brands Jan 6th investigation report a "witch hunt"
Donald Trump has reacted furiously to the release of the full report from a select committee investigating the January 6th riot at the US Capitol last year, fuming at what he declares a "witch hunt."
The 845-page document, published late Thursday, found the former President engaged in a "multi-part conspiracy" to overturn the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer has more.
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Arctic blast causes travel chaos in U.S.
An arctic blast has blanketed much of the U.S. and Canada with more
than 135 million people under weather alerts.
It's causing major disruptions and impacting Christmas travel plans
for people across the country.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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than 135 million people under weather alerts.
It's causing major disruptions and impacting Christmas travel plans
for people across the country.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Traders hope for Christmas rally in week ahead [preview]
Traders in the U.S. will be looking to close the year on a high when
the markets reopen after the Christmas holiday.
It's normally a good time of year for U.S. stocks but this year
there's less festive cheer on Wall Street.
William Densloow reports from New York.
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the markets reopen after the Christmas holiday.
It's normally a good time of year for U.S. stocks but this year
there's less festive cheer on Wall Street.
William Densloow reports from New York.
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US lawmakers race to fund govt
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote in the coming
hours on an almost $1.7 trillion dollar bill to fund the government
through the next nine months.
Lawmakers are racing to beat a self-imposed deadline of midnight
Friday when the government is scheduled to shutdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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hours on an almost $1.7 trillion dollar bill to fund the government
through the next nine months.
Lawmakers are racing to beat a self-imposed deadline of midnight
Friday when the government is scheduled to shutdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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