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US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden's rule requiring workers at large companies to be vaccinated or masked and tested weekly.
Biden imposes first sanctions over North Korea weapons program after missile tests
The Biden administration has imposed its first sanctions over North Korea's weapons programs following a series of North Korean missile launches, including two since last week.
US reports at least 1.1 million Covid-19 cases in a day, shattering global record
The United States has reported at least 1.13 million new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest daily total of any country in the world.
Iran imposes sanctions on US citizens over drone killing of top general
Iran has imposed sanctions on Americans, including many from the US military, over the 2020 killing of General Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike.
Toyota dethrones GM as US sales leader after nearly a century on top
Japanese automaker Toyota has pipped General Motors Co to be named the best selling car brand in the US, ending GM's 80 years of dominance.
Thousands of desperate drivers trapped on snowbound Virginia highway
Blizzard leaves thousands of US motorists stranded in freezing conditions for more than 20 hours, many without food or water.
Nuclear powers agree no one can win a nuclear war
China, Russia, Britain, the United States and France issued a statement in agreement that a further spread of nuclear arms and a nuclear war should be avoided.
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell - Ominous Omicron
Another Covid surge in the US with a huge wave of Omicron cases and the retiring director of the National Institutes of Health warns there could be one million cases per day. And the nation is… Audio
The US year in review with Karen Kasler
Our US correspondent Karen Kasler, who is the Ohio Statehouse Bureau chief, joins the show for the last time this year, talking about the state of America and the big stories that are in play there at… Audio
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky and, uncertainty over the direction of the pandemic with the advent of the Omicron Covid strain. Also high inflation is affecting the effort… Audio
The latest on USA tornadoes
In one of the largest tornado events in United States history, more than 30 tornadoes have been reported in at least six states, including Missouri, Tennessee and Mississippi.
Strong winds collapsed… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
Kelsey joins Lynn to talk about a new study that's found people living in areas of the US that voted heavily for Donald Trump have been nearly three times as likely to die from Covid-19 and… Audio
Top US judges signal support for abortion limits
The US Supreme Court appears poised to accept a Mississippi law that would bar abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, if accepted the ruling would cut off abortion access for tens of millions of…
Actor hatched 'secret plan' for hate hoax, US court told
Jussie Smollett hatched a "secret plan" to concoct a hoax hate crime against himself, a court has heard on the opening day of the US TV actor's trial.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
America is gripped by Omicron panic, the latest Covid 19 variant. And Ron says inflation is also causing concern as dissent and disunity roils both major political parties. Eyes are also on the… Audio
Ken Follett: 'I think about my characters when I go to sleep'
Master storyteller Ken Follett is one of the best-selling authors of the past 50 years, with over 178 million sales of his 32 books in print. The Welsh writer's latest book, Never, marks a return to… Audio
Joy and relief for Black America after guilty verdict in Ahmaud Arbery killing
About 100 supporters of Ahmaud Arbery's family and Black activists broke into elated cheers and whoops outside the Georgia courthouse on Wednesday as the judge read the first verdict: "Guilty."
Five killed, more than 40 injured after vehicle plows through parade in Wisconsin
Five people were killed and more than 40 injured after an SUV sped through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, police say.
Biden says US concerned about situation in Belarus
US President Joe Biden has expressed concern about the situation in Belarus as it faces accusations of encouraging migrants to cross into Poland and Lithuania via its territory.
