Health Sep 11

The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the pledge Saturday as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Hanoi. The visit comes amid a virus lockdown in Vietnam to contain a coronavirus surge.

Nation Sep 10

Firefighters were diverted from the huge Caldor Fire south of Lake Tahoe to fight multiple overnight lightning fires throughout El Dorado County, according to the local unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Politics Sep 10

President Joe Biden unveiled on Thursday his administration's latest plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Among a number of action items are moves to require vaccination against COVID-19 for an estimated 100 million American workers.

Health Sep 10

So far, nearly three-quarters of Americans aged 12 and older have received at least one vaccine dose, but millions more remain vulnerable to the virus as the delta variant has fueled new infections, hospitalizations and deaths.

Nation Sep 10

Blinken's comments came during a 9/11 commemoration at the State Department on Friday.

World Sep 09

The move comes at a time when the government is planning to end subsidies on vital products such as fuel and some medicines that is widely expected to increase prices of most products.

Nation Sep 09

Thousands are still struggling without electricity and water outside the metro area, and officials say oppressive heat is contributing to both health problems and the misery.

Politics Sep 09

White House press secretary Jen Psaki is expected to hold a press briefing on Thursday.

Politics Sep 08

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday defended the White House's continued engagement with a Taliban government that includes an FBI most wanted terrorist and no women named to top positions.

World Sep 08

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is calling on rich countries with large supplies of coronavirus vaccines to refrain from offering booster shots through the end of the year.