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'Make America Healthy Again' report cites nonexistent studies: authors
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - At least four of the studies cited in a flagship White House report on children's health do not exist, authors listed in the document told AFP Thursday, casting doubt on the paper outlining US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda.
Four dead in plane crash that sparked Washington alert
AFP, Published on 05/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - US aviation officials on Monday were investigating the fatal crash of an "unresponsive" private plane that strayed over the nation's capital and prompted the scrambling of F-16 fighter jets.
Pulitzer Board honours Ukrainian journalists covering Russia's war
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» NEW YORK - The Pulitzer Prize Board honoured Ukrainian journalists on Monday for their "courage, endurance and commitment to truthful" coverage of Russia's invasion of their country.
'Rust' producers showed 'indifference' to gun safety: report
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» LOS ANGELES - Producers of the movie "Rust" demonstrated "plain indifference" to firearms hazards and repeatedly violated industry safety protocols on the set where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer, New Mexico health officials said Wednesday.
Driverless car stopped in San Francisco puzzles cops
AFP, Published on 13/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco police faced an unprecedented problem recently when an officer stopped a car that was driving at night with no headlights on, only to discover there was no one inside.
Trump 'more likely than not' obstructed Congress - US judge
AFP, Published on 29/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: A federal judge ruled on Monday that former US president Donald Trump "more likely than not" engaged in criminal conduct with his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Capitol riot panel votes to hold Trump aide in contempt
AFP, Published on 14/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: Lawmakers investigating the assault on the US Capitol voted unanimously Monday to pursue criminal contempt charges against Donald Trump's former chief of staff for refusing to testify.
US Capitol riot panel moves to hold Trump aide in contempt
AFP, Published on 13/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - Lawmakers investigating the assault on the US Capitol prepared Monday to vote on recommending criminal contempt charges against Donald Trump's former chief of staff for refusing to testify.
Pulitzer Board honors teen who filmed George Floyd murder
AFP, Published on 12/06/2021
» NEW YORK - The Pulitzer Prize Board awarded a "special citation" on Friday to the teenager whose video of the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer sparked worldwide protests against racial injustice.
US school bars vaccinated teachers, falsely citing risk to students
AFP, Published on 28/04/2021
» MIAMI: A private school in Florida is barring teachers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 from coming into contact with students, arguing against all evidence that the educators pose a health risk.