US Congress considers 'must-pass' defense policy bill that would top Trump's spending requestAmerica's lawmakers have approved a massive defense bill. It authorizes a record $901 billion for national security. The legislation includ...
08 Dec, 2025, 07.34 AM IST
Who is Clay Higgins? Louisiana congressman casts sole “no” vote in overwhelming 427‑1 House approval of Epstein filesLouisiana Congressman Clay Higgins stood alone in opposing a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. He voiced worries about e...
19 Nov, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
NYC winter snow forecast: Meteorologists predict 17 to 21 inches with La Niña influenceNew York City is expected to receive between 17 and 21 inches of snow this winter, up from less than 13 inches last year, AccuWeather predi...
06 Oct, 2025, 11.31 AM IST
Millions at risk as torrential rains slam the US — flash floods could hit without warning - is your city in the danger zone?A significant portion of the U.S. faces imminent flash flood risks due to persistent hot and humid conditions fueling intense rainfall. A s...
18 Jul, 2025, 10.52 PM IST
US: Heavy rains batter Louisiana as Hurricane Francine makes landfallHurricane Francine, a Category 2 storm with winds reaching 100 mph, made landfall on the Louisiana coast in Terrebonne Parish. The storm ca...
12 Sep, 2024, 07.23 AM IST
Tornado alert for Texas to Arkansas. Check weather forecastTornado alert has been issued for several regions from Arkansas to Texas.
12 Jan, 2024, 10.34 PM IST
El Niño Winter on the horizon: What to expect in the US and how long will it last?El Niño happens when the equatorial Pacific Ocean encounters extended periods of temperatures warmer than usual. The current El Niño starte...
26 Sep, 2023, 12.53 AM IST
14-year-old girl gets shot while playing hide-and-seek in USA 58-year-old man, who belongs from Louisiana, has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old girl. The child was playi...
10 May, 2023, 03.00 PM IST
Why Hurricane Ida crippled the New Orleans power gridEntergy Corp, the largest Louisiana utility, is facing tough questions on whether it had done enough to harden the electric system, which l...
04 Sep, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
100 million Americans brace for more cold, ice and snowAt least 20 people have died, some while struggling to find warmth inside their homes. In the Houston area, one family succumbed to carbon ...
17 Feb, 2021, 06.34 PM IST
- How NASA is aiding response to hurricane Harvey
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) NASA has said it is providing technical assistance and scientific expertise to help respond to hurricane Harvey w...
31 Aug, 2017, 11.22 AM IST
Three killed in shooting incidents in United StatesThree persons, including a policeman, were killed today in separate shooting incidents in the US, a day after a disgruntled gunman killed t...
27 Aug, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
- Oil drops, raises consumption concerns for US economy
Cos like BP and Exxon Mobil shut almost 6% of Gulf of Mexico crude output due to storm warning.
03 Sep, 2011, 02.02 AM IST
- Arrests in health care fraud busts across US
Federal authorities arrested more than 30 suspects, including doctors, and were seeking others in a major health care fraud bust on Wednesd...
30 Jul, 2009, 01.02 AM IST
- Economic damage from Ike may be less than feared
A small change in Hurricane Ike's course just before it crashed into the Texas coast may have spared the state and the nation from signific...
14 Sep, 2008, 03.39 AM IST
- $6-10 billion insured losses from Gustav: expert
Hurricane Gustav will result in up to $10 billion in insured losses and a long-term five per cent cut to oil and natural gas production in ...
02 Sep, 2008, 07.09 AM IST
- $6-12 bn insured losses from Gustav: Expert
Hurricane Gustav will result in up to $12 bn in insured losses and a long-term 5% cut to oil and natural gas production in the US Gulf Coas...
02 Sep, 2008, 12.05 AM IST