1 dead as tornadoes hit southern U.S.

This photo shows storm-damaged facilities of Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin, Texas, the United States, Dec. 28, 2024. At least one person died…[More]

Video shows U.S. prison officers' fatal assault of inmate

NEW YORK, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Corrections officers punched and kicked a handcuffed, shackled inmate in the groin and chest during a fatal attack at a …[More]

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

HOUSTON, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday at the age of 100, …[More]

U.S. jobless claims totaled 219,000 last week amid cooling labor market

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Initial jobless claims in the United States slightly decreased to 219,000 last week amid a cooling labor market, the U…[More]

Four injured in shooting, stabbing incident at U.S. Phoenix airport on Christmas night

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Three people were shot and one was stabbed on Christmas night in a shooting and stabbing incident at an international…[More]

U.S. low-income voters fear Trump may slash benefits: report

NEW YORK, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Low-income Americans who voted for Donald Trump say they are counting on him to keep their benefits intact even while hi…[More]