California AG nominated to take over U.S. Health and Human Services
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Read More...U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Read More...UN watchers expect the incoming Biden administration will change the course and bring back a more workable U.S.-UN relationship.
Read More...At the Someren Glen senior living community in Centennial, Colorado, residents recently received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. For them, it’s not a moment too soon. “They are asking a lot of questions, they’re eager to get in line, they are thrilled […]
Read More...One of the largest Central American migrant caravans ever seen is on the move to the U.S. on foot. Some 9,000 migrants have entered Guatemala from Honduras since Friday. They were beaten with sticks and tear gassed as they faced a Guatemalan military blockade. See the latest.
Read More...In four years as president, Trump made just one visit to Latin America in 2018 for the G20 summit. In contrast, as vice president, Joe Biden visited the region 16 times. A sign, his team says, of his interest in and knowledge of the U.S.’s southern neighbors. So, what can Latin America expect from Biden administration?
Read More...Brazil has approved two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. One is from China, while the other was developed in the United Kingdom. Brasilia plans to manufacture both vaccines, with a nation-wide rollout in the coming days.
Read More...In the United States, about 11 million people have received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, while more than 31 million doses have been distributed. Authorities at state and local levels are struggling to iron out logistical challenges of the rollout, while some […]
Read More...Back in June, the Trump administration put a temporary ban on H-1B visas that allow employers to hire foreign workers with highly-specialized skills that are hard to get in the U.S. workforce. This was one of a number of moves over the years that sought […]
Read More...The pandemic has taken not just a huge physical toll, it’s affected people emotionally as well.
Read More...It was time, finally, for Jerry Johnson to go home. The 77-year-old man was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late November and had been at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Colorado ever since. Hospital employees formed a clap line, serenading Johnson as he was wheeled out […]
Read More...See how the Capitol storming on January 6, 2021 unfolded.
Read More...A week after the deadly siege of the U.S Congress, Owen Fairclough reflects on where Trump’s insurrectionist supporters can take their movement
Read More...President Trump’s decision not to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration is another act of defiance in a presidency defined by breaking conventions.
Read More...While migrant caravans continue to form in Central America and move northwards,they are faced with more barriers than ever. Now, many Hondurans don’t even make it to Mexico – getting blocked by Guatemala’s military and civilian police forces – under increased pressure from Washington.
Read More...The Trump administration separated more than 5,500 children from their parents and most of these families were from Central America. Although the administration comes to a close, migrant families are returning home separated and don’t know when they may be reunited.
Read More...AP VoteCast is a wide ranging survey of the American electorate, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for The Associated Press. The survey of more than 2,700 voters in Georgia will provide insight into who voted, and why, in the state’s Senate runoff […]
Read More...The new coronavirus variant has been identified in three U.S. states, Colorado, California and Florida. Experts suspect it’s present and spreading in many more. See the latest.
Read More...CGTN America is looking for a Production Coordinator in Washington D.C.
Read More...CGTN America is looking for a Business News TV & Online Producer in Washington D.C.
Read More...Two incumbent Republican senators are trying to hold on to their seats against two Democrat challengers. The balance of power in the U.S. for the next two years literally hinges on this election.
Read More...With its studios, technical infrastructure, and talent network, Los Angeles has always been a global hub for entertainment production. Lately, it’s been attracting several tech companies to expand their base of production.
Read More...COVID-19 has been felt in every part of the United States from major cities to the most rural of regions. In Kentucky, the virus is disrupting life along the famed Bourbon Trail. Bourbon and the tourism it brings to the so-called Bluegrass State is […]
Read More...The COVID-19 pandemic has forced numerous industries to adapt to new ways of doing business. One industry that’s faced dramatic change is the restaurant sector. As Mark Niu reports, the pandemic has accelerated the competition in the virtual food space.
Read More...This week’s Moderna rollout means there are now two vaccines available to protect people from COVID-19. Several other vaccines could get the green light in the next few months, including one that was once a leading candidate, but ran into problems earlier this year. […]
Read More...A Colombian company is constructing houses in a blink of an eye. Just four people can build this 40-square-meter house in just five days. See how these affordable housing units are built in days with recycled materials.
Read More...After nearly a 10-month fight against COVID-19, Cuba has significantly controlled the virus spread. It has reactivated social and economic activity and reopened its borders to the world, under cautious measures, with a hopeful look at the upcoming year 2021.
Read More...With Christmas just a few days away, children’s Christmas wishes for Santa Claus are different this year in the U.S. Many wishes reflect their pain and heartbreak in 2020.
Read More...Many cities across the United States are now analyzing their sewage to get a sense of how much of the virus is circulating in their communities. See how wastewater testing helps scientists to track COVID-19 in the U.S.
Read More...The New Development Bank, formerly BRICS Bank ,is becoming an important, multilateral investment institution. It’s financing a project in the Amazon, which is leading to better opportunities for Brazilians. See the latest.
Read More...Some good news on the fight against COVID-19. Moderna rolls out its vaccine across the United States. But even with that step forward, a new coronavirus variant is causing global concern.
Read More...A traditional NGO Christmas campaign in Rio de Janeiro’s most poverty-stricken favelas is preparing for Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic. See what’s special this year.
Read More...The COVID-19 has exposed long-standing health and social inequalities in the U.S. Challenges remain despite the hope that the vaccines will soon bring an end to the pandemic. See the latest.
Read More...Mexico has passed legislation that will limit the activities of foreign law enforcement agencies within the country, as the country reports it’s most violent year on record with 40,000 homocides.
Read More...For many Colombians, going to the cinema is not an option. See how this organization takes the big screen to the most remote regions of the country.
Read More...A federal grand jury has charged six men with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in what investigators say was a plot by anti-government extremists who were angry over her coronavirus policies.
Read More...See how Chicago police made a huge error when they raided a woman’s apartment and left her naked and handcuffed for 20 minutes.
Read More...Learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic will have an enormous impact on hunger around the world.
Read More...What if a solar panel could follow the sun like a sunflower? One Colombian startup is working on how to perfect the solar energy panel for the Latin American region. See the latest.
Read More...See how Cubans to enjoy their popular Havana Film Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More...Public health and medical programs are seeing quite a spike in enrollment as COVID-19 continues to spread in the U.S., killing more than 300,000 people. See the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical students in the U.S.
Read More...For the first time, Americans are getting the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. An intensive care nurse in New York was the first to get the shot on Monday. See the latest.
Read More...The U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres sits down with CGTN’s Liling Tan to discuss how China has spearheaded leadership in fighting climate change and what the future of American and Chinese relations may look like with Joe Biden’s administration.
Read More...For a country in the midst of a brutal surge of COVID-19 cases, a vaccine cannot come soon enough. “Help is in fact on the way,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious, recently. “Vaccines are literally on […]
Read More...U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is renowned for his bipartisanship. But the gulf between Democrats and Republicans has been deepening for years. And for some, the post-election climate suggests the U.S. will be more divided than ever, despite Biden’s pledge to unite the country.
Read More...Police in Florida raided the home Monday of the state’s former top COVID-19 data analyst and seized computer equipment. Authorities claim Rebekah Jones hacked into the state’s Department of Health system and posted a subversive message. Jones denied the accusation and believes the […]
Read More...When the pandemic first hit the United States ski resorts quickly shut down. Many have now reopened with new protocols meant to keep skiers and staff safe. The requirements are intended to limit the number of skiers on the hill to allow for social […]
Read More...It’s estimated that 87 percent of Black voters in the U.S. cast their ballots for President-elect Joe Biden. As he prepares to become the country’s 46th President, many are looking to see how his administration will address issues affecting the Black community.
Read More...The coronavirus pandemic has shut down hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United States. However, it has also led to a spike in the number of new startups. Take a look at what’s driving the boom in new businesses in these trying times.
Read More...