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Donald Trump 2016-2020: Words versus actions

January 19, 2021

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.

January 19, 2021

U.N. prepares for U.S. reengagement

UN watchers expect the incoming Biden administration will change the course and bring back a more workable U.S.-UN relationship.

January 19, 2021

States struggle to determine COVID-19 vaccine priorities

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 […]

January 18, 2021

Guatemalan police clash with U.S. bound migrant caravan

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.

January 18, 2021

What can Latin America expect from Biden administration?

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?

January 18, 2021

Brazil approves emergency use of two vaccines

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.

January 16, 2021

Elderly population in U.S. run into issues for vaccine

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 […]

January 16, 2021

How Trump’s H1-B visa ban has impacted businesses in the U.S.

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 […]

January 15, 2021

Millions struggle to maintain mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic has taken not just a huge physical toll, it’s affected people emotionally as well.

January 15, 2021

Respiratory therapists on the frontline in fight against COVID-19

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 […]

January 15, 2021

How rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol

See how the Capitol storming on January 6, 2021 unfolded.

January 13, 2021

After the Capitol siege, what is the future for Trumpism?

A week after the deadly siege of the U.S Congress, Owen Fairclough reflects on where Trump’s insurrectionist supporters can take their movement

January 12, 2021

Trump to skip Biden’s inauguration

President Trump’s decision not to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration is another act of defiance in a presidency defined by breaking conventions.

January 11, 2021

Tensions rise as migrant caravans back in the U.S.

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.

January 11, 2021

Migrant families from Guatemala struggle with separation

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.

January 5, 2021

Survey of Georgia voters for senate runoff

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 […]

January 4, 2021

New strain of coronavirus found in three U.S. states

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.

January 4, 2021

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January 4, 2021

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January 4, 2021

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January 4, 2021

U.S. election runoff in Georgia to set balance of power in Senate

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.

December 28, 2020

Why are tech companies moving to L.A.?

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.

December 23, 2020

How the Kentucky Bourbon Trail survives amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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 […]

December 23, 2020

Ghost kitchens on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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.

December 23, 2020

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial underway in the U.S.

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. […]

December 22, 2020

Conceptos Plasticos uses recycled bricks to build affordable housing

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.

December 22, 2020

Cuba reopens cautiously after battling COVID-19

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.

December 22, 2020

American children ask Santa for a COVID-19 cure and gifts

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.

December 22, 2020

Tracking COVID-19 with wastewater testing in the U.S.

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.

December 22, 2020

New Development Bank boosts Brazil’s economic vitality

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.

December 22, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 vaccines

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.

December 21, 2020

Brazilian children prepare for Christmas holiday amid COVID pandemic

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.

December 21, 2020

COVID-19’s impact on minorities in the U.S.

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.

December 21, 2020

Mexico passes law to limit activities of foreign security agents

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.

December 21, 2020

Cinema Luna takes the big screen to Colombia’s rural towns

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.

December 17, 2020

6 men indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor

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.

December 16, 2020

Humiliating mistaken police raid has woman handcuffed naked

See how Chicago police made a huge error when they raided a woman’s apartment and left her naked and handcuffed for 20 minutes.

December 15, 2020

Hunger – COVID’s second blow

Learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic will have an enormous impact on hunger around the world.

December 14, 2020

New technologies for solar energy in Colombia

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.

December 14, 2020

Havana Film Festival kicks off despite COVID-19

See how Cubans to enjoy their popular Havana Film Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 14, 2020

Medical schools see surge in students amid pandemic

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.

December 14, 2020

U.S. embarks on its largest mass vaccination campaign

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.

United Nation’s Secretary-General António Guterres

December 10, 2020

U.N. Secretary-General on climate change and the future of China-U.S. relations

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.

December 9, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine distribution challenges

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 […]

December 9, 2020

Polarization in the U.S. widens despite Biden’s call for unity

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.

December 9, 2020

Police raid home of Florida’s top coronavirus data analyst

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 […]

December 9, 2020

How ski resorts survive amid the coronavirus pandemic

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 […]

December 9, 2020

African American expectations of Biden administration

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.

December 9, 2020

New startups booming amid the coronavirus pandemic

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.

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