United States Coverage

Vehicle explosion at US-Canada border in Niagara Falls, FBI investigating

The FBI is investigating a vehicle explosion Wednesday at the border crossing between Canada and the United States on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, New York.

Biden and Xi to meet Wednesday, discuss ways to improve relations

President Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday for the first time since the G20 summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss the growing fentanyl crisis and the lack of dialog between the Pentagon and the Chinese military.

China and U.S. Lay Out Rival Visions for Asia as Ships Nearly Collide

SINGAPORE -- Senior military officials from the United States and China used a conference in Singapore to push competing visions of Asia's future security: a U.S.-led safety net of well-armed partnerships versus a region where China is the center of a new international order.

Damien Cave, David Pierson and Chris Buckley, New York Times

Germany looking into reports that U.S. spied on European allies

Danish state broadcaster "d-r" said the National Security Agency (NSA) partnered with Denmark's foreign intelligence service to gather intelligence. A report finds the NSA got Danish help to spy on senior officials in Sweden, Norway, France and Germany.

Remembering US prisoners of war, those missing in action

On the third Friday of September, the United States observes a day of remembrance for those who were prisoners of war (POW) or those who are missing in action (MIA).

US officials uncover 'sophisticated' border tunnel

An incomplete tunnel found stretching from Mexico to Arizona appears to be "the most sophisticated tunnel in U.S. history," authorities said.

House adopts bill to make DC 51st state; Senate likely to kill bill

The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, saying Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to ensure that the city's 700,000 residents are allowed full voting rights, no longer subject to "taxation without representation.''

More businesses observing Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which occurs annually on June 19, has long been celebrated by Black Americans who recognize its 1865 origin as the end of slavery in the United States.

Congressman Butterfield discusses 'Justice in Policing Act'

On Monday, lawmakers in Washington introduced legislation to overhaul law enforcement in the United States. WRAL's Lena Tillett spoke with North Carolina Congressman G. K. Butterfield about the bill.

Mystery illness striking children may be linked to COVID-19

Dozens of cases of the potentially life-threatening illness have been reported in the United States and Europe.

Grandparents in Canada meet baby at border

The U.S. and Canadian border is closed but that hasn't stopped some loved ones from connecting however they can.

Western US entering worst drought in 1,200 years, study says

The study from Columbia University used tree ring data and climate models. The information let them measure moisture changes dating back to a big drought in the late 800s.

Weekly job claims in US soar to 3.3 million

3.28 million jobless claims for last week is more than double the 1.5 million new claims that analysts were expecting.

Americans turn to faith during pandemic

A church had Sunday service in the parking lot due to COVID-19 in West Memphis, Arkansas. Meanwhile in Draper, Utah, a Catholic priest offered parishioners drive up confession amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus prompts new restrictions for millions of Americans

More businesses are shutting down and the economy is taking a beating. Analysts say this may only be the beginning.

New York, San Francisco take drastic actions to keep people safe

The battle against the coronavirus is leading to unprecedented steps in two of the country's most densely populated areas. This new normal may be spreading across the country as officials try to stop the spread of the deadly virus.

U.S. Airstrikes Kill Iraqi Soldiers and Police, Iraqi Officials Say

BAGHDAD — Iraqi military officials strongly condemned the U.S. military Friday for airstrikes launched overnight that they said killed three Iraqi soldiers, two police officers and a civilian worker, and damaged an unfinished civilian airport.

Alissa J. Rubin and Eric Schmitt, New York Times

US military carried out strikes against Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq

This comes after two Americans and one British national were killed in Iraq during a rocket attack on Wednesday.

Health officials, WH continue to look for ways to combat coronavirus

Close to 600 people have tested positive across the United States, more than 20 have died and there is concern both of those numbers could climb.

Which states most closely resemble the U.S.?

So which state closely resembles the United States when it comes to politics, education and other aspects?

US coronavirus cases prompt lawmakers to pass emergency funding

In addition, state governments and businesses take their own precautions to contain the virus.

Why Women's History Month is in March

In honor of the start of Women's History Month, here's a look back at its origins.

CDC reveals America's laziest and most active states

The agency based its analysis on phone interviews conducted across the U.S. The data was compiled between 2015 and 2018.

10 most powerful countries of 2020

U.S. News and World Report' recently compiled a list to determine which countries were the most powerful in the world.

CDC reveals America's laziest and most active states

The CDC based its analysis on phone interviews conducted across the U.S. The data was compiled between 2015 and 2018.