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California storm damage: Communities brace for more severe weather

People in the state of California are trying to clean up after days of devastating storms that brought heavy rain and flooding to the west coast of the United States. Many are bracing for more severe weather expected to sweep northern regions in the coming days. Al Jazeera’s @AlexandraByers reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #US #California #storm

The US House may not have a speaker when it convenes. Here’s why

Republicans take control of the United States House of Representatives on Tuesday. Still, their House leader, Kevin McCarthy, may fall short of securing a majority amid opposition from far-right members. The Republican Party narrowly won a majority in November’s midterm elections but failed to take the Senate. The poor showing has led to disagreements at the top of the party. Al Jazeera’s @PattyCulhane reports from Washington, DC, the US. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #United States #US #Republicans

North America storm: Death toll rises as freezing weather continues

At least 48 people have died as severe winter storms have pummelled the United States and Canada. The freezing conditions also brought travel chaos during the holidays with the grounding of more than one thousand flights. Al Jazeera’s @Rosiland Jordan reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UnitedStates #US #Canada #storm #winter

‘Dangerous situation’ in Buffalo as storm kills dozens across US

People have died while trapped in their cars as the toll grows from the deep freeze gripping the United States. There have been at least 30 fatalities across several states, including deadly accidents on icy roads. Officials have warned that the death count could rise with motorists trapped in their vehicles in and around Buffalo in New York state. Twelve have died in the state — one of the worst-hit regions — and in Buffalo, people have been confined to their homes for several days. Al Jazeera’s @ShihabRattansi reports from Washington, DC, the US. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on […]

US winter storm: Two-thirds of country under weather warnings

At least a dozen people have been killed in the United States, with the weather predicted to become even more severe on Saturday. More than 1.7 million homes are without power. A major energy operator serving 65 million households in the eastern part of the country is warning that the grid is under severe strain. Al Jazeera’s @ShihabRattansi reports from Washington, DC, the US. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #US #UnitedStates #storm #winter

Arctic blast upends travel, disrupts power in US, Canada

A severe winter storm has gripped parts of North America. The plunging temperatures are set to deliver the coldest Christmas Day to parts of the United States in nearly 40 years. Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UnitedStates #Canada #Winter #WinterStorm #Storm #Weather #Cold #ClimateChange #Christmas #WhiteChristmas #Holidays

LATEST UPDATES | Russia accuses US of fighting proxy war in Ukraine

The Kremlin has accused the United States of fighting a proxy war against Russia after Washington boosted military support for Ukraine and hosted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a historic visit. Zelenskyy enjoyed a hero’s welcome on his lightning trip to Washington on Wednesday, with his US counterpart Joe Biden committing to providing Kyiv with $1.8bn-worth of military equipment, including the highly-sought after Patriot missile defence system. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Russia #Ukrainewar #Ukraine #US #UnitedStates

US military creates space unit in South Korea amid North Korea tensions

The US has opened a Space Force sub-command at its base in South Korea. It is expected to optimize the use of its satellites and other space-based assets as North Korea has been on a record-smashing run of missile testing this year. The unit belongs to the US Space Force, which was launched in December 2019 under then-President Donald Trump as the first new US military service in more than 70 years. The US Space Forces Korea is a subordinate of a bigger US Space Force unit established within the Indo-Pacific command in Hawaii last month. Al Jazeera’s Eunice Kim reports from Seoul. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us […]

Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death’ says West wants to destroy Russia

The man known as the “Merchant of Death” is back in Russia after a prisoner swap, already taking a swipe at Moscow’s enemies. Arms dealer Viktor Bout has given his first interview to state media, accusing the West of trying to destroy Russia. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has this report from Moscow. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Russia #ViktorBout #Russian #West #UnitedStates #Politics

LIVE UPDATES: Putin open to ne­go­ti­a­tions on end­ing Ukraine war, says Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin is open to talks on a possible settlement in Ukraine but Washington’s refusal to recognise “annexed” territories as Russian hinders the chances of compromise, the Kremlin says. US President Joe Biden has said he is prepared to speak to Putin if the Kremlin chief was looking for a way to end the war but Putin had not yet indicated that. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #Zelensky #Putin #War #Military #NATO #UnitedStates #Biden #USA