The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal …

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9 hours ago · A U.S. immigration officer shot and wounded a Venezuelan man fleeing a traffic stop in Minneapolis on Wednesday, the government said, escalating tension over an …

5 days ago · The United States is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and …

United States Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist’s home will chill reporting Press freedom advocates are concerned that this week’s raid on a Washington …

Jan 22, 2024 · The United States, officially known as the United States of America (USA), shares its borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. To the east lies the vast Atlantic …