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U.S. diplomat Gordon Sondland told the impeachment panel investigating President Donald Trump Wednesday that despite the president's denial, U.S. aid to Ukraine was conditioned on investigations benefiting Trump's personal political interests. Sondland's testimony could mark a turning point in the impeachment inquiry in the U.S. House of Representatives. VOA's congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports from Capitol Hill on the testimony that could impact Trump's future in office.

Envoys plant trees in a Washington park to earn goodwill, set example on how to combat buildup of greenhouse gases

The ride-hailing company is planning to let passengers and drivers record audio of rides in Brazil and Mexico as part of a pilot and in the hopes of addressing safety concerns

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. began shutting off power to 375,000 Californians on Wednesday in an effort to prevent its power lines from starting more wildfires

At daylong forum he chaired with his wife, former President Bill Clinton says efforts to increase access to credit in underserved areas can help bridge America's partisan divide

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he's certain the awarding of a $10 billion cloud-computing contract to Microsoft instead of Amazon was done fairly

A Navy SEAL whose rank was restored by President Donald Trump after being convicted of posing with a dead body was summoned to appear Wednesday before Navy leaders