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Trump to Meet With Kim in Visit to North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to meet with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang “by May” after receiving an invitation Thursday from the North Korean leader

Trump, Porn Star Scandal Hits Mainstream Media

With denials and evasive silence, story remains on sidelines of mainstream news until White House appears to acknowledge for first time that Trump was involved in some way with porn actress

US: Mexican Beach Resort Off-Limits to Federal Employees

The US Embassy said Americans in general should consider the security threat

Democrats: Informant Had No Evidence Clinton Benefited from Uranium Sale

Democrats said they were releasing a summary of the session because majority Republicans refused to approve the preparation of a full transcript

US Northeast Digs Out as Another Storm Looms

Heavy snow and icy roads prompt officials to close schools and cancel or delay thousands of flights across region

US State Department Offers Rewards for Info on Pakistani Militant Leaders

White House: Trump Accepts North Korean Invitation for Talks

The US says sanctions and maximum pressure on the North must continue, however

Trump Discusses Violence with Video Game Execs, Critics

Though research has failed to find a link between gun violence and graphic depictions of violence in games, meeting attendees said Trump sought to hear from all sides in a search for ways to respond to last month's Florida school shooting

Bones Found in 1940 Probably Amelia Earhart’s, Study Says 

Earhart disappeared during attempted flight around world in 1937, and search for answer to what happened to her and her navigator has captivated public

Senators: Allow Feds to Keep Guns from People Deemed Threat

The bill is modeled on state 'red-flag laws' that let officials take guns away from people who are judged to pose an imminent danger to themselves or others

Trump Plan Ends Research on Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon

U.S. Geological Survey leads 15-year study meant to determine whether 1 million-acre area surrounding national park needs protection from new uranium mining claims well into future

South Koreans in Washington to Brief on Talks with North Korea’s Leader

In Ethiopia, Tillerson urges 'realistic' approach

Study: False News 70 Percent More Likely to Spread on Twitter

Study by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab examined about 126,000 stories shared by some 3 million people on Twitter from 2006 to 2017

Trump Signs Off on US Metals Tariffs, Exempts Canada and Mexico

White House officials insist there’s been no softening of President Trump’s stance with alternatives for North American countries and the ability of other countries to negotiate their way out of new tariffs on steel and aluminum

Trump Ex-Aide Manafort Pleads Not Guilty Again, Faces July Trial

Manafort pleaded not guilty in a Virginia courtroom to charges ranging from bank fraud to filing false tax returns that were brought by Robert Mueller, the US special counsel for the Russia probe

Judge to Weigh Whether Trump's Twitter Blocks Violate Free Speech

Plaintiffs say president's Twitter account is a public forum, and that denying them access based on their views violates the First Amendment.

Trump Stands Firm on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Despite Pushback

US president's comments come as 11 nations sign deal to remove trade barriers

Tillerson Reaffirms US Commitment to Africa

AU Commission chair tells US top diplomat reported derogatory comments Trump made in January about African countries are 'in the past'

Cheers, Jeers on Capitol Hill for Lawsuit Targeting California’s ‘Sanctuary’ Policies

Justice Department demands end to state laws shielding undocumented immigrants

Israel, US Troops Train Together to Counter Missile Threats

'Juniper Cobra' exercise includes field training, computer simulations and live-fire drills of sophisticated missile-defense systems

Trump Has ‘Feeling’ Departing Aide Cohn Will Be Back

US president jokes about former Wall Street executive Gary Cohn he’ll likely be back after he makes what Trump's calling another couple hundred million dollars

US First Lady to Present International Women of Courage Award

Melania Trump also will deliver remarks at a March 21 State Department ceremony recognizing women who have shown courage and leadership in pressing for women's rights worldwide

'A Wrinkle in Time' - a Big Leap for Its Teenage Star

The Atlanta-native started acting at age 3 after she told her mother that she wanted to be a 'stuperstar'

What Swamp? Lobbyists Get Ethics Waivers to Work for Trump

Ex-lobbyists, corporate lawyers now help regulate very industries from which they previously collected paychecks

Kentucky Teachers Rally over Retirement Cuts, Warn of Strike

Kentucky state Senators took the first step toward passing a bill they say would save taxpayers $3.2 billion over next 20 years and stabilize one of country's worst-funded public pension systems

Ex-Trump Campaign Manager Lewandowski Faces Russia Interview

Lewandowski was fired before the November 2016 election and held no official positions after that, but he's remained close to Trump and some White House officials

Conway Won't Say if Punished Over Hatch Act issue

It's up to Trump to decide how — and whether — Conway is punished

Trump to Host White House Meeting on Video Game Violence

Meeting revives debate over violence linked to video games

International Women's Day

Baltimore Approves $200K for Lawyers to Help Immigrants

Fund earmarked for those facing deportation; mayor says move is meant to show city supports its residents

Tillerson Works to Ease US Tensions with Africa

AU Commission chair says Trump's comments about African counties 'in the past'

Northeast Wakes up to Deep Snow, Power Outages

Some places saw more than 2 feet of snow by late Wednesday and many communities woke up Thursday to a foot or more of snow-covered cars

China Urges North, US to Talk Soon

China urges all parties to fight for peace on the Korean peninsula, but challenges remain on the road ahead, despite Pyongyang’s recent about face

Will Florida Governor Sign Legislature's Compromise on Guns?

All eyes now on Republican Rick Scott to see if he’ll back bill passed in response to last month's high school massacre of 17 people

South Korean Envoys Head to US to Discuss North Korean Offer

Chung Eui-yong, the head of the National Security Office, left Seoul Thursday accompanied by National Intelligence Service Chief Suh Hoon

2018 International Women's Day Marked by Newfound Activism

Rallies held across the globe calling for end to discrimination, sexual violence

Suspected US Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kills Key Pakistani Militants

The deadly attack took place in the Afghan border province of Kunar

Hijab-Wearing TV Reporter Charts New Path for Muslim-Americans

Rahman now stands alone as the first full-time broadcast television news reporter in the United States to wear the traditional Muslim head scarf

Europe Split on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline as US Warns Against Dependence on Russian Gas

Germany, Netherlands support $11 billion project

Hijab Wearing TV Reporter Charts New Path for Muslim Americans

The Pew Research Center estimates there are three and a half million Muslims living in the United States, a number that will grow as they become the second largest religious group in the country by 2040. But for one television reporter in the heartland of America, these are just statistics in the background of her daily task to meet deadlines as she charts a new and historic path forward representing her faith. VOA's Kane Farabaugh reports.

'Sudden Turn' Led to Deadly Collision of US Naval Warship, Oil Tanker

Singapore issues report on 2017 collision that killed 10 US sailors aboard USS John S McCain

DACA Stalemate Continues on Capitol Hill

A program benefiting young undocumented immigrants in America formally ended Monday, leaving them at risk of deportation pending the outcome of federal court battles. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties say so-called "Dreamers" deserve permanent legal status, but Republican leaders in Congress are in no hurry to reconsider the issue after the Senate rejected a flurry of immigration proposals last month.

Amid Tariff Debate, Trump Asks China to Reduce US-China Trade Deficit

The Trump administration is asking China for a $1 billion reduction in the U.S.-China trade deficit. The request comes amid intense international debate over U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. VOA's Jesusemen Oni has more.

Texas Voting Shows Surge in Turnout for Both Parties

Primary voting got underway in Texas this week, marking the official beginning of the 2018 congressional election campaign. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and about one-third of the 100 Senate seats will be on the ballot, with huge political consequences for President Donald Trump, his Republican allies and opposition Democrats. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has a preview from Washington.

AP Fact Check: Trump Citing Wrong Information on Trade

The president leaves out what is widely regarded as the biggest reason for the loss of factory jobs: automation and other efficiencies

Ethiopia Reports Arrests Over Anti-Government Protests

Trump Spoke to Witnesses About Discussions They Had with Special Counsel

Russia denies the allegations and Trump says there was no collusion between Moscow and his campaign

Analysts: Trump Administration Lacks Experts Needed for North Korea Talks

Experts say the Trump administration lacks the experts needed to prepare and conduct direct talks with North Korea

Report: US Special Counsel Looking Into Seychelles Meeting with Russia

Erik Prince, the brother of a Trump Cabinet member, told lawmakers he discussed US-Russia Relations in January 2017 with a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin

White House: Trump Won Arbitration Order Against Stormy Daniels

The arbitration sought a restraining order against Daniels speaking out