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The US-Iranian tensions exacerbated on 8 May, when the Islamic Republic announced that it had suspended some of its obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Although Washington sent an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East to contain the alleged Iranian threat, President Trump then stressed that he doesn’t want war with Tehran.

Tensions have flared in the volatile region, with US diplomats warning that airliners flying over the Persian Gulf risk “mis-identification” and nonessential diplomatic staffers acting upon orders to leave the US Embassy in Baghdad.

Josiah Zayner, who injected himself with CRISPR to try to enhance his muscles, is under investigation by California state officials for practising medicine without a license.

Michigan Republican and member of the House Freedom Caucus Justin Amash accused President Trump of engaging in "impeachable conduct", becoming the first Republican in the House to raise the question of President’s impeachment.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Up to 200 people gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest the US government’s seizure of the Venezuelan embassy and the arrest of four activists who resided in the diplomatic facility as guests of the Venezuelan government.

Toyota Motor Corp. issued a statement answering US President Trump’s proclamation that some auto sector imports were a threat to national security, signalling Japanese investments are “not welcomed” in the US.

A US Golf Association managing director of communications confirmed that the organisation is looking into the matter and is taking appropriate action to remove the “erroneous” scores.

The inmate, who is also the owner of the dog the ladies allegedly had sex with, reportedly sought to enlist their aid to influence a witness in his case.

Active shooter drills are a common thing in the United States, where school shootings have been an unsettling trend, but one such event in Pennsylvania stirred strong criticism after it appeared that the mock attacker was made to look like a Muslim.

The sleeping bags and debris seen in the video tweeted by the president’s son turned out to be the result of people camping to see a BTS performance, and were promptly cleaned up after the concert was over.

Despite approaching 50, Jennifer Lopez is back with a sizzling hot music video and seemingly has no plans of letting up.

This comes amid mounting US-Iranian tensions which exacerbated on 8 May, when Tehran announced that it would suspend some of its obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The move was followed by new anti-Iranian sanctions and the deployment of a US aircraft strike group to the Gulf to address what Washington sees as a threat from Tehran.

The shooting took place at a house party near Ball State University early on Saturday, local media reported citing authorities.

US police raided the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, DC Thursday morning, arresting four activists from the Embassy Protection Collective who had lived inside the building for over a month, insisting they were taking care of the embassy on behalf of the Venezuelan government until the crisis is resolved.

Last year, author Peter Schweizer claimed in his book that former US Vice President Joe Biden’s son had clinched “a $1 billion private equity deal with a subsidiary of the Chinese government’s Bank of China”. In April, Biden signalled his readiness to enter the US 2020 presidential race.

According to media reports, over 30 tornadoes have been spotted recently across the central United States as thunderstorms developed, bringing hail and gale-force wind.

Timeless diva Jennifer Lopez has never been shy about showing off her shapely body, as she's proven yet again on the set for a new music video, Jealous, with DJ Khaled.

While Attorney General William Barr said he “couldn’t say” whether special counsel Robert Mueller knew there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, Rep. Devin Nunes believes Mueller knew it from the start.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Executive Director of Field Operations Randy Howe in a letter to an advocacy group lawyer confirmed that the agency gathered information from Mexican authorities on American journalists suspected of aiding illegal migrants.

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – Caracas is willing to engage in dialogue with the US administration on the basis of mutual respect, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has said.