American news

Here are some recent American news stories:

Politics

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could benefit millions of low-wage workers. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. (Source: NPR)
• President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to address the growing threat of climate change, including a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• The US economy has added 431,000 jobs in March, a strong sign of recovery from the pandemic. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in four years, a move aimed at curbing inflation. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Amazon has announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the US, as the company continues to expand its operations. (Source: CNBC)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, particularly among unvaccinated individuals. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, offering an alternative to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. (Source: NBC News)
• The US has seen a significant increase in cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease. (Source: The New York Times)

Crime

• The FBI has launched an investigation into the murder of a 13-year-old girl in Chicago, which has sparked outrage and calls for action to address gun violence. (Source: CNN)
• A former police officer has been charged with murder in the death of a Black man in Minneapolis, sparking protests and calls for justice. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US has seen a surge in hate crimes, with a 15% increase in reported incidents in 2020. (Source: The Washington Post)

Sports

• The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 17th NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. (Source: ESPN)
• The New York Yankees have signed a new contract with star player Aaron Judge, keeping him with the team through 2027. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating Canada in the final. (Source: Fox Sports)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced a new set of nominees for the 94th Oscars, with "The Power of the Dog" leading the pack with 12 nominations. (Source: Variety)
• The Grammy Awards have announced a new set of nominees for the 64th annual ceremony, with Drake and Doja Cat leading the pack with multiple nominations. (Source: Rolling Stone)
• The TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a 10th season, with a new cast of characters and a new setting. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the many news stories from the United States.