Breaking news usa now

Here are the latest breaking news updates from the United States:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The US has reported over 34 million cases of COVID-19, with over 600,000 deaths. The CDC has announced that the Omicron variant is now the dominant strain in the country.
  2. Capitol Riot Investigation: The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot has issued subpoenas to four former Trump administration officials, including former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former White House strategist Steve Bannon.
  3. Election Reform: The Senate has passed a bill aimed at strengthening election security and making it easier to vote, following a series of high-profile election disputes in recent years.
  4. Wildfires: A series of devastating wildfires are burning across the western United States, with thousands of acres already scorched and multiple towns evacuated.
  5. Economic Update: The US economy has added 467,000 jobs in January, beating expectations and marking the 10th consecutive month of job growth.

Regional News

  1. California: A massive wildfire in Northern California has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and destroyed multiple homes.
  2. Florida: A severe weather outbreak has brought tornadoes and heavy rain to parts of the state, causing widespread damage and power outages.
  3. Texas: A winter storm has brought freezing temperatures and snow to parts of the state, causing widespread disruptions and power outages.
  4. New York: A major snowstorm has hit the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions to parts of the state.
  5. Georgia: A severe weather outbreak has brought tornadoes and heavy rain to parts of the state, causing widespread damage and power outages.

International News

  1. Russia-Ukraine Tensions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, amid growing tensions between the two countries.
  2. Middle East Peace Talks: The US has announced a new initiative to revive peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, following a series of setbacks in recent years.
  3. North Korea: The US has condemned North Korea's latest missile test, calling it a "threat to regional stability" and a "violation of international law".
  4. China: The US has imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China's trade practices, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.
  5. Iran: The US has announced a new sanctions package targeting Iran's nuclear program, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have advanced to the NFC Championship game.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed a new deal with LeBron James, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 season.
  3. MLB: The New York Yankees have signed a new deal with Aaron Judge, keeping him with the team through the 2028 season.
  4. NHL: The Tampa Bay Lightning have won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, defeating the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Finals.
  5. Golf: The PGA Tour has announced a new schedule for the 2022 season, featuring a number of new events and changes to the existing schedule.

Entertainment

  1. Music: The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 2022 ceremony, with a number of big-name artists up for awards.
  2. Movies: The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 2022 ceremony, with a number of big-name films up for awards.
  3. TV: The Golden Globe Awards have announced their nominees for the 2022 ceremony, with a number of big-name shows up for awards.
  4. Books: The National Book Awards have announced their nominees for the 2022 ceremony, with a number of big-name authors up for awards.
  5. Video Games: The Game Awards have announced their nominees for the 2022 ceremony, with a number of big-name games up for awards.