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Here are the top US news stories from Reuters:
Breaking News
- Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva on June 16: US President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16, the White House announced on Tuesday.
- US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level since April: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States surged to the highest level since April, with 44,000 new cases reported on Tuesday, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- US House passes bill to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour: The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers.
Politics
- Biden's infrastructure plan faces opposition from Republicans: President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, which aims to invest $2.3 trillion in the country's roads, bridges, and public transportation, is facing opposition from Republicans in Congress.
- US Senate confirms Biden's pick for Federal Reserve chair: The US Senate confirmed Jerome Powell as the chair of the Federal Reserve, a position he has held since 2018.
- Trump's impeachment trial to begin in February: The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin in February, with the Senate expected to vote on whether to convict him on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection.
Business
- US stocks rise as investors await Fed decision: US stocks rose on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, with the S&P 500 index rising 0.5%.
- Amazon to hire 100,000 workers in US: Amazon announced on Tuesday that it plans to hire 100,000 workers in the United States, as the company prepares for the holiday shopping season.
- US jobless claims fall to lowest level since March: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since March, according to data from the Labor Department.
Health
- US COVID-19 cases surge in summer heat: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States surged in recent weeks, with the country reporting over 40,000 new cases on Tuesday, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- US FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccine: The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, which is expected to be distributed to healthcare providers in the coming weeks.
- US hospitals face staffing shortages amid COVID-19 surge: Hospitals in the United States are facing staffing shortages amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many healthcare workers forced to work overtime or take on extra shifts.
Sports
- US Open tennis tournament to be played without fans: The US Open tennis tournament will be played without fans in attendance, the United States Tennis Association announced on Tuesday.
- NFL to play 2021 season with reduced capacity: The National Football League announced on Tuesday that it will play the 2021 season with reduced capacity at its stadiums, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- US Olympic team to compete in Tokyo without fans: The US Olympic team will compete in the Tokyo Olympics without fans in attendance, the International Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday.