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US News | D-day commemorations begin for 80th anniversary – in pictures | Amznusa.com

Veterans and world leaders attend ceremonies to mark 80 years since allied troops landed in France during the second world war Continue reading… ​ Veterans and world leaders attend ceremonies to mark 80 years since allied troops landed in France during the second world war Continue reading… D-day, World news, Second world war, Photography, King Charles III, Emmanuel Macron, UK news, France, Europe, US news 

US News | Boeing's Starliner spacecraft lifts off carrying two Nasa astronauts to ISS – video | Amznusa.com

Two Nasa astronauts were on their way to the International Space Station after Boeing’s pioneering Starliner capsule finally made its much-delayed first crewed flight from Cape Canaveral. The liftoff came seven years after the spacecraft’s original target date, five years after the failure of an uncrewed test flight and following a more recent series of postponements for technical reasons that resulted launch attempts aborted twice. The veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams reached orbit 12 minutes after the 10.52am ET launch. If the eight- to 10-day mission is successful, Starliner will give Nasa a second option for ferrying humans to low Earth orbit after SpaceX’s Dragon capsule Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft lifts off for first crewed flight after multiple delays Continue reading… ​ Two Nasa astronauts were on their way to the International Space Station after Boeing’s pioneering Starliner capsule finally made its much-delayed first crewed f...

USA & CANADA NEWS | California police find 2,800 stolen Lego sets | Amznusa.com

Police arrested two people in a suspected Lego theft ring. ​ Police arrested two people in a suspected Lego theft ring.  

Latin America News | Migrants and drugs - why Mexico's election matters to the US | Amznusa.com

Who is elected as Mexico’s next president on Sunday will have repercussions on US-Mexico relations. ​ Who is elected as Mexico’s next president on Sunday will have repercussions on US-Mexico relations.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Amanda Knox 'tired' after reconviction but vows to fight | Amznusa.com

Amanda Knox says she is “determined to keep fighting” after a Florence court re-convicted her for slander. ​ Amanda Knox says she is “determined to keep fighting” after a Florence court re-convicted her for slander.  

Latin America News | Democratic lawmakers criticise Biden's border plan | Amznusa.com

It’s a mistake to try to ‘out-Republican the Republicans’, one House member said about the executive action. ​ It’s a mistake to try to ‘out-Republican the Republicans’, one House member said about the executive action.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Alex Jones asks to liquidate assets in $1.5bn debt | Amznusa.com

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked a Texas court to allow him to liquidate his assets as part of bankruptcy proceedings. ​ Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked a Texas court to allow him to liquidate his assets as part of bankruptcy proceedings.  

Latin America News | Biden announces ban on migrants crossing border unlawfully | Amznusa.com

The US president said the new executive action will help “gain control” of the US-Mexico border. ​ The US president said the new executive action will help “gain control” of the US-Mexico border.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | As heatwave records plague Southwest, relief is in sight | Amznusa.com

Alerts remain in place for Friday – after cities including Phoenix hit new daily highs. ​ Alerts remain in place for Friday – after cities including Phoenix hit new daily highs.  

Latin America News | Kenyan president 'confident' in police deploying to Haiti | Amznusa.com

William Ruto told the BBC that they will send nearly 1,000 peacekeeping officers to the gang-ridden country. ​ William Ruto told the BBC that they will send nearly 1,000 peacekeeping officers to the gang-ridden country.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Hunter Biden's daughter gives surprise testimony at trial | Amznusa.com

Naomi Biden told the court that her father seemed “great” around the time he bought a gun in 2018. ​ Naomi Biden told the court that her father seemed “great” around the time he bought a gun in 2018.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Watch: Moment rodeo bull hops arena fence and shocks crowd | Amznusa.com

Chaotic scenes took place at a rodeo in Sisters, Oregon, when an escaping bull leaped into the event’s grounds. ​ Chaotic scenes took place at a rodeo in Sisters, Oregon, when an escaping bull leaped into the event’s grounds.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | 'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96 | Amznusa.com

Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy ​ Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy  

USA & CANADA NEWS | What two US presidents said at D-Day, 40 years apart | Amznusa.com

Joe Biden spoke at the iconic site of Pointe Du Hoc near Normandy, where Ronald Reagan did the same in 1984. ​ Joe Biden spoke at the iconic site of Pointe Du Hoc near Normandy, where Ronald Reagan did the same in 1984.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | 'Wanna feed the giraffe?' Moment toddler grabbed from truck | Amznusa.com

Paisley Toten was feeding a giraffe when the animal suddenly picked the two-year-old up from her T-shirt. ​ Paisley Toten was feeding a giraffe when the animal suddenly picked the two-year-old up from her T-shirt.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Veteran reads D-Day letter he sent home in 1944 | Amznusa.com

‘We are getting American candy now’, Ed Berthold wrote to his mum after a bombing mission 80 years ago. ​ ‘We are getting American candy now’, Ed Berthold wrote to his mum after a bombing mission 80 years ago.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Watch: Space X Starship makes successful splashdown | Amznusa.com

The rocket made it much further in its planned mission profile than on previous tests, splashing down in the Indian Ocean. ​ The rocket made it much further in its planned mission profile than on previous tests, splashing down in the Indian Ocean.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Migrants react to Biden's new immigration plan | Amznusa.com

Under the president’s executive order, officials can quickly remove migrants entering the US illegally. ​ Under the president’s executive order, officials can quickly remove migrants entering the US illegally.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | Moment of lift-off for Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission | Amznusa.com

The spacecraft successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida with two astronauts on board on Wednesday. ​ The spacecraft successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida with two astronauts on board on Wednesday.  

USA & CANADA NEWS | India v Pakistan helps cricket's American dream gather pace | Amznusa.com

India’s match against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup shows that cricket has arrived in the United States and the sport is gathering momentum. ​ India’s match against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup shows that cricket has arrived in the United States and the sport is gathering momentum.