U.S. women are marking the centennial of the national measure that enshrined into law their right to vote. The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was formally certified on August 26, 1920. It says, "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."

U.S. marks 100th anniversary of women's vote, though not for all

The uncertainty and potential loss of his life's work keep Vince Bernard up at night. At Bernard Ranches in Riverside, California the citrus grower saw more than 3,000 boxes of oranges rot when the coronavirus pandemic forced schools and restaurants to close back in March. The loss translated into $36,000.

"I can't bear to see the trees suffer:" a citrus farmer's cry for help amid pandemic

A police officer shot a Black man in the back multiple times in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday, a bystander`s video appeared to show, prompting a night of unrest during which protesters hurled firebombs at law enforcement officers.

Black man shot in back by police in Wisconsin city

In the United States, the race to the White House is heating up. After the Democratic Convention, a four-day celebration of the US president has begun. The difference, though, is unlike the Democratic one, this is not an entirely virtual event.

Are Americans listening to Donald Trump's 'Great American story'?

Protests after Black man shot in the back by police in Wisconsin

The Democrats are all set for upcoming US elections as their convention ended with fanfare and fireworks. The highlights of Day 4 was the acceptance speech given by now presidential nominee Joe Biden. Now all eyes are on the Republican event where Donald Trump will be nominated as the presidential candidate.

US Election 2020: Trump prepares to seize the national spotlight for R.N.C.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced on August 20, as gains in heavyweight tech stocks outweighed downbeat data that affirmed the Federal Reserve’s view of a difficult road to economic recovery.

US stocks outweighed downbeat data: Nasdaq composite added 1.06%

There is proposed legislation in the United States and it aims to drop the title of "President" for China's Xi Jinping in all official US documents. Watch report.

Redesignating Xi Jinping: US bill to designate Xi as a party chief

As the LNU Lightning Complex fire near Vacaville, California, expanded rapidly overnight. There were 10,489 lightning strikes in California in the last 72 hours. More than 100,000 evacuated in Vacaville.

LNU lightning complex fire spreads across California

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, has named his son Sheikh Khaled as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, the nation's capital and an important player in the region and the Gulf Arab state that is a member of OPEC, state media reported on Wednesday (March 29).

Weekly US jobless claims rise more than expected to 1.1 mn

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gave a speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Hillary said, "Joe and Kamala can win by 3 million votes and still lose, so we need numbers overwhelming so that Trump can't sneak or steal his way of victory."

Hillary Clinton at DNC 2020: "We need numbers overwhelming so that Trump can't steal victory"

As the US is now inching closer to its Presidential elections in November, the first-ever Digital National Convention of the Democratic party is currently underway in Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

DNC day 3: Spotlight on Kamala Harris, First virtual convention in US history

Former President Barack Obama in his speech at the Democratic National Convention 2020 pointed criticism of President Donald Trump. He argued that his successor has turned the presidency into “one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he craves.”

Barack Obama speech at DNC 2020: Trump hasn't grown into the job

California Senator Kamala Harris made history as the first black and South Asian woman to accept a spot on a major US party's presidential ticket. She paid tribute to her mother at DNC 2020.

Kamala Harris makes history at DNC 2020: Pays tribute to her mother

As the United States is now getting closer to its Presidential elections in November this year. The third day of the Democratic National Convention witnessed history as Kamala Harris became the first woman of color to become a Vice Presidential candidate.

DNC 2020 Day 3: Focus remains on women leaders

Bill Clinton, one of the four men still living who understands what it takes to be President, lambasted the current occupant of the White House in his convention speech on Tuesday, questioning Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and casting his White House as a chaotic “storm.”

2020 DNC: Joe Biden wins Presidential nomination | First virtual convention in U.S history

The United States and China will allow air carriers to double the number of flights to eight per week, according to the US Transportation Department’s statement on Tuesday.

China, US to double number of flights: US Transportation Department

Democratic National Convention Day 2: Clinton questions Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 Democratic National Convention has begun from August 17–20, 2020 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the convention, delegates of the United States Democratic Party will formally choose the party's nominees for president and vice president in the 2020 United States presidential election. It is largely a virtual convention due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and it is officially centered at the Wisconsin Center.

US Elections 2020: 2020 National Convention begins in Milwaukee

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who challenged Biden for the nomination from the progressive left, addressed the convention and made a pitch for Joe Biden.

2020 Democratic Convention underway in Milwaukee: Sanders makes pitch for Joe Biden

Syria state media is accusing US coalition forces of launching an airstrike at an army checkpoint in the country's Northeast. Tensions escalated after a US-led petrol team was prevented from crossing a Syrian check post.

Syria accuses US of airstrikes: US denies, claims patrol fired in self-defense

“Data is the new gold”; these words are echoed commonly in contemporary times, and aptly so. Turns out, the United States law enforcement agencies have been buying data which includes one’s phone location, effectively terminating the need to issue a warrant to obtain such sensitive user details.

US law enforcement bought 'Locate X' to track user's phone location data without permit

As the presidential election in the United States nears, President Donald Trump continues to sharpen his attacks on the mail-in voting, saying it would take "months" or "years" or "possibly" never to know the exact count from this system.

Not going to know this for 'months', 'years': Trump continues to cast doubt on mail-in voting

The stage is all set for Democrats as the much-talked-about convention will begin on Monday, where Joe Biden will formally become the candidate to challenge Donald Trump for November 3 election.

As Biden set for Democratic convention, Trump aims to steal thunder

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