The New York Times reported that the White House hasn't acted after U.S. officials determined months ago a Russian military intelligence unit offered Afghan militants or criminals bounties to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.
Azar also denied that states reopening prematurely was tied to the spike in coronavirus cases and instead blamed "inappropriate individual behavior" that has spread the virus.
The U.S. Federal Reserve bought $428 million in bonds of individual companies through mid-June, making investments in household names like Walmart and AT&T as well as in major oil firms, tobacco giant Philip Morris, and a utility subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holding company.
The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The test is a pivotal moment in Boeing's worst-ever corporate crisis, long since compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic that has slashed air travel and jet demand.
David Howell Evans, known as the "the Edge" and Adam Clayton, from the rock band U2, are backing a new technology fund in Ireland, which is aiming to raise 100 million euros ($112 million).
As he prepares to announce a massive boost to public spending, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson referenced former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt who is renowned for implementing the "New Deal."
To pay for a trip to Mars, Elon Musk's SpaceX intends to transform the Earth, blanketing the planet in internet coverage beamed down from Starlink satellites and generating billions in revenue. There's a lot of work left to do on the ground.
The state had faced mounting pressure to change its flag during the past month amid international protests against racial injustice in the United States.
The National Basketball Association said it plans to use video board to engage fans at its Walt Disney World bubble used to resume its season suspended by Covid-19.