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  US: Seven killed as suspected family dispute sparks shooting rampage in Iowa city

  World | June 02, 2026 7:09 IST

  Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies expressed his profound grief during a press briefing, stating he was at a loss for words to describe the impact of such an 'act of evil' on the close-knit community.

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  US: Multiple casualties reported as tornado wreaks havoc in Iowa, town reduced to rubble | VIDEO

  World | May 22, 2024 15:10 IST

  A severe tornado in Iowa, which was already bracing for weather turbulences, touched down on Tuesday and destroyed homes and wind turbines. Several people were injured and had to be moved to facilities in nearby towns as the local hospital sustained damage during the storm.

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  'You and me vs extreme MAGA Republicans': Biden reacts to Trump's landslide win in Iowa

  World | January 16, 2024 11:53 IST

  Trump's victory in the caucuses increased his position as a frontrunner for a 2020 rematch with Biden. Iowa Democrats did not vote on Monday for their presidential nominees as they will cast their ballots by mail, with the results to be released in March.

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  Trump shares video of 'God made him' to be 'America's caretaker' after winning Iowa caucuses | WATCH

  World | January 16, 2024 11:33 IST

  The three-minute video shared by Trump shows a picture of his childhood and a montage of scenes from his presidency. The video seemingly taking a dig at former First Lady Melania Trump by implying that he has wait while she is done with "lunch with her friends".

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  US: Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of presidential race after Trump win in Iowa caucuses

  World | January 16, 2024 11:23 IST

  Ramaswamy's decision was made after his disappointing performance in the Iowa caucuses, coming fourth after Trump, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. He grabbed attention for his contentious proposed policies and fiery speech, but was unable to rise in national polling after the second GOP debate.

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  US: Trump off to strong start for 2024 polls after record win in Iowa's presidential caucuses

  World | January 16, 2024 10:40 IST

  The crucial Iowa caucuses serve as an early indicator of which candidate may lead the presidential race for their party's nomination. Most polls showed Trump far ahead of his rivals in the run-off, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are competing hard for second place in the Iowa caucuses.

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  US: Sixth-grader killed in school shooting by 17-year-old in Iowa, five injured

  World | January 05, 2024 10:17 IST

  The shooter was identified as Dylan Butler, who has reportedly been bullied for several years since elementary school. Authorities are now looking into “a number of social media posts” he made around the time of the shooting.

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  'I'd rather lose elections than converting to Christianity': Ramaswamy as he defends Hindu religion

  World | December 14, 2023 12:10 IST

  While addressing a crowd of Iowa voters, Indian-origin Ramaswamy said, "I would speak the truth and lose an election rather than winning by playing some political snakes and ladders."

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  US: Indian-American prez aspirant Vivek's car rammed by protesters in Iowa, police find no evidence

  World | October 06, 2023 18:47 IST

  Ramaswamy's campaign team alleged that two protesters had hurled profanities at him before fleeing the scene. In the first Republican primary debate, the Indian-American entrepreneur vehemently opposed US aid to Ukraine.

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  Shooting outside Iowa school leaves one teen dead, two critically injured

  World | March 08, 2022 10:52 IST

  Potential suspects have been detained in the shooting on the grounds of East High School, near Des Moines’ downtown, about a half mile, from the Capitol.

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  US Elections 2020: Democratic Party faces embarrassment in Iowa caucus due to result delay

  World | February 04, 2020 18:57 IST

  Democratic party officials in Iowa worked furiously Tuesday to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus, as frustrated presidential candidates claimed momentum and plowed ahead in their quest for the White House.

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  US Election 2020: Is America ready for gay president? Iowa casts vote

  World | October 23, 2020 18:55 IST

  The first answer will come in Iowa, a state where the 37-year-old South Bend, Indiana, the mayor has campaigned frequently and spent heavily. So far, Democratic voters here seem to say that Buttigieg’s sexual orientation is immaterial.

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  IIT Alumni nominated at key position by Obama

  World | May 09, 2015 13:12 IST

  WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has nominated an IIT alumnus to his advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).Obama on Friday announced the nomination of Sanjita Pradhan, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology,

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  Indian-American elected for top Republican post in Iowa

  World | March 31, 2014 20:44 IST

  Washington: Indian-American businessman Gopal T K Krishna has been elected as the co-chair of the Republican Party in the US state of Iowa.  Krishna, who is a successful businessman with a background in electrical engineering,

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  World's oldest person dies in US at age 115

  World | December 18, 2012 8:10 IST

  Washington, Dec 18: Less than two weeks after inheriting the title of the world's oldest living human being, 115-year-old Dina Manfredini, who was living in an Iowa nursing home died Monday, according to her family.US