Rappler's latest stories on Americans
Kanye West says he's running for U.S. president
'We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,' the rapper and fashion designer tweets
[OPINION] U.S. Independence Day: Foundational freedoms for the future
'Friends help each other in times of need, or as I’ve heard here, the weight becomes lighter when we help each other – Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kapag nagtutulungan'
U.S. Treasury agrees on loan terms with 5 airlines
The United States Treasury says American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Sky West Airlines, and Spirit Airlines agreed to the government's terms
North American trade pact takes effect in pandemic-ravaged world
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement at a time when the world is suffering from the coronavirus pandemic
Filipino-American journalists send letter of support for Ressa, Santos, and Rappler
A letter from Filipino-American journalists says the conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr 'poses threats to freedom of the press and democracy'
Fil-Ams on the frontlines: New York healthcare workers look after each other
In New York and New Jersey alone, 1 in every 4 Filipinos works in healthcare. They create their own resources to take care of their mental health amid the pandemic.
Black-owned eateries buoyed by grassroots support since virus hit
Numerous studies show that black business owners, and in particular those in the food industry, are among the worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic in the United States
Floyd's brother tells U.N. 'black lives do not matter' in U.S.
'You in the United Nations are your brothers' and sisters' keepers in America, and you have the power to help us get justice for my brother George Floyd,' says Philonise Floyd
Black Americans suffer from generations of economic marginalization
From lower wages to longer commute times, the structure of the world's largest economy deeply marginalizes black people
Hundreds of troops deployed as angry U.S. anti-racism protests spread
Overnight demonstrators break through law enforcement barriers to overtake the Minneapolis police station where the 4 officers blamed for George Floyd's death are based
British American Tobacco contests South African lockdown ban
British American Tobacco South Africa says a continued ban on legal cigarette sales threatens the sector and the livelihoods it supports
American Airlines to cut 30% of management staff
American Airlines currently has a team of 17,000 people in management and support, meaning the actions planned will cut about 5,100 jobs
Fil-Am contestant Francisco Martin finishes in 'American Idol' Top 5
Just Sam wins the competition
WATCH: Lionel Richie sings 'We Are the World' with 'American Idol' contestants, alumni
Lionel, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan are joined by the current crop of 'American Idol' contestants and past winners
Till their last breath, Fil-Am health care workers give all vs COVID-19
At least 60 Filipino health care workers have died from the novel coronavirus disease, as the United States continues to grapple with the pandemic
Filipino-American Francisco Martin enters 'American Idol's' Top 7
The San Francisco native performs two songs during the show's Sunday episode
Frontliners, too: Meet some young Fil-Ams braving the coronavirus pandemic
Outside of the health care profession, these young Filipino-Americans work silently day in and out, putting their lives on the line to serve others
United, American Airlines report large losses on coronavirus hit
United Airlines reports a loss of $1.7 billion in the 1st quarter of 2020, while American Airlines posts a loss of $2.2 billion
U.S. airlines desperate for cash but fear government involvement
Industry sources say a behind-the-scenes tug of war has begun between airline executives and the United States Treasury
American Airlines to apply for $12 billion in gov't relief
American Airlines also plans to institute 'enhanced voluntary leave and early retirement options' to deal with the coronavirus fallout
Immigration lawyers sue U.S. government over coronavirus risks
The American Immigration Lawyers Association says the government has refused to guarantee the safety of their members as well as due process for immigrants
U.S. airlines slash flights over coronavirus crisis
The situation worsens for airline companies in the United States
U.S. airlines ground more planes as travel crisis deepens
Demand is 'declining at an accelerated pace daily, driving an unprecedented revenue impact,' says Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian
U.S. airlines to trim capacity as coronavirus hits demand
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announce broader capacity cuts, while Southwest Airlines says it would lower its chief executive officer's salary
Attendee at conservatives' political summit has coronavirus
This attendee 'had no interaction' with President Trump or Vice President Pence and 'never attended the events in the main hall' at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington DC, says the organizer
U.S. court suspends its block on Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy
'We will continue working to permanently end this unspeakably cruel policy,' says American Civil Liberties Union on the court order
Coronavirus fears loom over giant U.S. toy show
China manufactures about 85% of United States toys, and there is widespread worry in the industry over the novel coronavirus outbreak
Trump signs long-awaited North American trade deal
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, crafted over years of negotiation between the the 3 countries, replaces the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA
Iranians report being stopped, facing delays at U.S. border
More than 60 travelers who were detained at length over the weekend and questioned about their political views at Washington state's border with Canada
Neutral pronoun 'they' chosen as word of the decade
US language experts choose the neutral pronoun they over words like 'climate' and 'meme'
U.S., Mexico, Canada to sign deal finalizing trade agreement
'There is an initial deal between the governments,' says Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
Washington airspace alert sparks White House lockdown
The North American Aerospace Defense Command deploys a US Coast Guard helicopter to investigate what appeared to be an unidentified aircraft nearing tightly controlled Washington airspace but found nothing
U.N. rights chief warns Bolivia crisis could 'spin out of control'
The latest toll takes the total number killed in the political crisis to 23, according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Morales leaves for Mexico as Bolivia military pledges to tackle violence
(UPDATED) Evo Morales leaves the country on a military plane sent for him by Mexico, which granted him political asylum for his safety
Bolivian president says will call new elections
The opposition claims that the October 20 polls, where President Evo Morales won a fourth consecutive term, were fraudulent
'Fearless' Charlize Theron honored by Hollywood
The South African actress is honored for playing 'fearless' roles, including her 2004 Oscar winning role in 'Monster'
Taylor Swift to receive 'Artist of the Decade' title at American Music Awards 2019
T-Swift will be the first woman to receive the Artist of the Decade title
Altuve stars as Astros outgun Yankees to reach World Series
Jose Altuve hits the game-winner as the Houston Astros book their ticket to the World Series for the second time in 3 years
Catriona Gray is a presenter at Latin America Music Awards 2019
The Latin America Music Awards is scheduled on October 17
Singer Sia reveals neurological disease, urges those in pain to ‘keep going’
The 'Chandelier' singer reveals her battle with Ehlers-Danlos, a neurological disease that causes chronic pain
Director Martin Scorsese slams Marvel films: 'That's not cinema'
'I don't see them. I tried, you know? But that's not cinema,' the Oscar-winning 'Irishman' director says about the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies
'The Kingmaker': A poignant reminder of the fragility of democracy
Award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield examines the political resurgence of the Marcoses under Duterte
British American Tobacco stubs out 2,300 jobs, as vaping casts cloud
British American Tobacco, the maker of Dunhill and Lucky Strike cigarettes, says the job cuts would ensure savings which can be reinvested in new product categories
U.S. judge blocks Trump move on asylum-seekers
The ruling by District Court Judge Jon Tigar is the latest setback for Trump's immigration policies, which have been the subject of numerous court challenges
Scientists teleport qutrits in new step towards quantum computing
Qutrits carry more data through quantum teleportation – the act of transferring the state of a quantum particle over a distance without physically moving that particle
Trump accuses Jewish Democratic voters of 'great disloyalty'
Donald Trump's comments prompt condemnation from Jewish groups, which charge the president with anti-Semitism by questioning the loyalty of Jewish citizens
Obamas' first film charts life in US factory under China bosses
The former first couple acquires 'American Factory,' a film shown during the Sundance Festival in January, which will be shown in select theaters and Netflix starting August 21
'American Crime Story' 3rd season to follow Lewinsky-Clinton scandal
FX renews the true crime series for a 3rd season, which will be produced by Monica Lewinsky herself
Nilo Alcala wins American Prize 2019 music competition
The Philippine-born composer bags the American Prize in Composition 2019 for his work, 'Manga Pakalagian'
American Airlines says Boeing 737 MAX grounding hit Q2 profits by $185M
American Airlines, which has 24 of the MAX planes in its portfolio, have previously estimated that the grounding will hit 2019 earnings by $350 million
