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Republicans believe debt-ceiling cliff is further than it appears

Janet Yellen

Fed raises interest rates, hints possible end to series of hikes

Updated May 3, 2023 - Health

FDA approves United States' first-ever RSV vaccine

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U.S. history scores hit all-time low among 8th graders

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May 3, 2023 - Economy

How the bank crisis hits the economy

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Exclusive: Dems eye young voters for an edge in 2024

May 3, 2023 - Health

Fentanyl overdose death rate nearly quadrupled from 2016 to 2021

Biden's re-election bid is slow out of the gate

Vice President Harris and President Biden arrive to deliver remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo: Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images

Scoop: Biden's new strategy on judges

U.S. braces for border chaos with Title 42 set to expire next week

Debt-ceiling countdown sparks scramble for Plan B

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Democrats unveil plan to bypass McCarthy on debt ceiling increase

Updated May 2, 2023 - Technology

AI experts warn of looming catastrophes

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Student loan relief would be torpedoed by GOP debt ceiling bill

People rally to show support for the Biden administrationâs student debt relief plan in front of the Supreme Court on Feb. 28 in Washington, D.C
Updated May 2, 2023 - Economy

Vice Media preparing to file for bankruptcy

Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty for role in George Floyd's death

tou thao walks to court wearing a black suit and a blue striped tie and a mask and glasses. his lawyer and a woman, both in suits and a mask, walk behind him

What an El Niño could mean for food prices

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U.S. allies could play key roles in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan

Yellen breaks the debt ceiling ice

Janet Yellen

Muslim mayor says being denied entry to WH event "reeks of Islamophobia"

Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah speaks as hundreds are gathered and joined the rally with people carrying Palestinian and Turkish flags at the Gould Park of Paterson to demonstrate in support of Palestinians in New Jersey, United States on May 16, 2021.
Updated May 1, 2023 - Politics & Policy

DeSantis signs new death penalty bill, vowing Supreme Court showdown

Ron DeSantis gives remarks at the Heritage Foundation's 50th Anniversary Leadership Summit at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
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