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Mar 18, 2026 - Business

USPS cash warning collides with Amazon pullback

Illustration of an envelope with a stamp that has the "No" symbol.
Updated Mar 18, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Dolores Huerta accuses César Chávez of sexual abuse amid wider claims

Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Huerta speaks during the "Stop the Trump takeover" demonstration outside of the State Capitol on August 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Fed keeps rates on hold, Powell says he will remain in place until successor confirmed

Fed chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in January.

Gabbard defers to Trump when asked if Iran posed "imminent threat"

Tulsi Gabbard, who has dark hair with a lighter face-framing streak, leans forward and speaks into a microphone during a congressional hearing while wearing a beige jacket.
Updated Mar 18, 2026 - Politics & Policy

"Tell me to my face": Paul a "no" on Mullin after heated hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is sworn in as he testifies during a confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Mar 18, 2026 - Business

New questions arise over TikTok sale

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Mar 18, 2026 - Economy

Higher energy prices might eat your tax refund, economists say

Illustration of a one hundred dollar bill being yanked out of the spotlight by a stage hook.

Trump waives shipping law as gasoline prices soar

Strait of Hormuz
Updated Mar 18, 2026 - World

Israel strikes Iran natural gas facility in coordination with U.S.

Thick gray smoke billows from a damaged building in a dense Beirut neighborhood at dusk as people gather in the street watching.

The "Squad" left suffers complete wipeout in Illinois

A woman on a sunny city sidewalk carries a large stack of blue campaign signs for Kat Abughazaleh, Democrat for Congress; a man in a patterned shirt steps from a white van in the background.

The AI spending flip

Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos"

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Markwayne Mullin's secret war zone past

Sen. Markwayne Mullin's face is seen in the middle of several others.
Updated Mar 18, 2026 - Politics & Policy

AIPAC finally notches some Democratic primary wins

A smiling woman wearing black round glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a white sleeveless dress, speaking in front of a blurred group of people.
Mar 18, 2026 - World

The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start

Row of roadside banners featuring a large poster of a bearded cleric raising his hand; green, white, and red Iranian flags flank the display with dark banners and trees in the background.

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat

Smiling woman wearing a bright blue top raises her right fist while speaking into a microphone at a campaign rally; American flag and Juliana Stratton banners in the background.
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