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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

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US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

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2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

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US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds

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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

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AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership

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Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes

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Oil tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard

A series of oil tankers has navigated the Strait of Hormuz, using a new route close to Oman's shores that has been promoted by the Arab country and a U.N. maritime agency.

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Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display

A series of Norman Rockwell sketches of scenes from the West Wing lobby is going on public display for the first time.

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A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said.

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Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in I

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Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent

The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention says that the issue of sexual abuse in the denomination has been “weaponized” and politicized. He's not alone.

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Rebound in tech shares pushes world markets higher, while oil prices fall

Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia, led by tech-driven gains in Japan and South Korea. Major computer chipmakers' shares surged.

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AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI.

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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

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Man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife set to be ninth person executed this year in Florida

A man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago is set to be executed in Florida.

As temperatures soar, Paris court set to rule on landmark climate change case

A court in Paris is set to rule on a landmark climate change case that could see energy giant TotalEnergies forced to reduce its oil and gas production, a day after France hit

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-sta

US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

U.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington.

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Officials say Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges.