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Latest Commerce Department figures show inflation cooled in September
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index showed a 0.2% increase for the month.
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Republicans applaud ruling allowing Virginia to remove noncitizens from voter rolls
The SCOTUS ruling was followed by another Republican victory on Wednesday, as the Trump campaign won a lawsuit against Bucks County, Penn., over mail-in ballots.
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California voters likely to approve major new spending, crack down on crime
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed Prop. 36, saying “It’s about mass incarceration, not mass treatment,” but with 67% of Democrats supporting the measure, it’s likely to pass, even with the governor’s disapproval.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Easter Vigil Mass at New York City's St. Patrick’s Cathedral
"At the end of the day, these 'Christians' couldn't interrupt the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and most definitely didn't free Palestine!" one parishioner said.
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Barge strikes Oklahoma bridge, shutting down highway traffic
It was not immediately clear what caused the barge to collide with the bridge.
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Ailing Pope Francis delivers Easter Sunday message of peace, 'Why all this death?'
The 87-year-old Francis skipped some of key Holy Week celebrations to rest up for Easter Mass
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More than 60% of voters say U.S. heading in the wrong direction: Poll
The breakdowns offer a more nuanced look at how voters are thinking ... "Republicans and Democrats are living in different realities."
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Washington Post hit piece on LSU basketball coach claims she treated gay players unfairly
Before the Post published this article, Mulkey was already threatening a lawsuit for defamation.
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Inslee signs bills combating fentanyl, opioid addiction in Washington state
Another provision of the legislation requires the state Department of Health to compile resources on how to decontaminate fentanyl residue and other synthetic opioids from motor vehicles.
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Biden’s push for billions in spending on gender, race ideology under fire
The White House announced the budget includes $3 billion to “advance gender equity and equality worldwide,” a request that's several hundred million dollars more than last year’s budget.
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Company stops placing abortion-rights groups’ billboards after misinformation complaint
Danek said abortion groups aren’t held to task when spreading misinformation.
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Israeli diplomat to address Arizona State Legislature on war with Hamas and antisemitism
The scheduled speech comes after 17 lawmakers in the House visited the Middle Eastern nation earlier this month.
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IL group to finalize ranked choice voting report eying ‘28 presidential primary
Illinois takes up to two weeks to count ballots now, to ensure all ballots postmarked for election day have time to make it through the mail system.