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Consumer Prices hit the highest level in last three years, amid Iran War tensions
Consumer prices are highest in the last three years, straining American finances
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Inflation rises at fastest pace since May 2023, Commerce Department data shows
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index rose 3.8% from the same time last year, the fastest annual rate since May 2023.
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U.S. military destroys vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two
The Trump administration's drug interdiction efforts, which include strikes against vessels suspected of transporting drugs, began in September. At least 196 people have been killed in the actions.
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Arizona Republican launches recall effort of sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation
Butierez claimed that he was told by Pima County officers that they wanted to launch the recall effort themselves but were afraid of repercussions from the sheriff, but the department had a "unanimous vote of no confidence” against Nanos on Friday.
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Seattle mayor Katie Wilson speeds up plan to reduce homeless population before start of World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is accelerating her plan to find interim housing for the homeless with a new goal of getting 500 residents off the streets before the June 15 start of The FIFA World Cup at Lumen Field.
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Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s annual Liberty Medal ahead of America 250
The pope is expected to deliver remarks from the Vatican for the event, which will take place on July 3. The pope will also receive the center's 38th Annual Liberty Medal. The event will take place on the Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
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Kennedy Center board approves Trump's plans to close venue for two years for renovations
The board also approved making Matt Floca the center's chief operating officer and executive director, replacing former interim director Ric Grenell, who Trump appointed to the role last year.
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Utah author Kouri Richins found guilty of murdering husband
The jury deliberated for three hours before convicting Kouri Richins on all charges, which also include attempted murder, forgery and insurance fraud related to his life insurance coverage.
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US voters sharply focused on prices as 2026 midterms approach
Inflation is below the pandemic-era price increases in 2022, when inflation hit its highest level in decades. Still, many things are more expensive than they used to be.
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Trump pressuring international community to help secure Strait of Hormuz
As President Donald Trump looks to several countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. and Israel continue to pound Iran.
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Bondi, Lutnick, security guard agree to testify on Epstein to House Oversight Committee
Lutnick’s meeting with Epstein occurred 4 years after a deal Epstein made to avoid federal prosecution in 2008. Bondi was subpoenaed over DOJ’s release of documents associated with Epstein.
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State of Ohio argues that Gov. DeWine’s hemp beer veto was legal
A group of brewers sued the state, challenging DeWine’s “line item” veto of portions of Senate Bill 56 that would have given companies until Dec. 31 to transition out of the hemp beverage business.
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Ric Grenell to officially leave post Monday as leader of Trump Kennedy Center: report
The leadership change is reportedly expected to occur at a Trump Kennedy Center Board of Directors meeting at the White House on Monday