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U.S. inflation increases to 3 percent, groceries and gasoline prices heading higher

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month.

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WATCH: Ukraine returning to original borders before Russian invasion ‘unrealistic,’ Hegseth says

In sweeping remarks Wednesday, Hegseth suggested that the way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia — one that should be backed

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WATCH: Ukraine returning to original borders before Russian invasion ‘unrealistic,’ Hegseth says

In sweeping remarks Wednesday, Hegseth suggested that the way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia — one that should be backed

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WATCH LIVE: Powell testifies before House Financial Services committee as inflation increases

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.

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US no longer ‘primarily focused’ on Europe’s security, says Pete Hegseth – The Guardian US

US no longer ‘primarily focused’ on Europe’s security, says Pete Hegseth  The Guardian US Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Pre-War Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’  The New York Times Nato’s membership for Ukraine was unrealistic: US’ defence secretary Pete Hegseth  The Times of India Hegseth

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WATCH LIVE: Senate votes on nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence

The military veteran and former Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii faced criticism that was initially bipartisan over comments sympathetic to Russia and her past support of government leaker Edward Snowden, as well a 2017 meeting with now-deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad.

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LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest – CNN

LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest  CNN ‘High risk of flooding, debris flow’ on Thursday as powerful rainstorm hits Southern California  Los Angeles Times Atmospheric river takes

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‘Russia is popping champagne’: Onlookers blast Pete Hegseth after big Ukraine announcement

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave away a major bargaining chip on Ukraine even before negotiating a settlement to end its war with Russia, according to some experts. The Pentagon chief spoke Wednesday morning before a meeting of the

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4. How COVID-19 impacted Americans’ relationship with technology

Colleen McClain, Olivia Sidoti and Monica Anderson contributed to this chapter. For many Americans, life in the early days of COVID-19 was lived on screens. Schools pivoted to virtual learning and businesses shuttered or moved online as in-person contact risked

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3. How the COVID-19 pandemic affected U.S. religious life

Michael Rotolo contributed to this chapter. The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on how religious communities gather for worship. In a Pew Research Center survey in July 2020, a few months after the coronavirus struck the United States, just

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