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WATCH: Fed Chair Jerome Powell says increased rate hikes may continue if economy stays strong

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell told a…

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to fund Medicare

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The White House held a press briefing on Tuesday as President Joe Biden proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare.

Lebanon leans on U.S. dollar as economy tanks

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The Lebanese pound has lost as much as 98 percent in value since late 2019, and now most restaurants and many stores are demanding to be paid in dollars to bypass what's seen as a nearly useless currency.

Burlington voters consider community police oversight board

By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press

Residents of Vermont's largest city will vote Tuesday on whether to create a community police oversight board that would have the authority to discipline Burlington police officers, including the chief.

WATCH: Judy Woodruff hosts UVA Miller Center discussion -- 'Can democracy and capitalism coexist?'

By News Desk

Can democracy and capitalism coexist? It is a question that has been part of America's fabric since the very beginning.

On Twitter, thousands of pro-Trump bots are attacking DeSantis, Haley

By David Klepper, Associated Press

Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.

GOP divisions become clearer as field of candidates for White House begins to take shape

By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura

Presidential primary voters will cast their first ballots in less than a year. As the field begins to take shape and pressure mounts, divisions within the GOP are becoming clearer. Doug Heye, former communications director to House Majority Leader Eric…

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In 'junk fee' fight, U.S. releases data that shows which airlines won't charge extra for family seating

By Associated Press

The Transportation Department is rolling out a “dashboard” to let travelers see at a glance which airlines help families with young children sit together at no extra cost.

Residents say Myanmar soldiers killed 17 people in 2 villages

By Grant Peck, Associated Press

A resident and members of Myanmar's anti-government resistance say soldiers have rampaged through several villages, raping, beheading and killing at least 17 people.

Unions vow to shut down France's economy amid pension battle

By Angela Charlton, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Unions are threatening to shut down France's economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age.