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FILE PHOTO: Current price of diesel fuel in California

Economy Sep 23

3 things to know about rising diesel prices and how they affect you

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Economy Sep 11

FILE PHOTO: Price of gasoline shown on pumps in California
U.S. diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Nation Sep 04

FILE PHOTO: Price of gasoline shown on pumps in California
U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Politics Aug 31

U.S. President Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work

The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior.

By Associated Press

Politics Aug 31

U.S. President Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
WATCH: Trump says more pharmaceutical companies will lower drug prices

The president said nine more pharmaceutical companies would sell their drugs to state Medicaid programs at discounts under his so-called “most favored nation” pricing system.

By Associated Press

Aug 24

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the U.S., saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold

By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit.

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Aug 14

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

The drop in spending raised concern among some economists about the resiliency of consumers who have powered the economy forward despite nagging inflation and soaring gasoline prices.

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Aug 13

Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas and food costs fall

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead.

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Aug 12

Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The modest decline could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise their key interest rate to combat rising costs. Yet prices are still rising more quickly than average wages, underscoring the struggle many Americans have had with more expensive…

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Jul 27

WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors

By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state.

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