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Economists predict US inflation will keep cooling and the economy can avoid a recession
Most business economists think the U.S. economy could avoid a recession next year, even if the job market ends up weakening under the weight of high interest rates, according to a survey released Monday.6 hours ago
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Treasury creates new strike force as US and China pursue crackdown on illicit fentanyl trafficking
The Treasury Department on Monday announced a new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking as the U.S. and China step up stop efforts.7 hours ago
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White House warns Congress the US is out of money, nearly out of time to avoid ‘kneecap’ to Ukraine
The White House has warned Congress the U.S. is out of money and nearly out of time to avoid a 'kneecap' to Ukraine.8 hours ago
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Kennedy Center honors five new members including Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah
The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees are being feted at an event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.1 day ago
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In US, some Muslim-Jewish interfaith initiatives are strained by Israel-Hamas war
The war's polarizing reverberations in America are straining some interfaith relationships. For many, the losses are too personal.1 day ago
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Valley native cast as lead of new touring version of ‘Shrek’ musical
An all-new version of "Shrek the Musical" with Fountain Hills native Nicholas Hambruch starring as Shrek is coming to Phoenix in March.2 days ago
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Casa Grande teen arrested for allegedly sending bomb threat to Ottawa University in Surprise
A 17-year-old from Casa Grande was arrested Thursday after allegedly sending a bomb threat to Ottawa University's Arizona campus in Surprise.2 days ago
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Ride-share customer arrested after allegedly pulling gun on driver in Glendale
A ride-share customer was arrested after allegedly pulling gun on a driver early Friday morning, according to Glendale police.2 days ago
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Ohio police searching for Goodyear man wanted in murder case
Authorities are searching for a Goodyear man who allegedly drove to Ohio to kill a woman last month. He is wanted for aggravated murder.3 days ago
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Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court rules
Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot can move forward, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday.3 days ago
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Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged with attempted murder
A federal inmate in Tucson was charged Friday with attempted murder in the prison stabbing of former police officer Derek Chauvin.3 days ago
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House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It’s just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history
The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct.4 days ago
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Israel’s war with Hamas resumes with airstrikes in Gaza after a weeklong truce ends
Israeli fighter jets hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce with Hamas expired on Friday.4 days ago
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Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announces 3 more organized retail crime charges
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced charges against three defendants involved in Organized Retail Crime (ORC).4 days ago
David Veenstra
3 Valley cities among the top 5 ‘fastest-rising’ cities in the country
A personal finance website ranked three Valley cities among the top five "fastest-rising" cities in the nation.4 days ago
David Veenstra
Amkor announces $2 billion facility in Peoria for packaging Apple chips
Amkor Technology will spend $2 billion to build a new advanced semiconductor packaging and test facility in Peoria.4 days ago
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Biden to require cities to replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years
The Biden administration has previously said it wants all of the nation's roughly 9 million lead pipes to be removed, and rapidly.4 days ago
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Meta shuts down thousands of fake Facebook accounts that were primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
Meta said it removed 4789 Facebook accounts in China that targeted the United States before next year’s election.4 days ago
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Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam, died Wednesday.5 days ago
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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
Shrugging off higher interest rates, America's consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September.5 days ago
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US Navy warship shoots down drone launched by Houthis from Yemen, official says
A U.S. Navy warship sailing near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait shot down a drone launched from Yemen, a U.S. official said Wednesday.5 days ago
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The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says
The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates.5 days ago
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With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed
The United States urged Israel to better protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza if it follows through on its promise to resume the war.6 days ago
