Not so chummy Trump, Merkel to meet; Marine photo victim speaks out
Getting to know you
Two of the world’s most important leaders will be meeting for the first time today when German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the White House. President Trump will have an important opportunity to clarify his views on institutions such as NATO and the European Union. And the two leaders, who appear to be opposites personality-wise, will have a chance to find some common ground, most likely on economic issues. Mr. Trump has long been critical of Merkel, particularly regarding her policy on refugees.
In and out
As health care reform proposals wind their way through Congress, it’s easy to lose sight of how the new measure differs from current law. Here’s a real-time look at the changes being considered and what they’d replace.
Scandal’s victim
When Erika Butner learned some of her fellow Marines were making crude comments about a picture of her circulating online, she was disgusted. As Congress considers a bill to make it a crime for members of the military to share intimate photos without consent, we explain why Butner is speaking out -- and what she’s saying.
How fast?
The Federal Reserve Board is betting the U.S. economy is, despite its tortoise-like recovery, finally strong enough to bear a sustained rise in interest rates. But much could go awry as the central bank finally seeks to normalize monetary policy. We look at the Fed’s key challenges in hiking rates.
Tragic memory
No country is closer to the kingdom Prince William and Duchess Kate will one day rule than France, and a trip the royal couple is making to Paris is aimed at getting them closer, still. But while the visit may be about Britain’s future, the City of Light will forever hold a dark past for Prince William.
Winning move
The average American will get a tax refund of nearly $3,000 this year, according to the IRS. So what should recipients do with their windfall? Despite the temptation to go shopping, for people on a budget, there’s a compelling financial reason to put the money away for retirement. That’s because a little-known tax break known as the “saver’s credit” can deliver a return of up 60 percent on investment.
Method to March Madness
Villanova certainly gets its money’s worth from basketball. The private Catholic university’s team won last year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship and is the top seed in this year’s. And it helps subsidize the suburban Philadelphia school’s other sports programs -- and generates tons of publicity.
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