Economic doubts have investors in high anxiety
Wall Street has the jitters as several factors -- especially poor earnings at big retailers -- put a damper on spirits
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Why Wall Street looks like it's losing its footing
Several market indicators are pointing the wrong way for stocks ahead of Friday's jobs report
Wall Street's spring rally runs into some stiff winds
From profits to the economy and the Fed, investors suddenly have a list of worries that's bringing out the sellers
Is the Fed setting the stage for a June hike?
To get a clue from this week's policy meeting, investors will scour what's said, or left out, of Wednesday's statement
Why Wall Street's next move depends on the Fed
The stock market's uptrend hangs in the balance as the Federal Reserve figures out its rate hike timing and frequency
Celebs react, loudly, to the #HarrietTubman $20 bill
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What Janet Yellen sees on her job market "dashboard"
The Fed chair is closely watching several employment indicators that will help signal when it's time to hike rates again
Why China matters so much to the Fed
Yellen & Co.'s focus on -- and worries about -- what's happening in the world's No. 2 economy have a big impact on policy
Ted Cruz aims for a "minimum of five percent" economic growth
Cruz also predicted that "a crash will be coming" because of the Federal Reserve's policies
Producer prices slide again in March
Lower food prices offset a big jump in energy, as the overall PPI fell 0.1 percent after a 0.2 drop in February
Why the Fed has a wary eye on China's economy
It's all about the uncertainty now plaguing global growth prospects -- if China slows too much, that's big trouble
Global stocks lower after Wall Street gains
On Wall Street, futures for the Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 index were both flat
Global stocks surge as investors welcome Fed assurance
U.S. futures augured a positive opening on Wall Street, with both Dow and S&P 500 futures rising 0.6 percent
Yellen stresses Fed foresees gradual pace of rate hikes
Central bank chair did not specify a timetable for further hikes to follow the Fed's rate increase in December from record lows
If consumers falter, so does the U.S. economy
Unfortunately, the latest spending data suggest they're pulling back at exactly the wrong time
What's taking the steam out of Wall Street's rally
Hawkish talk from the Fed, doubts about oil's strength and a rebounding dollar are just a few factors cooling off stocks
The Fed and higher rates: How soon, how often?
Investors cheered as Yellen & Co. held pat, but reality could soon disrupt market expectations of distant and slow hikes
Why the Fed should allow wages to rise
Stagnant pay -- especially for working-class people -- is the enemy, and the Fed is our only hope of conquering that
Fed decision gives markets a jolt
It left interest rates unchanged and forecast it will raise them more gradually than it had envisioned late last year
Fed leaves interest rate policy unchanged
But Fed Chair Janet Yellen sounds dovish note, citing ongoing concerns about global growth
Energy costs keep overall inflation in check
February's consumer prices slipped 0.2 percent, but outside of food and fuel, they climbed at a 2.3 percent annual rate
Europe higher, Asia mixed ahead of Fed decision
U.S. markets looked set for a tepid start, with both Dow and S&P 500 futures flat
Global stocks decline ahead of Fed meeting
On Wall Street, futures for the Dow declined 0.4 percent and S&P 500 futures shed 0.5 percent
Asian, European stocks rise as focus pivots to Fed
U.S. stocks were poised to open lower: Dow futures slipped 0.1 percent while broader S&P 500 futures lost 0.2 percent
What to look for at this week's Fed meeting
Even with the Dow clearing a major hurdle, the central bank's big policy decision this week will likely keep trading volatile
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now
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Trump-Xi visit wraps up with few achievements announced
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Facebook found liable of deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
30 partially clothed men found in frat basement in alleged hazing incident
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Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn
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Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims
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ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, the Government Accountability Office found.
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Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
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A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
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Facebook found liable of deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
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Facebook found liable of deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
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Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
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ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
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Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.
Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion
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Cheetah cubs survive powerful storms, mother's illness at zoo
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Was Netanyahu's fiery U.N. speech aimed at his own political survival?
Israel's embattled leader lashed out at New York's mayor in a heated U.N. address, but a veteran analyst says his real targets were Israeli voters and President Trump.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims
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Lainey Wilson remembers Dolly Parton's legacy
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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
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Meta launches Muse chatbot pendant
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Trump touts "great friendship" with China's Xi
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Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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