The second consecutive quarter of economic growth that the government reported Thursday underscored that the nation isn't in a recession despite high inflation and the Federal Reserve's fastest pace of interest rate hikes in four decades. … [Read more...] about How will we know if the U.S. economy is in a recession?
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel expected to win reelection; backers say she unites, builds the party
The prevailing chatter at the Republican National Committee's winter meeting is that RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel will easily win an unprecedented fourth term when the votes are tallied Friday. … [Read more...] about RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel expected to win reelection; backers say she unites, builds the party
New U.S. ambassador to Russia arrives in Moscow as tensions escalate with Washington
The new U.S. ambassador to Russia arrived Thursday in Moscow amid historically high tensions between Washington and the Kremlin over the invasion of Ukraine. … [Read more...] about New U.S. ambassador to Russia arrives in Moscow as tensions escalate with Washington
Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial starts with cellphones, bullets
After 19 months of speculation, prosecutors finally laid out their evidence Wednesday that Alex Murdaugh killed his wife and son as they opened the double murder trial for the disgraced South Carolina attorney. … [Read more...] about Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial starts with cellphones, bullets
Tanzania squeezes Maasai by seizing livestock, report says
The Tanzanian government is seizing livestock from Indigenous Maasai herders in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in its latest attempt to clear way for tourism and trophy hunting, a report released Thursday said. … [Read more...] about Tanzania squeezes Maasai by seizing livestock, report says