Articles filed under Associated Press
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Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsensMar 24, 2026 3:02 pm - The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: Higher interest rates.
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Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary specialMar 24, 2026 2:48 pm - Sporting that “Hannah Montana” blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
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It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup pollMar 24, 2026 2:26 pm - Americans’ outlook on the job market has turned increasingly pessimistic, a surprisingly negative shift given the low unemployment rate but one that likely reflects an ongoing hiring drought. Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted late last year said now is a “good time” to find a quality job, with 72% saying it is a bad time.
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Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 millionMar 24, 2026 8:01 am - A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million.
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Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarlMar 24, 2026 7:44 am - Senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including the Transportation Security Administration airport workers going without pay, but excluding ICE's enforcement and removal operations that have been core to the dispute.
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Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has startedMar 24, 2026 7:25 am - A major Russian drone and missile attack on civilian areas of Ukraine killed four people and injured at least 27, officials said Tuesday, while Moscow’s army stepped up efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defenses in what could be the start of an anticipated spring ground offensive.
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Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather paceMar 24, 2026 7:19 am - Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and sites across the Mideast on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war.
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This minty pea soup with ham is a creamy, chive-packed upgrade for puréed soupsMar 24, 2026 5:15 am - Puréed soups cry out for embellishment. This minty pea soup from the cookbook “Canal House Cook Something: Recipes to Rely On” is topped with finely diced ham and lots of chives.
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Bulls race to 20-point lead in 1st quarter, hang on to beat the Rockets 132-124Mar 23, 2026 10:03 pm - CHICAGO — Matas Buzelis' layup in the final seconds put Chicago ahead to stay and Collin Sexton came off the bench to score 25 points as the Bulls beat the Houston Rocket...
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Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a targeting toolMar 23, 2026 9:32 pm - The role of Israel's hijacking of Iran’s street cameras in the killing of the country’s supreme leader underscores how surveillance systems are increasingly being targete...