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Fed unsure of economy’s direction as Wall Street meltdown worsens

Powell’s latest remarks noting uncertainty ahead come as the Fed’s anti-inflation fight is making slow progress, leaving the institution and its boss vulnerable to criticism over the cost to workers and businesses of continued rate hikes.

By David J. Lynch

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Voters divided amid intense fight for control of Congress, poll finds

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Legal challenges follow DeSantis flights as migrants describe deception and fear

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has politically benefited by flying migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, but the effort is trailed by unanswered questions and legal peril.

By Beth Reinhard, Maria Sacchetti and Molly Hennessy-Fiske

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Seniors are stuck home alone as health aides flee for higher-paying jobs

As home-care aides become more scarce thanks to the pandemic and tight labor market, it is threatening the independence of a generation of older Americans who had planned to age in place.

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The CIA renovated its museum. The public still can’t go see it.

A model of Ayman al-Zawahiri’s Kabul compound used to plan a U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader is in the exhibit, which is closed to the public.

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Ian strengthens as it continues path to Florida

Storm is expected to become a hurricane Sunday night and reach Cuba by Monday night.

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Pharoah Sanders walked among us

The music of jazz icon Pharoah Sanders, who died Saturday at 81, embodied a search for something greater. Maybe it’s closer than we think.

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Millions of Ukrainian mothers face heart-wrenching choices

Some women have thrown themselves into volunteering. Others are consumed by child care, financial worries and family expectations.

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Ex-staffer’s unauthorized book about Jan. 6 committee rankles members

The book, titled “The Breach,” is out Tuesday and billed as a “behind-the-scenes” look at the committee.

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Cuba sent gay men to work camps. Now it’s voting on same-sex marriage.

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