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The U.S. Economy Is Surpassing Expectations. Immigration Is One Reason.
Immigrants aided the pandemic recovery and may be crucial to future needs. The challenge is processing newcomers and getting them where the jobs are.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Moderated in January
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure continued to cool on an annual basis, even as a key monthly gauge nudged higher.
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Auto Insurance Spike Hampers the Inflation Fight
Costlier vehicles and repairs are pushing premiums higher even as the increase in U.S. consumer prices is tapering overall.
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China Has Thousands of Navalnys, Hidden From the Public
China has no dissident with the kind of public profile that Aleksei A. Navalny had. The government has many critics, but they all disappear from view.
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A.I. Frenzy Complicates Efforts to Keep Power-Hungry Data Sites Green
Artificial intelligence’s booming growth is radically reshaping an already red-hot data center market, raising questions about whether these sites can be operated sustainably.
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Trump critics, some experts voice frustration over immunity claim case
Democrats, as well as Republicans who served on the House select committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision and its timing.
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Defiant Jan. 6 rioter spars with judge at sentencing hearing
Brandon Fellows, 29, was sentenced to 3½ years in prison as an exasperated federal judge boomed, “It’s time for you to grow up!”
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Richard Hibey, defense lawyer in cases of international intrigue, dies at 82
Richard Hibey represented clients including American spy Jonathan Pollard and ousted Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos.
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Biden and Trump trade accusations at southern border
The two leading presidential candidates leveled fiery blasts at each other on immigration in a preview of the campaign to come.
