He’s serving a life sentence for killing his wife and son at their home two years ago.
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Economy’s solid growth could require additional Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says
Substantially higher loan rates, a direct result of the Fed’s rate hikes, have made it harder for Americans to afford a home or a car or for businesses to finance expansions.
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Democrats accuse tax prep firms of undermining effort for free file tax returns
The IRS in May announced that it would launch a pilot program for the 2024 filing season to allow taxpayers to file directly to the agency for free.
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Maui County sues power company, says utility didn’t turn off electricity during deadly fires
Witness accounts and video indicate sparks from power lines ignited fires as utility poles snapped in the winds, which were driven by a passing hurricane.
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Trump returns to X, the site formerly known as Twitter, shortly after surrendering in Georgia
He posted a photo of his mug shot and the words, “Election interference. Never surrender!” along with a link to his website, which directs to a fundraising site.
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Maine Republicans still back Trump, but independents are a new wild card in state’s primary
New rules that allow unenrolled voters to participate in either party’s presidential primaries, coupled with ranked-choice voting, could complicate former President Donald Trump’s odds of winning Maine’s Republican nomination, despite continued strong support in his party.
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U.S. intelligence says an intentional explosion brought down Wagner chief Prigozhin’s plane
There has as yet been no official confirmation that the mercenary leader was among the 10 dead.
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Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest is extended by a Moscow court, state news agency says
The Bowdoin College graduate, who was detained on espionage charges, must stay in jail until the end of November.
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Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the first Republican debate
Neither former President Donald Trump nor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis neither dominated the debate stage Wednesday night.
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Debate highlights GOP candidates’ struggle with climate change
Just one Republican in Wednesday’s lineup said climate change is ‘real.’