Biden argued that the newest numbers are solid and have slowed in recent months in a way that points toward inflation easing.
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Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 17 following bridge attack
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket barrage pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens.
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Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast
A few miles meant Ian, a strong Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, was blamed for more than 100 deaths, the overwhelming majority of them in southwest Florida.
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Trump speaks via video at rally of global far-right in Spain
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Spain’s far-right in a video shown at a rally in Madrid
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Families leave offerings for children slain at Thai day care
The attack on the Young Children’s Development Center in Uthai Sawan was Thailand’s deadliest mass killing.
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With a marijuana pardon, Biden tries to light up voters he needs
The Democrats are fighting an uphill battle after failing to pass key legislation on voting rights and police reform, and given that more voters disapprove than approve of Biden’s job performance.
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Hurricane Julia hits Nicaragua with torrential rainfall
Colombia’s national disaster agency reported Julia blew the roofs off several houses and knocked over trees as it blasted past San Andres Island east of Nicaragua.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, to provide continuing appropriations for government spending through Dec. 16, and add $12.3 billion of aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, as well as increase funding for disaster response programs.
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National Guard struggles as troops leave at faster pace
Soldiers are leaving the Army National Guard at a faster rate than they are enlisting. The departures translate to a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members.
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Once hopeful Iowa Democrat running uphill vs. Sen. Grassley
Unseating seven-term Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley seems to be a fading hope for Democrats backing Michael Franken.