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Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the central bank's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday in a Princeton University commencement speech in which he also praised government employees and ...
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners, hours after Moscow's largest missile-and-drone attack
Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday, the third and last part of a major exchange that reflected a ...
Man shot dead by Sampson County deputy after chase, crashing motorcycle
After a pursuit with Sampson County deputy, a man was shot after he drew a firearm, according to the Sheriff's office.
Kyle Larson crashes out of Indy 500 near the midway point, ending his second bid for 'the Double'
Kyle Larson crashed out of the Indianapolis 500 near the midway point Sunday, ending the NASCAR superstar's second shot at finishing both “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and the Coca-Cola 600 in ...
Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90
Susan Brownmiller, a prominent feminist and author of the 1960s and '70s whose "Against Our Will" was a landmark and intensely debated best-seller about sexual assault, has died. She was 90.
Fed Chair Powell praises integrity and public service amid unrelenting Trump attacks
Being an honest public servant will always be a rewarding choice, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday in a speech at Princeton University’s graduation ceremony amid months of unrelenting ...
‘Stitchpossible’ kicks off summer with record box office for Memorial Day weekend
After a slow start to 2025, the Hollywood box office has pulled off a “Stitchpossible” comeback buoyed by a huge holiday weekend.
Fayetteville crash under investigation
Fayetteville police are investigating a Saturday night crash on Waters Edge Drive near McFayden Lake. Fayetteville police are investigating a Saturday night crash on Waters Edge Drive near McFayden ...
'Lilo & Stich' team with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend
“Lilo & Stich” teamed with Tom Cruise for a monster Memorial Day box office weekend. Disney's live action version of “Lilo & Stich” earned a staggering $145.5 million in North American theaters, ...
Suspected arson causes a second major power outage in south of France
A second major power outage hit southeastern France early Sunday, this time in the city of Nice, after a suspected arson damaged an electrical facility.
US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own
The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies' underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies in Africa must be ready to ...
Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome.