Lake Mead is receding and Sin City is awash with mob lore after a second set of human remains in a week emerged from the depths of the drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip.
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Fed: Inflation, Ukraine biggest threats to financial system
The Federal Reserve no longer views the coronavirus pandemic as the biggest threat.
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Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Paxlovid, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
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Recession fears grow. But how high is the risk?
For now, even the more pessimistic economists don’t expect a downturn anytime soon, but some say the risk is rising.
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Wall Street’s losses worsen as markets tumble worldwide
Stocks deepened their losses on Wall Street Monday, sending the S&P 500 to its lowest close in more than a year.
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G-7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies have pledged to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to stress their support.
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Oh, rats! As New Yorkers emerge from pandemic, so do rodents
The deepest fears of some New Yorkers are crawling to the surface as the metropolis continues its recovery from the pandemic.
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Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and physically interacting with colleagues.
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Havana hotel death toll hits 31 as search for survivors continues
Search crews with dogs hunt through the ruins of the luxury hotel for survivors of an apparent gas explosion.
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Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
A San Francisco judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit challenging his permanent ban from Twitter