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Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare
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Fed Makes Fourth Jumbo Rate Increase and Signals More to Come

Fed Makes Fourth Jumbo Rate Increase and Signals More to Come

By Jeanna Smialek

The Federal Reserve has now raised interest rates six times this year as it tries to quash the fastest inflation in four decades.

Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare

Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare

By Jim Tankersley

Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.

Astros Combine for Second No-Hitter in World Series History

Astros 5, Phillies 0 | World Series tied, 2-2

Astros Combine for Second No-Hitter in World Series History

By Scott Miller

Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn't happened since 1956.

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Prisoners Like Me Are Being Held Hostage to Price Hikes

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Prisoners Like Me Are Being Held Hostage to Price Hikes

By Patrick Irving

Shampoo. Sausages. Prisoners are struggling to afford staples whose prices have swelled beyond their ability to pay.

Today's Videos

'Democracy Is on the Ballot,' Biden Says Ahead of Midterm Elections

Video Video: 'Democracy Is on the Ballot,' Biden Says Ahead of Midterm Elections

By The New York Times

President Biden said in a speech Wednesday night that democracy was at stake ahead of the coming midterm elections.

Fed Raises Interest Rates in Fight Against Inflation

Video Video: Fed Raises Interest Rates in Fight Against Inflation

By The Associated Press

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a point in their sixth increase this year. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said "at some point" it would be appropriate to slow the pace of increases.

Obama Warns Against Dangerous Rhetoric Ahead of Midterms

Video Video: Obama Warns Against Dangerous Rhetoric Ahead of Midterms

By The Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama urged politicians to explicitly reject divisive, hateful rhetoric and called for a return to political civility in the nation.

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