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Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Select subcommittee hearing in June. Powell said Friday the economic recovery continues, signaling it may soon be time for the central bank to start removing some of its massive support. Saul Loeb/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economy continues its recovery, hinting the central bank could dial back its extraordinary efforts to prop up the economy later this year.

World

What We Know About The Kabul Attack And The U.S. Response

by Ayesha Rascoe, Quil Lawrence

6 min

What We Know About The Kabul Attack And The U.S. Response

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Health

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Set Off A Surge Of COVID Cases In South Dakota

by Mary Louise Kelly, Kat Lonsdorf, Bridget Kelley

4 min

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Set Off A Surge Of COVID Cases In South Dakota

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Politics

Reporters From Across The U.S. Talk About The Political Fight Over Voting Rights

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Reporters From Across The U.S. Talk About The Political Fight Over Voting Rights

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Asia

Pakistan Helped Create The Taliban. Here's What It Means For The Country Now

by Jackie Northam

3 min

Pakistan Helped Create The Taliban. Here's What It Means For The Country Now

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Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Select subcommittee hearing in June. Powell said Friday the economic recovery continues, signaling it may soon be time for the central bank to start removing some of its massive support. Saul Loeb/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

by Scott Horsley

3 min

Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

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Politics

Bernie Sanders Is Off To The Midwest, Aiming To Win Voters Over On The Spending Plan

by Kelsey Snell

3 min

Bernie Sanders Is Off To The Midwest, Aiming To Win Voters Over On The Spending Plan

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National

SCOTUS Ended The Eviction Ban. Now Millions Have To Figure Out Housing — Fast

by Chris Arnold

3 min

SCOTUS Ended The Eviction Ban. Now Millions Have To Figure Out Housing — Fast

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World

Kabul Journalist Describes Aftermath Of Deadly Explosions

by Mary Louise Kelly, Amy Isackson, Lauren Hodges

2 min

Kabul Journalist Describes Aftermath Of Deadly Explosions

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World

What The Afghanistan Ambassador To U.N. Says He's Heard From Taliban Leadership

by Audie Cornish, Amy Isackson, Elena Burnett

4 min

What The Afghanistan Ambassador To U.N. Says He's Heard From Taliban Leadership

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Medical Treatments

Those Against The COVID Vaccine Lost A Key Argument With The Pfizer Shot's Approval

by Debbie Elliott

5 min

Those Against The COVID Vaccine Lost A Key Argument With The Pfizer Shot's Approval

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Politics

Democrats Might Be More Open To Voter ID Laws, Which They've Long Opposed

by Miles Parks

3 min

Democrats Might Be More Open To Voter ID Laws, Which They've Long Opposed

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Family

How To Help Your Child — And Yourself — Through The First Day Of School

by Alejandra Marquez Janse, Courtney Dorning

2 min

How To Help Your Child — And Yourself — Through The First Day Of School

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Politics

Senior Policy Fellow Argues Terror Attack Should Not Lead To More War

by Audie Cornish, Vincent Acovino, Courtney Dorning

4 min

Senior Policy Fellow Argues Terror Attack Should Not Lead To More War

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Politics

The Kabul Attack Took Attention Away From Biden And New Israeli Leader's Meeting

by Daniel Estrin

3 min

The Kabul Attack Took Attention Away From Biden And New Israeli Leader's Meeting

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Space

Space Travel Is Taking Off, But Companies Also Want To Sell Things From Outer Space

by Stacey Vanek Smith

3 min

Space Travel Is Taking Off, But Companies Also Want To Sell Things From Outer Space

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Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front

Diane Warren released her debut album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1, on Aug. 27. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter hide caption

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Music Interviews

Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front

by Ari Shapiro, Jonaki Mehta, Patrick Jarenwattananon

7 min

Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front

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National

The Man Convicted Of Killing Sen. Robert Kennedy Has Been Granted Parole

by Martin Kaste

3 min

The Man Convicted Of Killing Sen. Robert Kennedy Has Been Granted Parole

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All Things Considered

EMU Faculty & Staff Still Looking For More COVID-19 Protections As Students Return To Campus

by Lisa Barry

5 min

EMU Faculty & Staff Still Looking For More COVID-19 Protections As Students Return To Campus

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All Things Considered

Dingell Takes Stance On Afghanistan And Voting Rights

by David Fair

11 min

Dingell Takes Stance On Afghanistan And Voting Rights

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