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Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

New research shows drug overdose deaths continue to surge among Black Americans. For the first time since 1999, Black Americans are dying at a higher rate per capita than white Americans.

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Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies about monetary policy and the state of the economy before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. Powell reiterated the Fed is gearing up to raise interest rates this month. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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The Federal Reserve is ready to raise interest rates soon despite the war in Ukraine

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President Biden delivers his State of the Union address on March 1. Among other issues, Biden spoke about his administration's plans to address mental health care in the United States. Saul Loeb/Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Here's what experts say Biden gets right in his new mental health plan

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