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The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies about monetary policy and the state of the economy before the House Financial Services Committee in Washington, D.C., on March 2. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years.

If you've had omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants?

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Goats and Soda

If you've had omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants?

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If you've had omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants?

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85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing down

Critics say Ron Carter left a big footprint in music, especially for bassists. Didier Baverel/Getty Images hide caption

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85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing down

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85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing down

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The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation

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The U.S. may soon export more gas to the EU, but that will complicate climate goals

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Climate

The U.S. may soon export more gas to the EU, but that will complicate climate goals

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The U.S. may soon export more gas to the EU, but that will complicate climate goals

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Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage

In Minnie Driver's new memoir, Managing Expectations, the actress shares stories about the messiness of life from her childhood in England and Barbados, to her unexpected path into acting, becoming a single mom and her complicated relationship with her own parents. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images hide caption

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Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage

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Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage

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