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The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates
Investors expect the Federal Reserve to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, to about 4.1 percent. But it's not even clear which Fed officials will be making the decision. 
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the U.S. and China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday after trade talks in Madrid that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping would speak Friday to possibly finalize the deal.
Arthur Sze named 25th U.S. poet laureate
Sze is a poet with a lot of acclaim — he's won the National Book Award, was a Guggenheim fellow and was a finalist for the Pulitzer. He aims to promote interest in translated poetry in his new role.
Special election will fill Hortman seat but candidates agree they can't fill her void
Voters are choosing between Democrat XP Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner to fill House District seat 34B, which was previously held by slain former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
Heavier rains due to climate change causing more landslides and rockfalls in Minnesota
Heavier rainfall due to a warming climate is accelerating erosion in some parts of Minnesota. The sandstone bluffs and hillsides of the Minnesota River Valley are especially vulnerable, leading to more frequent landslides and rockfalls.
'Our children deserve better': Annunciation families urge action from lawmakers
A working group created to mull possible policy changes following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church heard from families directly affected and began dissecting bills that could come up.