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Biden calls Putin a war criminal

Biden calls Putin a war criminal

President Joe Biden on Tuesday was asked by reporters whether he was ready to call Russian President Putin a war criminal. "I think he is a war criminal," he said.
by NPR Washington Desk

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The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2018

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2018

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time since 2018, in an effort to tamp down inflation. Additional rate hikes are likely in the months to come.
by Scott Horsley

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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

The White House hasn't indicated if the husband of Vice President Harris, Douglas Emhoff, is experiencing symptoms. Harris has tested negative but is not participating in a White House event tonight.
by Merrit Kennedy and Eric McDaniel

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The Senate approves a bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The Senate approves a bill to make daylight saving time permanent

For those wishing for an end to annual clock shifting, this push in Congress is perhaps better late than never. It would still require House approval and President Biden's signature to become law.
by Joe Hernandez

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Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

A failure by the Legislature to reach a deal on replenishing the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund means thousands of businesses are on the hook to pay higher taxes. 
by Brian Bakst

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Still no deal at State Capitol to prevent business tax increases

Still no deal at State Capitol to prevent business tax increases

Legislative leaders met for an hour with Gov. Tim Walz Monday but still couldn’t reach a deal on refilling the state’s unemployment trust fund and repaying a debt to the federal government. State officials say Tuesday is the deadline to act on the depleted trust fund, and that taxes will go up on businesses without a deal.
by Tim Pugmire

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