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The Dow had its biggest drop in 18 months amid fears of an interest rate hike
The Dow Jones industrial average slumped 2.8% after briefly skidding more than 1,000 points. The S&P 500 had its biggest one-day loss in almost seven weeks.
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15 years later, Portugal identifies a suspect in the probe of a missing British girl
Prosecutors formally accuse a suspect in the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished nearly 15 years ago while on a family vacation. She was 3 years old at the time.
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Julian Assange is one major step closer to extradition to the U.S.
A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. The case will now go to Britain's interior minister for a decision.
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Biden administration restores environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects
The move restores regulations guiding environmental reviews of big projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects.
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Federal judge says Georgia voters can challenge Greene's reelection run
Monday's ruling means a group of Georgia voters can proceed with efforts seeking to disqualify U.S Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection.
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Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity
Russia and Ukraine produce roughly 14% of the world's wheat supply, according to the United Nations, and the war has resulted in soaring food prices and fears about food security globally.
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Missile strikes in western Ukraine kill 6 as country braces for new assault in east
Russian missile strikes on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv killed six people and wounded at least eight, the regional governor said, which appeared to target military infrastructure facilities
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The FDA is investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
The Food and Drug Administration said it's gotten over 100 complaints linked to the General Mills cereal this year. General Mills said its own investigation hasn't found evidence of consumer illness.
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The pope makes an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine, citing a nuclear risk
On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the "senseless" war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts in the world.
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Biden increases oil royalty rate and scales back lease sales on federal lands
The U.S. government will sharply boost royalty rates for companies as federal officials weigh efforts to fight climate change against pressure to bring down high gasoline prices.