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Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged for 2nd Straight Meeting
‘Uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased,’ the Fed said in a post-meeting statement.
Rep. Rich McCormick Calls for Tougher Measures to Combat CCP Hacking and Espionage
Three U.S. army soldiers were recently indicted for stealing top-secret information for the Chinese regime.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘Sonnet 14’
Love is about so much more than specific characteristics or appealing features, as Elizabeth Barrett Browning relates in ‘Sonnet 14.’

‘The Mesopotamian Riddle’ Cracks the Code
A diverse group tries to decipher the world’s oldest script, as told in this new book by Joshua Hammer.

Poetry 101: Bits of Advice for Disinclined Readers of Verse
You may be more inclined to pick up a poem, thanks to the medium’s many benefits and inspirational power.
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Trump Speaks With Zelenskyy as Limited Russia–Ukraine Cease-Fire Sees Rocky Start
Just hours before the planned Wednesday call, Ukrainian officials alleged Russians had already breached a limited cease-fire halting energy sector attacks.
House Lawmakers Seek to Crack Down on China’s Secret Police Stations in US
‘We should find, prosecute, and sanction any Chinese Communist Party official involved in standing up police stations on U.S. soil,’ Rep. Ashley Hinson said.
Social Security Strengthens Identity Verification for 2 Services
Recipients without online accounts will have to do in-person verification to file claims or to change direct deposit information after March 31.
Trump Administration Releases More Than 2,000 JFK Assassination Files
‘People have been waiting for decades for this,’ the president said. ‘We have a tremendous amount of paper.’
FBI Expands Anti-Terrorism Focus to Target Cartels and Gangs Including Tren de Aragua
The FBI is expanding its counterterrorism efforts to target transnational gangs and cartels, including Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, now deemed ‘alien enemies.’
Judge Denies US Government’s Bid to Toss Case Over Columbia Student’s Arrest
The judge did agree to transfer the case.
Trump Backs Putin’s Plan for Ice Hockey Matches Between US, Russia: Kremlin
The two leaders held a phone call this week to discuss Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The 3 Things Experts Say Would Make US Education World Class
On average, American eighth graders scored more than 120 points below their peers in Singapore and Taiwan.
Starliner Astronauts Return to Earth After Nearly 10 Months in Space
This was the final splashdown of a SpaceX crew dragon off the coast of Florida. Future ones will be conducted off the coast of southern California.
Turkish Authorities Detain Istanbul Mayor and Would-Be Presidential Contender
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has long been regarded as a potential challenger to Turkey’s long-ruling incumbent president.
White House Condemns Bomb Threats Against Shen Yun
Press secretary says the Trump administration will take any such threats seriously and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
Judge Declines to Require FEMA Release Funds to Upgrade US Emergency Alert System
The plaintiff did not show it will suffer irreparable injury absent a restraining order, the judge said.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Ukraine, Russia Accuse Each Other of New Energy Sector Attacks After Putin Accepts Moratorium Deal
Moscow said it would halt Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy sites following a March 18 call with Washington.
AG Bondi Calls Vandalism on Tesla Property ‘Domestic Terrorism’
Multiple Tesla vehicles, showrooms, and charging stations have been attacked across the United States.
Meloni Cautions Against Tit-for-Tat Tariffs Between EU, US
The Italian prime minister also spoke out in support of Trump’s proposed cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine.
Purdue Pharma Files New Bankruptcy Plan for $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement
The oxycodone manufacturer was sued by states, local governments, and individuals for its alleged role in creating the opioid crisis.
Louisiana Carries Out First Execution in 15 Years After Supreme Court Appeal Fails
Justice Gorsuch dissented, saying the court should stay execution to weigh whether a federal law protecting religious exercise was being violated.
Judge Temporarily Blocks EPA From Canceling Climate Grants
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said he will not rest ‘until these hard-earned taxpayer dollars are returned to the U.S. Treasury.’
Crop Rotation: The Simple, Time-Tested Secret to Bigger Harvests and a Healthier Garden
This simple but powerful technique improves soil health, reduces pests and disease, and creates a more sustainable garden.
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