The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, its first increase in more than three years. Inflation remains above target as higher energy prices, including record diesel costs, pressure households and businesses.
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Tierra Walker’s family alleges Texas officials and doctors denied her a life-saving abortion before she died of preeclampsia at 20 weeks pregnant. The lawsuit names Attorney General Ken Paxton, medical officials, a health system and several doctors.
Barack Obama announced that Sunny, the family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog, has died. Sunny joined the Obamas in 2013 and became a familiar presence at the White House alongside Bo.
A news helicopter serving NBC4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 crashed in Chatsworth while covering a deadly bus and SUV collision. Journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a pedestrian were killed.
The Trump administration said it will restrict visas for South Africans it says are responsible for policies that discriminate against White people and other minorities. South Africa has rejected the U.S. allegations as baseless and rooted in misinformation.
Ursula von der Leyen said she wants to open the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member, though the status does not currently exist. The proposal comes as Canada seeks closer European ties amid tariff tensions with the United States.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was convicted of war crimes by an EU-backed court in The Hague and sentenced to 25 years in prison. The ruling comes after a nearly three-year trial over crimes committed during Kosovo’s 1998-99 war for independence from Serbia.
A war-damaged residential building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 20 people, including five children, local rescue teams said. Rescuers said dozens remained missing as crews struggled with limited equipment.