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Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power
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Thursday, December 16, 2021

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Fed Shifts to Inflation Battle, Winding Down Pandemic Support

By Jeanna Smialek

With the economy healing, but price gains pinching consumers, officials are dialing back bond purchases and getting in position to raise interest rates (three are possible next year).

Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power

Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power

By Katie Benner, Catie Edmondson, Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer

A small circle of Republican lawmakers, working closely with President Donald J. Trump's chief of staff, took on an outsize role in pressuring the Justice Department, amplifying conspiracy theories and flooding the courts in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Green-Energy Race Draws an American Underdog to Bolivia's Lithium

Green-Energy Race Draws an American Underdog to Bolivia's Lithium

By Clifford Krauss and Meridith Kohut

Chinese and Russian industrial giants seek to tap mineral deposits vital to electric cars. A Texas entrepreneur has his own strategy: the long game.

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When the Show Doesn't Go On: Broadway Is Rattled by Covid Cancellations

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When the Show Doesn't Go On: Broadway Is Rattled by Covid Cancellations

By Michael Paulson

Broadway, where cancellations were once vanishingly rare, has seen a raft of them as positive coronavirus tests among cast and crew members have upended productions.

Overturning Roe Will Make Miscarriage Care Worse

Opinion | Jessica Grose

Overturning Roe Will Make Miscarriage Care Worse

By Jessica Grose

The worst day of your life could become more painful and more dangerous.

Today's Videos

Biden in Kentucky: There Are No 'Red Tornadoes' or 'Blue Tornadoes'

Video Video: Biden in Kentucky: There Are No 'Red Tornadoes' or 'Blue Tornadoes'

By Reuters

While visiting Mayfield, Ky., President Biden praised the communities affected by the deadly tornadoes last weekend for how they've come together to handle the severe devastation.

Firefighters Rescue Hundreds Trapped on Hong Kong Rooftop

Video Video: Firefighters Rescue Hundreds Trapped on Hong Kong Rooftop

By Reuters

At least 13 people were injured after a fire broke out in the 38-story World Trade Center building in Hong Kong, trapping hundreds on its roof and forcing firefighters to rescue many by ladder.

First Asian American Muppet to Debut on 'Sesame Street'

Video Video: First Asian American Muppet to Debut on 'Sesame Street'

By The Associated Press

Ji-Young, a guitar-playing Korean American character, will bring rock music to the children's show as well as raise awareness about racism and anti-Asian bias.

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