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First inflation report since government shutdown shows an ease to 2.7%External Link
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' November Consumer Price Index report shows that inflation increased by 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. NBC News' Brian Cheung and Investopedia Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver break down the numbers in the first inflation report released since the government shutdown.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:24:50 GMT
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Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end addressExternal Link
Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:59:48 GMT
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Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and dismembering her bodyExternal Link
A Massachusetts man convicted of murdering his wife in 2023 and dismembering her body was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:28:46 GMT
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How a top-tier surrogacy agency became an FBI targetExternal Link
The FBI is investigating a surrogacy agency in Washington state that shut down suddenly, leaving intended parents out of thousands of dollars and surrogates without compensation.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:40 GMT
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Lawmakers vow to improve care for pregnant women in jailsExternal Link
Officials in Congress and in states from Pennsylvania to California said they were alarmed by a Bloomberg Law and NBC News investigation.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:40 GMT
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