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Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the fifth straight meeting, a move that will likely underscore the deep divide between how Chair Jerome Powell and his chief critic, President Donald Trump, see the economy. The Fed itself,

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Former Colombian President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial that threatens the strongman’s legacy

By ASTRID SUAREZ and MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery Monday in a historic trial that gripped the South American nation and threatened to tarnish the conservative strongman’s legacy. The ruling followed a nearly six-month trial in which prosecutors presented evidence

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National League Leaders

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_W.Smith, Los Angeles, .324; Machado, San Diego, .300; Stowers, Miami, .299; Frelick, Milwaukee, .295; Edwards, Miami, .293; F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .292; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Arraez, San Diego, .291; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .291; Burleson, St. Louis, .289; Hoerner, Chicago, .289. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 100; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 78; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 75; J.Soto, New York,

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American League Leaders

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .342; Peña, Houston, .322; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .312; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; Kirk, Toronto, .304; Ramírez, Cleveland, .298; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .296; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .295; Springer, Toronto, .289; Bichette, Toronto, .287; Goldschmidt, New York, .287; Witt, Kansas City, .287. RUNS_Judge, New York, 90; Raleigh, Seattle, 71; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 70; Ju.Rodríguez, Seattle,

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Justice Department files misconduct complaint against federal judge handling deportation case

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump ‘s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Escalating the administration’s conflict with U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, Attorney General Pam Bondi said

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Nevada governor’s race shaping up as a marquee battle in a state carried by Trump

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive fight for Nevada governor, Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Monday he will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo next year. Ford represents the highest-profile Democrat to enter the still-emerging contest in a battleground state carried by President Donald Trump

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