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Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a month this week, reversing course after a period of improvement. The average rate on the 30-year fixed rate jumped 22 basis points Monday and another 3 basis points Tuesday to 6.85%, according to Mortgage News Daily, fully erasing the decline from last …

The Department of Homeland Security said in a court document that the IRS has agreed to share certain tax information filed by undocumented taxpayers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement of the agreement came in a document filed late Monday in a case challenging the legality of the IRS …

The new film, “A Nice Indian Boy” delivers a narrative about acceptance and love that’s told through the unique lens of a mixed-race, same-sex relationship.  “A Nice Indian Boy” follows the life of a shy, timid doctor, Naveen Gavaskar (Karan Soni), who meets a white freelance photographer named Jay Kurundkar …

Donald Trump shows no signs of backing down on his tariff plan. The Supreme Court clears the path for the Trump administration to deport more people under the Alien Enemies Act, with one concession. And a new NCAA men’s tournament champion is crowned.  Here’s what to know today. Trump holds …

Two U.S. senators introduced a bill Tuesday that aims to minimize damage to homes and communities from floods, wildfires and other natural disasters through a federal tax credit. The legislation, from Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., would create a tax credit to reimburse people for retrofitting their …

Donald Trump sees an opportunity to “change the fabric” of the United States with his sprawling plan to institute new global tariffs — a policy that has had markets shaking for days while cracks form in his political coalition. But even as the president, administration officials and key allies say he …

HONG KONG — China said Tuesday it will “fight to the end” if President Donald Trump imposes an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods as many countries rush to negotiate trade with the United States. If the plan is fully implemented, the total tariffs on goods imported into the United …

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species. The wolf pups, which range in age from three to six months old, have long white hair, …

Madonna is putting her decades-long feud with Elton John behind her. On Monday, the pop icon shared a photo of her and John backstage after he appeared as a musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” and wrote that they “finally buried the hatchet!” Over the years, the “Rocket Man” singer …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program, while warning the Iranians they would be in “great danger” if the talks don’t succeed in persuading them to abandon their nuclear weapons program. The president, in comments to reporters after meeting with …