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WASHINGTON (AP) — A top policymaker at the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs under the incoming Trump administration.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top policymaker at the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs under the incoming Trump administration.

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country's interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government, the president's office said Wednesday.

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country's interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government, the president's office said Wednesday.

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's threats to use "economic force" against Canada and its industries are sparking worry and disbelief.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday abruptly dropped its nascent plan to protect old growth forests after getting pushback from Republicans and the timber industry. The move was announced by U.S.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday abruptly dropped its nascent plan to protect old growth forests after getting pushback from Republicans and the timber industry. The move was announced by U.S.

TORONTO — Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. The Home Renovation Savings Program, launching Jan.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by losses in technology, while the sector led U.S. markets to erase Monday's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 69.90 points at 24,929.89.

NEW YORK (AP) — Good news on the U.S. economy is back to being bad for Wall Street. The S&P 500 swung to a loss of 1.1% after a pair of reports on the economy came in better than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.