A man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s baby and throwing the body in a pond has been executed in Florida

By The Associated Press
June 2, 2026 | 6:35 PM

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s baby and throwing the body in a pond has been executed in Florida.

America In Focus: key inflation gauge remains high; Fed’s Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed

By The Associated Press
August 30, 2026 | 5:56 AM

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses. Here’s a snapshot of prominent economic data and news that occurred over the past week and what it potentially means for you. Key inflation gauge remains elevated An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.

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