Powell to update views on policy as inflation remains sticky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday will update his views on U.S. inflation and the economy following the release of data showing price increases running faster than the central bank chief last week anticipated. Government data showed the personal consumption expenditures price index increased at a 2.5% annual rate in February, … Read more

Brevard County man arrested in West Virginia after wife’s murder, sheriff says

A Brevard County man was arrested in West Virginia after the murder of his wife in January, according to deputies. Brevard County Sheriff Wane Ivey said Brian Estep was arrested Thursday by police officers in West Virginia. According to the sheriff’s office, Brian Estep’s wife, 39-year-old Amber Renee Estep, was reported missing by her mother … Read more

EU moves to tighten rules on Ukrainian agricultural imports

European Union member states on Wednesday agreed to tighten restrictions on agricultural imports from Ukraine, following months of angry protests by EU farmers against what they say is unfair competition. According to diplomats, the new compromise stipulates that fewer goods than originally planned will be allowed to be sold duty-free into the EU. The products … Read more

US inflation increases moderately in February; consumer spending surges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. prices increased moderately in February and the cost of services outside housing slowed considerably, keeping a June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on the table. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3% last month, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday. Data for January … Read more

Moscow police captain tabbed for new chief

Mar. 29—Moscow Mayor Art Bettge plans to appoint Moscow Police Capt. Anthony Dahlinger as the next chief of police for the Moscow Police Department. Bettge announced his decision Thursday afternoon. The appointment needs to be approved Monday by the Moscow City Council. Dahlinger would replace Chief James Fry, who will retire April 30. Fry is … Read more

France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge

France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, as organizers finalize security planning for the French capital’s first Games in a century while on heightened alert against potential attacks. The Interior Ministry said Friday that the … Read more