Federal Reserve To Keep Rates Near Zero Even If Inflation Rises
Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday the new approach is more flexible. He noted if inflation spiked, the Fed could still make adjustments.

For 'Amtrak Joe' Biden, Baltimore rail tunnel visit is personal
President Biden will visit the aging Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel that's slated to be replaced with help from bipartisan infrastructure legislation.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
Biden touts economic record, criticizes House Republicans
The president's first major economic address this year comes as the White House and Congress remain at odds over increasing the debt ceiling.
By Andrew Harnik / AP
Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
Democrats are pushing to raise the debt ceiling — now at $31T —to allow more borrowing, while Republicans are countering with proposed spending cuts.
By J. Scott Applewhite / APTop Stories

Winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions
The storm began Monday as part of an expected "several rounds" of wintry precipitation through Wednesday in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee.
By Elias Valverde II / The Dallas Morning News via AP
What does it cost to have cancer?
An oncologist and parents of kids with cancer share how the costs of treatment can hinder or even completely prevent a patient from getting care.
By San Francisco Chronicle / AP
Life-saving drugs cost thousands in the US. Can laws change that?
Prescription drugs are often priced higher in the U.S. than in other countries, but there is legislation that aims to cut costs.
By AP