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Liz Goggin, a licensed clinical social worker with the Veterans Health Administration, accepted the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer before her agency said her position was exempt. Justine Kenin/NPR hide…

Jude SheerinBBC NewsReporting fromWashington DCWatch: Trump and Modi say meeting will revolve around tradeIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed a "mega partnership" between the US and India, as he…

Duolingo announced the death of its owl mascot, Duo, this week. He was known for his snarky social media presence and sometimes-threatening way of reminding people to do their daily…

A Joann retail store seen here in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Jan. 15 is among the outlets slated for closure. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP…

João da Silva & Annabelle LiangBusiness reporters, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Japanese car-making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivalsMerger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed…

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesTwo major lenders launched mortgage deals on Thursday with interest rates of less than 4%, as competition picks up in the sector.The prospect of further…

Billy KenberPolitics investigations correspondentPhil KempPolitical producerGetty ImagesRachel Reeves's online CV exaggerated how long she spent working at the Bank of England.The Chancellor left the financial institution nine months earlier than…

Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, after farmers had to cull millions of laying hens due to avian flu. The rise in grocery prices kept overall inflation elevated.…

The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year following a boost to the construction and services sectors. The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and…

Natalie Sherman & Charlotte EdwardsBBC News business reportersGetty ImagesUS inflation increased by more than expected last month, as higher egg and energy prices helped to push up the cost of…