US default could trigger recession, disrupt critical government services – Yellen

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that a default on government debt would likely leave millions of Americans without income payments, potentially triggering a recession that could destroy many American jobs and businesses. Yellen told a gathering of community bankers that the unprecedented economic and financial crisis…

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Yellen warns US default could trigger recession, ‘break’ financial markets

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that a U.S. default on government debt would leave millions of Americans without income payments, potentially triggering a recession that destroys many American jobs and businesses. Yellen told a gathering of community bankers that the unprecedented economic and financial crisis would be exacerbated by possible…

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UN refugee official: Darien Gap crossings on pace to hit record

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -The number of U.S.-bound migrants who cross the dangerous jungle separating Panama and Colombia could rise to a record this year, according to a senior U.N. refugee official. The forecast for migrants crossing the Darien Gap on their way north comes as U.S. authorities have observed a recent drop…

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