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Breaking: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 6.8% in November, the largest jump since 1982. Economists were expecting a 6.7% increase. November’s number accelerated from October, when the CPI rose 6.2% year-over-year.

Russia threatens Ukraine: President Biden met with Vladimir Putin over video on Tuesday to discuss the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine, warning of “severe consequences” if Russia invades (video). Over the past months, Russia has amassed some 100,000 troops near the border of Ukraine. Western leaders are warning that Mr. Putin could lead an invasion and go to war with Ukraine in early 2022. In ratcheting up the pressure, Russia is demanding assurances that Ukraine is never admitted to NATO, along with a commitment that NATO will not expand military infrastructure in Ukraine.

Context: Ukraine (map) was part of the Soviet Union until 1991, and Russia has maintained a desire to reassume co…

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