New Jersey is mourning the loss of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who passed away at the age of 71.

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U.S. stocks closed Thursday at their lowest levels of the trading day, as investors continue to eye inflation ahead of the May CPI report out Friday. Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist for National Holdings, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
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Gas Prices Rise Nationwide to Near $5 a Gallon
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MLK Jr. Grandaughter Yolanda Renee King on the March For Our Lives Return to DC
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Biden Proposes New Rule to Add 500,000 EV Chargers Nationwide
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