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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after the Fed announced it would increase interest rates by a quarter-point.

Fed Raises Key Interest Rate For 4th Time Since 2015

The quarter-point increase in the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate was widely expected. Rates are still near historic lows, but the increase will mean higher borrowing costs for consumers.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady warms up before a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 28.

Judge Throws Out Tom Brady's 4-Game Suspension Over 'Deflategate'

Brady appealed a suspension handed down by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in federal court. The judge sided with Brady.

Juan David Ortiz, a U.S. Border Patrol supervisor, who was indicted Wednesday on charges of capital murder in the killings of four women in Texas.

Border Patrol Supervisor Indicted After Allegedly Confessing To Killing 4 Women

A Texas prosecutor says the suspect targeted sex workers in an effort to clean the streets of Laredo. If convicted, Juan David Ortiz could face execution.

Shireen Rizvi is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-wrote the book Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships.

So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills

A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.