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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published August 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Primary results reveal divide among Democratic Party, new inflation report could give the Fed more time to bring inflation under control, rescues teams race to find survivors of Colombia earthquake.

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