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Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,

A Martínez

Published September 17, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, protests over rising gas prices are being held around the world, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament.

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