NPR News: 09-16-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, defying President Trump’s calls for cuts. Trump campaigned in North Carolina to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Watley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The EU invited Canada to become its first associate member to reduce reliance on the U.S. Additionally, the segment covered strong retail sales, Susie Wiles’ cancer remission, top upcoming plays, and a study on T-Rex body temperature.
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates to combat inflation
Trump campaigns for Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina
Analysis of North Carolina midterm race dynamics
EU invites Canada to become first associate member
Retail sales data shows continued consumer spending
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles cancer-free
Top produced plays for the upcoming theater season
Study determines T-Rex body temperature was similar to humans
Promo for On This American Life podcast
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