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Morning news brief

NPR | By Sacha Pfeiffer,
Michel Martin
Published August 18, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

Jared Kushner and Israel's prime minister meet in attempt to move Gaza ceasefire plan forward, U.S. focus on Iran draws key resources from Asia, voters head to the polls for primaries Tuesday.

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