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Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,
Sacha Pfeiffer
Published August 17, 2026 at 3:49 AM CDT

USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.

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Michel Martin
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