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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Michel Martin

Published December 18, 2024 at 4:20 AM EST

The suspect in the killing of a health care CEO has been charged with murder. The Fed is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate. We're learning more details about the Wisconsin school shooter.

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