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Richards Says It Will Be ‘Extremely Difficult’ for FOMC Not to Raise RatesEconomy7:32

Bond traders are pricing in a Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday with confidence that has been correct for decades. Interest-rate swaps indicate a more than 90% chance that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and colleagues will raise the benchmark rate by a quarter point from its current 3.5%-3.75% range, implying about 23 basis points of tightening.

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Jan van Eck Says Gold Isn’t Driven by US InflationEconomy

VanEck Funds CEO Jan van Eck says gold is not being driven by US inflation. He is not concerned about the country’s $40 trillion debt and says Bessent and Trump are “toying” with markets over the idea of sending Americans $5,000 checks if they retain control of Congress.

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Two friends hit the road for a good causeSociety

On “Beg-Knows America,” David Begnaud meets two friends who took to the road for a good cause, along with a man who reads to shelter pets and other guests. “CBS Mornings” airs weekday mornings on CBS and streams on the CBS News app.

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Canada Is a Sleeping Giant Economically, Says Blackstone’s GrayEconomy

Blackstone President Jon Gray says Canada has major room to grow, citing its natural resources, less restrictive regulation and access to private capital. Speaking at an investment summit in Toronto, he called Canada “a sleeping giant economically.”

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Trump Defends AI Amid Voter UneasePolitics

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines Donald Trump’s defense of artificial intelligence as voters express unease, alongside the latest developments in Washington. The program also discusses Treasury yields reaching 5% as Bessent faces Congress.

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The Canadians who want out of CanadaPolitics

As Canada’s trade war with the US continues, a separate fight over the country’s identity is intensifying. Voters in Alberta, Canada’s wealthiest province, will hold a referendum next month on whether they should have the option to explore separation. Supporters say the province could prosper independently on its oil and gas reserves, while Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of years of economic and political turmoil.

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Fareed shares firsthand account of Russian strike on Ukraine trainWorld8:27

Former CIA Director David Petraeus was at a Ukrainian railway station when a Russian drone struck a passenger train Sunday, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other foreign dignitaries had passed. Kyiv called the attack evidence of the growing threat Vladimir Putin poses to Europe, while Ukraine’s rail operator said it was “quite likely” targeted.

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VOA Focus: Experts Preview Three Key Trump-Xi Summit Issues — Iran, AI and TaiwanPolitics14:50

The program examines issues that may arise at the Trump-Xi summit, including China-Iran financial ties, possible U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and artificial intelligence. It also covers the U.S. acknowledgment of space-weapons deployment, China’s call to halt a space arms buildup, Taiwan’s MQ-9B test flight and new Chinese entry-exit rules.

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London Natural History Museum opens gallery sealed off for 80 yearsCulture

A gallery at London’s Natural History Museum that had been closed to the public since World War II reopened on September 16 after renovation. The free “Nature and Us” exhibition features 50 objects and examines the changing relationship between humans and the natural world.

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What is the risk of artificial intelligence?Tech3:42

As artificial-intelligence leaders warn about the technology’s dangers, ABC News’ Mike Dobuski examines some of the most-searched questions about AI risks, including whether its development can be slowed.

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AG defends Trump’s attack on Supreme Court justices after mail-ballot rulingPolitics

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Donald Trump at a White House briefing, saying the president had “every right” to criticize the justices. Trump had attacked his own Supreme Court appointees after the court rejected a Postal Service rule limiting mail-in ballot use in the November midterms.

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Inquiry blasts UK hospital after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murdersSociety

An inquiry found a “complete failure at all levels” to protect babies at the UK hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murder. Justice Kathryn Thirlwall urged stronger safeguards, including CCTV, biometric controls and mandatory staff training to prevent deliberate harm.

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Iran Squeezing Saudi Oil on East and West, Schork SaysEconomy

Stephen Schork, principal and editor at The Schork Group, says Iran has expanded its control over Middle East oil flows. He also predicts that the US strategic petroleum reserve will reach its operational limits by November.

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New details about Trump's would-be assassin fuel calls for a 'thorough' investigationPolitics

Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses newly released FBI documents that reveal more about Thomas Crooks, the would-be assassin of Donald Trump. The documents include an allegation that Crooks used the alias “Bob Dole” for suspicious purchases, prompting demands for a “thorough” investigation.

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In an emotional performance, Céline Dion brings her story to ParisCulture

Céline Dion fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage on Saturday with a sold-out concert at an arena west of Paris, after years battling a rare neurological disorder. Vocal coach Elena Hurstel said the performance was defined by emotion and showed a new, more genuine Céline who is no longer focused on perfection.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa warns escalation is coming, urges region to stay calmWorld

Speaking to Euronews at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Syria’s president said escalation was “on the way” but expressed hope that the situation would remain stable. He acknowledged that “nobody can predict” what comes next and urged Arab countries to work together.

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Does Canada's future lie with the U.S. or Europe?Politics

Canada's relationship with the United States is currently strained. Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman says the ties between the neighbours will endure, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Europe to deepen relations with the EU. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says that serves Canada's interests.

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