NPR News: 09-17-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the surge in fuel prices following damage to a major Saudi oil pipeline, with expert Ellen R. Wald explaining the impact on global exports. The episode also reports on the US blocking Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from addressing the UN General Assembly, citing security concerns. Additionally, American farmers in Montana discuss adapting to retaliatory tariffs on Canadian equipment, while South Africa mourns a spate of femicides in Johannesburg. Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in France, where the EU proposes making Canada an associate tra…
Topics discussed
Saudi Arabia oil pipeline damage and export impact
US blocks Palestinian leader from UN General Assembly
Canadian tariffs impact on US farmers in Montana
Femicide crisis and community response in South Africa
Canada-EU trade proposal and Trump's reaction
Colin Kaepernick on his decision to kneel
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