NPR News: 09-23-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposes an energy infrastructure ceasefire in the Ukraine war, while French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his final UN address advocating for multilateralism. In Jackson, Mississippi, the family of Nolan Wells pushes back after a grand jury declines to charge anyone in his death. Senator John Curtis calls for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s business ties, and a new study reveals shifting alcohol consumption trends across American generations.
Topics discussed
Secretary of State Rubio on energy ceasefire in Ukraine
Trump and Zelensky discuss ceasefire at UN
Macron's final UN address and call for multilateralism
Nolan Wells family reacts to grand jury decision
Details on the grand jury report and family press conference
Senator Curtis calls for investigation into Trump Jr.
Study on declining alcohol use among younger Americans
Generational differences in alcohol consumption trends
Market update: European stocks and oil prices
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