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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Michel Martin

Published February 20, 2026 at 4:03 AM CST

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A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump's Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.