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NPR | By A Martínez,

Leila Fadel

Published April 17, 2026 at 3:42 AM CDT

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Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports and ceasefire is holding, Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

Leila Fadel

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