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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published June 25, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

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At least 32 killed and 700 injured after two earthquakes hit Venezuela, Trump and Senate GOP face off in tense meeting, a top general is expected to retire, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups.

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A Martínez

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

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.