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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published October 19, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

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Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces violent protests.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

Leila Fadel

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