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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Michel Martin

Published August 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM EDT

Authorities investigative motive behind Minnesota mass shooting, CDC director is out after less than a moth in the job, ex-Biden administration officials detail contentious talks over Israel's war in Gaza.

Leila Fadel

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

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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