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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published May 12, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Trump's relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be tested in upcoming visit, Labor Department releases latest cost-of-living report, experts say hantavirus isn't a risk to public at large.

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

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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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