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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published May 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM EDT

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine, summer travel season gets underway in the U.S., federal government forecasts above-normal fire potential in much of the West and some southeastern states.

A Martínez

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

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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