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NPR | By A Martínez,

Leila Fadel

Published November 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

The CDC reversed its stance on vaccines and autism, suggesting a potential link without evidence, the U.S. presented a plan to end the war in Ukraine, NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani to meet Trump Friday.

A Martínez

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

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

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