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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published January 8, 2026 at 4:43 AM EST

Investigation continues into fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman by ICE agent, U.S. seizes Venezuela-bound oil tanker after two-week chase, Trump administration unveils new food pyramid.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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Leila Fadel

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

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