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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published February 19, 2026 at 4:52 AM EST

President Trump's Board of Peace to meet for the first time, latest round of talks to end war in Ukraine conclude with little progress, Meta CEO defends the platform in social media addiction trial.

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