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Michel Martin

Published April 15, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

Inside the peace talks happening across the Middle East, Iran war drives Europe toward fuel crisis, Eric Swalwell facing new sexual assault allegations.

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

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