Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published October 19, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces violent protests.

NPR Headlines

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

See stories by Michel Martin

Leila Fadel

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

See stories by Leila Fadel

More from Delaware Public Media

NPR Headlines

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

Ava Berger

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
NPR Headlines

The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races

Miles Parks

Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
NPR Headlines

Solar power is changing agriculture in Pakistan, but some fear it could cause issues

Betsy Joles

Solar power is transforming agriculture in Pakistan. But in a country already facing water scarcity and extreme weather, some fear their widespread use could cause problems.