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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published May 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM HST

Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, Israel launches new ground offensive in Gaza, more than two dozen dead after tornadoes hit the South and Midwest.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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Steve Inskeep

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

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