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NPR | By A Martínez,

Leila Fadel

Published May 19, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT

At least three people are dead after two teenagers attacked a mosque in San Diego — Police say the perpetrators then took their own lives. Six states hold primaries on Tuesday, with key races continuing to serve as a test of President Trump's influence on the Republican Party and voters. President Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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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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