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Morning news brief

By Steve Inskeep,

Michel Martin

Published November 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM EST

Judge tosses cases against Comey and James, Russia launches strikes on Ukraine's capital as peace talks continue, Trump's moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime.

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