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I finally got a good night's sleep.
Really?
How come?
How'd you do it?
Whatever.
You can tell me.
No, I slipped.
I slept.
Well, what you do is you sleep badly for several nights in a row and then you're so tired.
You're so tired you crash.
Yes, exactly.
Works every time.
Well, I get that.
Not quite every time.
President Trump is pressuring Ukraine's president with personal attacks.
Trump called Zelensky a dictator.
Zelensky accused Trump of spreading misinformation.
They both agree the war in Ukraine should end.
So why are they so far apart on how to get there?
I'm Steve Inskeep with Michelle Martin, and this is up first from NPR News.