Friday, August 14, 2026
Summary
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, revealing he posed as an investor to track his victim. The broadcast also covered the Army grounding Apache helicopters after a fatal crash, a Houston roadside shooting, and severe Midwest flooding. Additional stories include Tropical Storm Lala threatening Hawaii, a recovered Italian art heist, and President Trump’s comments on the USS Lincoln deployment.
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Headlines: Mangione plea, Army crash, Houston shooting, floods, Hawaii storm
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO
Army grounds Apache helicopters after deadly Texas crash
Gunman shoots at cars in Houston, injuring three
Severe flooding and landslides devastate the Midwest
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii; Earthquake hits Indonesia
Trump defends USS Lincoln deployment; FBI crime stats drop
Sponsors: Freakonomics, NYT, Thumbtack
Stolen Italian masterpieces recovered; suspects detained
Sponsors: SiriusXM Marine, Energy Transfer
Air traffic controller prevents mid-air collision; Gold found in Belgium
Great American: Park Ranger Ronell Langdon at Statue of Liberty
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