NPR News: 08-11-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers a deadly 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, Francesca Hong’s bid for Wisconsin governor, and President Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccines. It also reports on a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in Congo, AI-related labor disputes in China, and a school shooting in Thailand that prompted a firearms permit suspension.
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Death toll rises after 7.4 earthquake in Colombia
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong seeks Wisconsin governor nomination
Trump signs executive order to reduce childhood vaccines
Fastest spreading Ebola outbreak recorded in Congo
Chinese workers displaced by AI find legal support
Thailand suspends firearm permits after school shooting
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