NPR News: 08-13-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers ongoing search and rescue efforts in Colombia following a deadly earthquake, with officials urging residents to clear disaster zones. The broadcast also reports on plans to equip ICE officers with electric shock gloves, sparking debate over use-of-force policies. Additionally, the episode details criminal charges against a former Southern Poverty Law Center employee for alleged fraud, discusses renovation plans for the Kennedy Center, and highlights a rare solar eclipse and heat waves in Western Europe.
Topics discussed
Capital One Saver Card advertisement
Search and rescue efforts after Colombia earthquake
ICE plans to equip officers with shock gloves
Former SPLC employee faces criminal charges
Kennedy Board considers renovation plans
Solar eclipse viewed across Western Europe
Heat wave hits Western Europe and Britain
Shortwave podcast PSA on colorectal cancer
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