NPR News: 08-16-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers emergency operations in Colombia following a deadly earthquake, with a benefit concert planned to aid victims. The broadcast also reports on severe flooding in the Midwest and Hurricane Lala’s impact on Hawaii. Additionally, it details the escalating costs of the White House ballroom project and highlights an air traffic controller who prevented a near-miss between two American Airlines jets.
Topics discussed
Colombia earthquake aftermath and benefit concert
White House ballroom legal fight and rising costs
Devastating flooding in the Midwest
Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii
Air traffic controller averts near-miss
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