NPR News: 08-15-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii, prompting a state of emergency amid fears of flooding and mudslides. Meanwhile, advocates mark the one-year anniversary of the Fort Bliss detention camp, citing inhumane conditions and deaths. The CDC reports a mild summer surge in US COVID-19 cases, while Australia launches a historic vaccination effort for little penguins against bird flu. Additionally, Democrats set South Carolina as the first primary state for 2028, and Canadians petition to expel the US ambassador.
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Hurricane Lala threatens Hawaii with rain and mudslides
Fort Bliss detention camp anniversary and conditions
Summer surge of COVID cases in the US
Australia vaccinates penguins against bird flu
Democrats set 2028 primary calendar
Petition to expel US Ambassador from Canada
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