NPR News: 08-17-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers U.S. Envoy Jared Kushner’s stalled efforts to secure a post-war Gaza plan amid Hamas and Israeli disagreements. The broadcast highlights growing concerns over poor living conditions and retention issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after an eight-month deployment. Additionally, the episode reports on deadly flooding in Indiana, the start of the trial for Dwayne Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder case, and the death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36.
Topics discussed
Kushner pushes for Gaza post-war plan amid Hamas and Netanyahu tensions
Poor conditions and retention concerns on USS Abraham Lincoln
Historic flooding kills seven in Indiana and impacts Midwest
Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at age 36
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