NPR News: 08-14-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, with sentencing set for December. Regulators are probing "mention markets" for manipulation after a Trump teleprompter operator profited from bets. Nigel Farage regained his UK parliamentary seat in a special election. Meanwhile, US retail sales fell, wildfires rage in the West, and a dog food recall was issued due to salmonella concerns.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges
Regulators probe 'mention markets' betting sites
Nigel Farage regains UK parliament seat
Retail sales fall more than expected
Large wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and New Mexico
Dog food recall due to salmonella concerns
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