NPR News: 08-14-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the Brian Thompson killing, though a state murder trial remains scheduled. Meanwhile, President Trump seeks to lift a block on White House ballroom construction, and regulators probe "mention markets" for potential manipulation. Other stories cover a drop in consumer spending, the Taliban’s five-year rule in Afghanistan, and Florida’s expansion of speed cameras.
Topics discussed
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on White House ballroom
Regulators probe 'mention markets' for potential manipulation
Americans cut spending in July, raising economic doubts
Taliban marks five years in power amid women's rights crisis
Florida speed cameras spark debate over safety vs. revenue
ASU launches new bachelor's degree in content creation
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