NPR News: 08-15-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the Navy replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid morale issues, while President Trump comments on Iran negotiations. Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy rain to Hawaii, and Venezuela releases political prisoners, though opposition groups dispute the count. Additionally, the CDC warns immunocompromised individuals about West Nile virus risks, and a new study links estrogen drops after menopause to Alzheimer's disease.
Topics discussed
Navy replaces USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East
Trump on Iran war and Strait of Hormuz negotiations
Tropical Storm Lala impacts Hawaii
Venezuela releases political prisoners
CDC warns immune-suppressed on mosquito risks
Estrogen drop linked to Alzheimer's in women
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