NPR News: 08-14-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the USS Lincoln’s record deployment and poor conditions, prompting a Navy replacement and political debate. Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to stalking charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. Retail sales fell unexpectedly, while oil prices mixed after tanker attacks. The episode also reports on a deadly earthquake in Colombia, the release of a kidnapped missionary in Niger, Nigel Farage’s UK election win, and a California bill regarding the Los Angeles Angels’ name.
Topics discussed
USS Lincoln conditions and replacement by USS Washington
Trump dismisses concerns over USS Lincoln sailors' safety
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges
Retail sales drop and oil prices mixed after tanker attacks
Colombia earthquake aftermath and rising death toll
US missionary released after kidnapping in Niger
Nigel Farage wins by-election against joke candidate
Bill to restore 'Anaheim' to Angels baseball team name
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