NPR News: 08-15-2026 6PM EDT

Aug 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers the USS Abraham Lincoln’s record deployment and crew hardships, Hurricane Lulu approaching Hawaii, and severe Midwest flooding. It also reports on a Canadian petition to expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, the start of Dwayne Davis’s trial for Tupac Shakur’s murder, and a strong summer box office. Finally, it notes a shooting at Virginia State University.

Topics discussed

USS Abraham Lincoln deployment and crew conditions Hurricane Lulu heads toward Hawaii Devastating floods across the Midwest Petition to expel US Ambassador to Canada Tupac Shakur murder trial begins in Las Vegas Strong August movie ticket sales for Hollywood Shooting at Virginia State University campus

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