NPR News: 08-15-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the USS George Washington relieving the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of difficult conditions and criticism of President Trump. Devastating flooding hits the Midwest, while the death toll from Colombia’s earthquake rises to 294. Hurricane Lula strengthens toward Hawaii, and Hollywood sees record summer box office sales. Finally, police arrest a suspect in a shooting at Virginia State University.
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USS Abraham Lincoln deployment and crew conditions
Devastating flooding across the Midwest
Colombia earthquake death toll and relief efforts
Hurricane Lula heads toward Hawaii
Summer movie box office performance
Arrest made in Virginia State University shooting
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