NPR News: 08-15-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the USS George Washington replacing the supply-stricken USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, alongside Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that killed civilians. Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting a state of emergency, while a shooting injures five at Virginia State University. Additionally, Eli Lilly sues sellers of unapproved obesity drugs, and Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial will move to a new location.
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Supply issues and morale on USS Abraham Lincoln
Israeli airstrikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon
Lebanese PM condemns strike; ceasefire violations
Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii's Big Island
Shooting at Virginia State University
Eli Lilly sues over black market obesity drug
Alex Murdaugh murder trial location change
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