NPR News: 08-16-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the USS George Washington’s deployment amid reports of poor conditions and low morale, while Israeli settlers attack a Palestinian-American home in the West Bank. Historic flooding forces evacuations in Indianapolis as Hurricane Lala forms and heads toward Hawaii. Additionally, a suspect is in custody for a shooting at Virginia State University, and Hollywood films like Spider-Man and The Odyssey reach major box office milestones.
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Morale and supply issues on USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Boxer
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian-American homeowner in West Bank
Historic flooding in Indianapolis and Hurricane Lala formation
Shooting suspect arrested at Virginia State University
Box office milestones for Spider-Man, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5
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