NPR News: 08-20-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the USS Abraham Lincoln crew’s return amid reports of deteriorating conditions and Defense Secretary Hegseth’s dismissal of media claims. It also addresses the federal debt surpassing $40 trillion, a thwarted bomb plot at the New York State Capitol, and an Ebola vaccine shipment to Congo. Additional stories include hurricane warnings for Hawaii, a lawsuit against border wall construction in Texas, and a squid spill in Rhode Island.
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USS Abraham Lincoln crew returns home amid hardship reports
Federal debt surpasses $40 trillion
Woman charged with plotting bomb attack on NY State Capitol
WHO sends Ebola vaccine doses for Congo outbreak
Hawaii faces potential heavy rain after hurricane
Texas residents sue over border wall on private land
Squid truck overturns on Rhode Island roadway
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