NPR News: 08-11-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s emergency declaration for Washington wildfires and Canada’s similar response. The broadcast discusses the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool dispute involving a former Olympian and President Trump. It also highlights voter opposition to data centers in six states, a deadly earthquake in Colombia, and recent shootings in Thailand.
Topics discussed
RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for WA wildfires
British Columbia declares state of emergency
Former Olympian speaks on Reflecting Pool dispute
Data centers face bipartisan opposition in elections
Colombia earthquake kills at least 111 people
Former MP kills official in Thailand shooting
Asian markets mixed; oil prices steady
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