NPR News: 08-12-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed his secret plane switch after a NATO summit, while South Carolina Republicans advance to a special primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham. Meanwhile, a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Columbia, and a former US Marine was released from Russian custody. The episode also covers a derecho storm in the Midwest and new heat safety rules for student athletes in Texas.
Topics discussed
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Trump's secret plane switch after NATO summit
SC special primary runoff: Graham vs. Norman
Deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Columbia
Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from Russia
Derecho storm system hits Iowa and Indiana
Texas mandates heat safety readings for sports
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