NPR News: 08-17-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
President Trump orders a scale-back of U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing costs and Seoul’s stance on Iran. The broadcast covers deadly earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia, Tropical Storm Lala’s impact on Hawaii, and flooding fatalities in Indiana. Other stories include a shooting at Virginia State University, sanctions against a Tennessee senator for protesting redistricting, and a downturn in Wall Street markets.
Topics discussed
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Trump scales back US-South Korea military exercises
Colombia earthquake and tariff request
Indonesia earthquake aftermath
Tropical Storm Lala hits Hawaii
Fatal flooding in Indiana
Shooting at Virginia State University
Tennessee senator sanctioned for protest
Wall Street closes lower
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