NPR News: 08-13-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The USS George Washington heads to the Middle East amid reports of supply shortages and morale issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln during the Iran War. AIPAC faces scrutiny over its political spending as bipartisan support for Israel wanes. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts continue in Colombia following a deadly earthquake. Other stories include privacy changes for license plate cameras, a shift toward monitoring low-risk prostate cancer, and a Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams.
Topics discussed
USS George Washington deploys amid USS Lincoln supply issues
AIPAC spending and political influence debate
Search and rescue efforts after Colombia earthquake
U.S. stock indexes rise
License plate camera company adds privacy safeguards
Shift away from aggressive prostate cancer treatment
Baseball game returns to Field of Dreams in Iowa
Preview: Older siblings' financial success and germs
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