NPR News: 08-15-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the USS Washington replacing the overextended USS Lincoln in the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions and mental health struggles. Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with flooding, prompting emergency evacuations. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 38 people, while vote counting in Zambia resumes after attacks on polling stations. Finally, London faces backlash over a proposal to discourage standing while drinking in pubs.
Topics discussed
Schwab investment services advertisement
USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and replacement
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii
Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia
Violence disrupts Zambia election count
London proposes discouraging standing drinks
Preview: National Guard and election security
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