NPR News: 08-13-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers U.S. condemnation of Israeli settlers besieging Palestinians in the West Bank and Attorney General Todd Blanche’s first address to DOJ staff. It also reports on annual glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska, and simultaneous executions in Tennessee and Oklahoma. Additional stories include a quirky local election in England featuring a comedian in a trash bin costume and increased stingray stings in Southern California due to marine heat waves.
Topics discussed
US condemns Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian homes
Attorney General Todd Blanche addresses DOJ workforce
Annual glacial flooding preparations in Juneau, Alaska
Three US states schedule executions on the same day
Comedian in trash bin costume runs against Nigel Farage
Marine heat wave causes surge in stingray stings
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