NPR News: 08-11-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the rising death toll from a 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, which marks President Abelardo de la Espriella’s first major crisis. In the U.S., President Trump signed an executive order altering childhood vaccine recommendations, drawing criticism from health experts. The broadcast also reports on polling support for proportional representation in Congress, the start of Dwayne Davis’ trial for Tupac Shakur’s murder, and a call for handmade ornaments for the Capitol Christmas tree.
Topics discussed
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 111
Trump executive order on childhood vaccines
Poll shows support for proportional representation
Trial begins for man accused in Tupac murder
Call for handmade ornaments for Capitol Christmas tree
Former Congressman Ben Jones dies at 84
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