NPR News: 08-19-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the federal debt hitting $40 trillion, with interest payments becoming the second-largest expense. A last-minute deal delays U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, while Israel launches criminal investigations into specific Gaza war killings amid ongoing airstrikes. Other stories include fabricated election polls, a judge’s removal from a high-profile Texas stabbing case, and NASA canceling a mission to save its sinking SWIFT telescope.
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Federal debt hits $40 trillion and tariff delays
Israel investigates Gaza killings and strikes police HQ
Stocks rise and fake election polls admitted
Judge removed from Carmelo Anthony stabbing case
NASA cancels mission to save SWIFT telescope
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