NPR News: 08-15-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii, prompting a state of emergency due to flood and mudslide risks. Meanwhile, advocates mark the one-year anniversary of the Fort Bliss detention camp, citing inhumane conditions and deaths. The CDC reports a mild summer surge in U.S. COVID cases, while Australia vaccinates little penguins against bird flu. Democrats set South Carolina as the first 2028 primary state, and Canadians petition to expel the U.S. ambassador.
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Hurricane Lala threatens Hawaii with heavy rain and flooding
One year since opening of Fort Bliss detention camp
CDC reports another summer surge of COVID cases
Australia vaccinates little penguins against bird flu
Democrats pick South Carolina for first 2028 primary
Petition to expel US Ambassador from Canada
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