NPR News: 08-15-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Hurricane Lala brings heavy rain and winds to Hawaii, while Iran accuses Qatar of detaining three missing pilots. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia, and federal contractors face backlash for building border infrastructure in Big Bend National Park. Additionally, the FDA inspects a Mexican facility linked to a cyclospora outbreak, and reports highlight rising US federal debt and interest costs.
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Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii with heavy rain and wind
Iran accuses Qatar of holding missing military pilots
Federal debt and deficit concerns weigh on economy
Deadly magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia
Border security infrastructure planned for Big Bend Park
FDA inspects Taylor Farms over cyclospora outbreak
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