NPR News: 08-13-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers ICE acquiring shock gloves, severe storms in Ohio, and a Canadian petition to expel US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. The broadcast also reports on the sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger, the murder indictment of Nick Reiner, and a press freedom settlement in Kansas. Additionally, Home Depot’s CEO takes medical leave as political tensions rise.
Topics discussed
Thumbtack advertisement
ICE agents to use electric shock gloves
Severe storms and flooding in Ohio
Petition to expel US Ambassador from Canada
Lakers sold to Bob Iger group for $12.5B
Nick Reiner indicted for parents' murder
Kansas town settles press freedom lawsuit
Home Depot CEO takes medical leave
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