NPR News: 08-17-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
U.S. Envoy Jared Kushner meets with Hamas in Egypt to discuss Gaza’s post-war transition, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes early withdrawal. Meanwhile, lawmakers criticize poor living conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln after its eight-month deployment. Historic flooding in Indiana kills at least seven people, destroying homes and businesses. The trial of Dwayne Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, begins in Las Vegas. Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36.
Topics discussed
Kushner pushes for Gaza post-war plan amid Hamas and Netanyahu tensions
Poor conditions and morale issues on USS Abraham Lincoln after 8-month deployment
Historic flooding in Indiana kills seven and devastates local businesses
Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at age 36
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