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NPR News: 08-27-2026 12PM EDT

Aug 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Jurors heard closing arguments in the murder trial of Lindsey Clancy, who killed her three children, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis. Meanwhile, Radovan Karadžić, the Bosnian Serb general known as the "Butcher of Bosnia," died in custody at age 84. NPR also reports on the massive search for hundreds missing after deadly floods in Nepal. Additionally, the FDA approved a new pill for metastatic pancreatic cancer, and Meta agreed to a $1.3 billion settlement over child safety concerns.

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Lindsey Clancy murder trial closing arguments Death of Ratko Mladic, 'Butcher of Bosnia' Search for missing people after Nepal floods FDA approves first pill for metastatic pancreatic cancer Meta settles lawsuit over child safety on social media
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