NPR News: 08-14-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the Brian Thompson killing, while his state murder trial looms. The episode covers rising economic hardship for Iranians amid U.S. pressure, public debate over new small nuclear reactors, and the Trump administration’s Supreme Court appeal regarding the White House ballroom. Additionally, a mild summer surge in COVID-19 cases is reported nationwide.
Topics discussed
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
Economic hardship in Iran amid US military campaign
Small nuclear reactors and public opinion split
Wall Street drops; Supreme Court appeal on White House ballroom
Summer surge of COVID-19 cases continues nationwide
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