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NPR News: 08-14-2026 1PM EDT

Aug 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, with sentencing set for December. Regulators are probing "mention markets" for potential manipulation, while Nigel Farage regained his UK parliamentary seat. Additionally, US retail sales fell more than expected, wildfires rage in the West, and a Connecticut pet food company issued a salmonella recall.

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Schwab sponsorship message Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges Regulators probe 'mention markets' betting sites Nigel Farage regains UK parliament seat Retail sales fall more than expected Large wildfires rage in Washington and Oregon Connecticut dog food recall due to salmonella Preview of Consider This podcast stories
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