NPR News: 08-14-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the Brian Thompson killing, though a state murder trial remains scheduled. President Trump asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on White House ballroom construction, citing national security. The CFTC is probing "mentioned markets" for potential manipulation after revelations of insider trading. Additionally, NPR covers Florida’s new speed cameras, the Taliban’s five-year rule in Afghanistan, and ASU’s new content creation degree.
Topics discussed
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on White House ballroom
Regulators probe 'mention markets' betting on public figures
Taliban marks five years in power amid rights crisis
Speed cameras expand in Florida and other states
ASU launches bachelor's degree in content creation
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