NPR News: 08-15-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with prosecutors seeking life in prison. Meanwhile, lawmakers criticize poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln after its record-breaking deployment in the Middle East. President Trump claimed credit for a historic drop in violent crime, while voters face upcoming primary registration deadlines in several states. Additionally, Tropical Storm Lava threatens Hawaii, and an earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 20 people.
Topics discussed
Intro and Dataiku sponsorship
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges
USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and relief
Trump credits drop in violent crime stats
Gas prices rise to $4.07 average
Upcoming voter registration deadlines
Tropical Storm Lava threatens Hawaii
Earthquake kills 20 in Indonesia
Listen ad-free on Castria