NPR News: 08-11-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers primaries in six states, highlighting Mark Lindell’s GOP bid and progressive candidates’ challenges in swing states. President Trump visits Ohio for the Patriot Games, while Russia releases detained U.S. Marine Robert Gilman on humanitarian grounds. The report also notes a slowdown in home sales due to high prices and rates, new research on dogs reading human emotions, and Truth Social’s quarterly loss.
Topics discussed
GOP and progressive candidates in state primaries
Trump visits Ohio for Patriot Games event
Former US Marine Robert Gilman freed by Russia
Home sales slow amid high prices and rates
Study shows dogs can read human emotions
Truth Social parent company posts quarterly loss
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