NPR News: 08-14-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers poor conditions on the USS Lincoln, prompting its replacement in the Middle East, while Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges. Economic reports show retail sales fell, and oil prices mixed after tanker attacks. The episode also details the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Colombia, the release of a missionary from Niger, Nigel Farage’s return to British parliament, and a bill to restore the Anaheim Angels name.
Topics discussed
USS Lincoln conditions and replacement by USS Washington
Trump dismisses concerns over USS Lincoln crew safety
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges
Retail sales drop and oil prices mixed after tanker attacks
Colombia earthquake aftermath and rising death toll
US missionary released after kidnapping in Niger
Nigel Farage wins UK by-election against joke candidate
California bill to restore Anaheim Angels team name
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