NPR News: 08-15-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the USS Abraham Lincoln’s supply and morale issues, with families confronting Navy officials. Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting emergency declarations. A deadly 7.7 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, and a shooting injures five at Virginia State University. Additionally, an air traffic controller prevents a near-miss between two American Airlines jets, and low water levels in Rome expose Nero’s Bridge.
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Concerns over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Hurricane Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island
Deadly earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
Shooting at Virginia State University
Air traffic controller prevents near-miss
Ancient bridge exposed in Rome's Tiber River
Preview: National Guard and election security
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