NPR News: 08-20-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the USS Abraham Lincoln crew’s return amid reports of deteriorating conditions and Defense Secretary Hegseth’s dismissal of media claims. The broadcast also addresses the federal debt surpassing $40 trillion, a thwarted ISIS-linked bomb plot at the New York State Capitol, and an Ebola vaccine shipment for Congo. Additional stories include hurricane threats in Hawaii, a lawsuit over border wall construction in Texas, and a semi-truck spill in Rhode Island.
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USS Abraham Lincoln crew returns amid hardship reports
Federal debt surpasses $40 trillion
Woman charged with plotting bomb at NY State Capitol
WHO sends Ebola vaccine for Congo outbreak
Hawaii rain warnings and Texas border wall lawsuit
Squid spill blocks Rhode Island roadway
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