NPR News: 08-20-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Federal agents searched former Congressman Eric Swalwell’s home and seized devices amid sexual misconduct allegations, while Aisha Wahab won the special election to replace him. The national debt hit a record $40 trillion, raising concerns about rising interest rates. Meanwhile, an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed nearly half of over 5,000 cases, with experts estimating the true toll is higher. Other stories include a plane crash in Alaska and a lawsuit against Meta regarding social media’s impact on youth mental health.
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Eric Swalwell home search and special election results
National debt hits record $40 trillion
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Charter plane crash in western Alaska
Lawsuit against Meta over social media harm to youth
Asian stock markets update
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