NPR News: 08-11-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers reports that President Trump used a decoy plane in Turkey, potentially misleading press. The episode also examines the National Guard’s continued deployment in Washington D.C., despite rising crime costs and mixed results. Other stories include the University of Michigan’s new pass-fail grading policy for freshmen to support mental health, Arizona’s gubernatorial race, and a study on dogs’ ability to read human emotions.
Topics discussed
Report: Trump used decoy plane during Turkey trip
National Guard deployment in D.C. and crime stats
U-Michigan drops grades for freshmen to aid mental health
AZ Gov. Hobbs picks Republican-turned-independent running mate
Study: Dogs can read subtle human emotions via MRI
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