NPR News: 08-12-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s secret evacuation from Turkey following an Iranian missile threat and his controversial executive order on childhood vaccinations, which experts warn causes confusion. It also reports on the South Carolina special primary runoff between Darlene Graham and Ralph Norman. Additional stories include Meta’s trial over youth safety, North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch, and the death toll from a major earthquake in Western Columbia.
Topics discussed
Trump's secret flight from Turkey amid Iran threat
SC special primary runoff: Graham vs. Norman
Experts warn against Trump's vaccine schedule changes
Meta trial begins over claims of harming youth
North Korea launches ballistic missile into sea
Earthquake in Western Columbia kills 180
Shortwave PSA: Colorectal cancer signs in stool
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