NPR News: 08-21-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s executive order hosting an IndyCar race on the National Mall for America’s 250th birthday. Other stories include federal water cuts for Colorado River users, proposed changes to childhood vaccine guidelines, and the firing of Stars and Stripes’ editor. The broadcast also reports on Tennessee’s harsh anti-camping laws for the homeless and Prince Harry’s $13 million legal loss against the Daily Mail.
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IndyCar race on the National Mall for America's 250th
Federal plan cuts Colorado River water to AZ, CA, NV
HHS seeks changes to childhood vaccine categorization
Major U.S. stock indexes rise
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and staff
States pass laws criminalizing public camping
Prince Harry ordered to pay Daily Mail $13M
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