NPR News: 08-14-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s dismissal of concerns regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended Middle East deployment and stalled peace talks with Iran. It reports a historic drop in U.S. homicide rates and the dismissal of a Nevada case involving fake 2020 electors. Additional stories include Reddit joining the S&P 500, Tropical Storm Lala threatening Hawaii, growing support for small nuclear reactors, and Mount Etna ash disrupting travel in Sicily.
Topics discussed
USS Abraham Lincoln deployment and Strait of Hormuz tensions
U.S. homicide rate drops to 75-year low
Nevada judge dismisses fake elector case
Reddit joins S&P 500 and market updates
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii
Small nuclear reactors and public opinion
Mount Etna ash closes Sicily airport
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