NPR News: 08-12-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s secret plane swap after a NATO summit, raising security questions. It reports on Connecticut’s primary results, where incumbent John Larson lost to Luke Bronin. The broadcast details the upcoming murder trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, with plans for an anonymous jury. Additionally, it notes Russia’s release of detained US Marine Robert Gilman and updates on a deadly earthquake in Colombia.
Topics discussed
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Trump's secret plane swap after NATO summit
CT Rep. John Larson loses primary to Luke Bronin
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder trial preparations
Release of detained US Marine Robert Gilman
Colombia earthquake and Midwest derecho storm
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