NPR News: 08-15-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump dismisses concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln’s conditions as a replacement ship deploys. Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with hurricane-force winds, while an earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 38. In the US, Midwest flooding disrupts communities and inflation data cools slightly. Meanwhile, Zambia’s presidential vote counting resumes amid allegations of theft and intimidation.
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Trump dismisses concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln conditions
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with hurricane strength
Deadly earthquake and landslides strike Indonesia
Wall Street mixed as inflation cools and retail spending falls
Flooding in Indiana and power outages across the Midwest
Zambia election counting suspended amid theft allegations
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