NPR News: 08-17-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers a Ukrainian rocket strike in Russia that killed six, the USS Washington relieving the USS Lincoln in the Middle East, and the start of the trial for Dwayne Davis regarding Tupac Shakur’s murder. It also reports on the deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, and a major Chrysler vehicle recall due to software issues.
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Ukrainian rocket strike kills six in Russia
USS Washington deploys to relieve USS Lincoln
Trial begins for man accused in Tupac murder
Wall Street market updates
Deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo continues
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 37
Chrysler recalls 800k vehicles for camera issue
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