NPR News: 08-13-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers sailors’ poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln during its record deployment in the Iran conflict. The Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovation and restore Trump’s name, defying a federal judge. Focus groups reveal swing voters may not reject socialist candidates. Additionally, Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii, and an Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo.
Topics discussed
Poor conditions and record deployment on USS Abraham Lincoln
Kennedy Center board votes for renovation and name restoration
Nevada swing voters' views on socialist candidates
Tropical Storm Lala forms in Pacific, watch for Hawaii
Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo, vaccine debate
Illinois Powerball ticket wins $1 billion jackpot
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