NPR News: 08-17-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers poor living conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln and political reactions to its deployment amid the U.S.-Iran conflict. It details intense U.S.-Canada trade negotiations ahead of a tariff deadline, highlighting sticking points like dairy quotas and auto tariffs. The broadcast also reports on rescue efforts following a deadly earthquake in Indonesia and the aftermath of Hurricane Lala in Hawaii. Finally, it covers a prayer vigil in Kentucky for a teen killed in a mass shooting.
Topics discussed
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USS Abraham Lincoln living conditions and political response
U.S.-Iran war update and U.S.-Canada trade negotiations
Indonesia earthquake rescue efforts and aftermath
Hurricane Lala impacts on Hawaii
Kentucky mass shooting prayer vigil and details
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