NPR News: 08-13-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Defense Secretary Hegseth dismissing reports of food shortages and suicide attempts. The episode also examines Nevada voters' openness to socialist candidates and the Kennedy Center board’s renewed plan for a two-year renovation and name change. Additionally, reports detail the deadly earthquake in Colombia, a severe heat wave in Europe, and a major ivory seizure in Vietnam.
Topics discussed
USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and Pentagon response
Nevada voters' views on socialist candidates
Kennedy Center renovation and name change vote
Stock market close and Colombia earthquake update
Severe heat wave and wildfires in Europe
Vietnam seizes illegal ivory shipment
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