NPR News: 08-13-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Rep. Seth Moulton criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of troop welfare. The broadcast also reports on U.S. condemnation of Israeli settlers besieging Palestinians in Kusra and notes cooling wholesale inflation data. Additionally, the episode highlights a quirky UK local election featuring comedian Count Binface against Nigel Farage and an explosion at the Rotterdam port.
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Deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
US condemns Israeli settler siege on Palestinians
Wholesale inflation cools; Fed rate expectations
Nigel Farage vs. Count Binface in UK election
Explosion at Rotterdam port kills one
Promo for All Songs Considered podcast
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