NPR News: 08-13-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the USS George Washington’s deployment to the Middle East amid reports of supply and mental health crises on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Rep. Seth Moulton criticizing the Iran war. The broadcast also examines AIPAC’s role in political spending debates, ongoing search efforts after a deadly earthquake in Colombia, and new privacy rules for license plate readers. Additional segments highlight a shift toward less invasive prostate cancer treatment in the VA system and the return of Major League Baseball to Iowa’s Field of Dreams.
Topics discussed
USS George Washington deploys amid Lincoln supply issues
AIPAC spending and debate over money in politics
Search and rescue efforts continue in Colombia
Major U.S. stock indexes rise
New privacy rules for license plate cameras
Shift away from overtreatment for low-risk prostate cancer
Baseball returns to the Field of Dreams in Iowa
Preview: Older siblings and financial success
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