NPR News: 08-15-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the USS Washington replacing the overextended USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of poor conditions and mental health issues. Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with flooding, prompting emergency evacuations. A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 38 people. In Zambia, vote counting resumes after attacks on polling stations, while London faces backlash over a proposal to discourage standing while drinking in pubs.
Topics discussed
Schwab investment services advertisement
USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and replacement carrier
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island
Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia
Violence disrupts Zambia presidential vote count
London proposal to discourage standing while drinking
Preview: National Guard and election security
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