NPR News: 08-13-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers U.S. condemnation of Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian homes in the West Bank and Attorney General Todd Blanche’s address to DOJ staff. It also reports on annual glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska, and simultaneous executions in Tennessee and Oklahoma. Additionally, the broadcast highlights a quirky local election in England featuring comedian Count Binface and increased stingray stings in Southern California due to marine heat waves.
Topics discussed
US condemns Israeli settler siege on Palestinian homes
Todd Blanche addresses DOJ workforce on integrity
Juneau residents prepare for annual glacial flooding
Three US states schedule executions on same day
Nigel Farage races against comedian in trash bin
Marine heat wave increases stingray stings in CA
Promo for All Songs Considered podcast
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