NPR
Morning news brief
Friday, August 14, 2026
Members of Congress and military families have raised concerns about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier. The United States and Iran remain in an active conflict. Iranians are seeking a ceasefire or pause in hostilities. Ukraine is conducting drone operations in Russian-held Crimea.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927062/morning-news-brief