NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (Aug. 15)

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Columbia University’s president has resigned after months of calls to step down. NTD has more on the timing of Minouche Schafik’s decision just weeks before the start of the fall semester, as well as reactions to her resignation.

Hurricane Ernesto is starting to move north toward Bermuda. As it passes into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the hurricane is expected to gain in strength.

The Harris–Walz team is spending big on a media blitz in swing states. NTD discusses how they’re targeting undecided voters ahead of President Joe Biden’s first appearance with the new campaign since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Hurricane Ernesto Strengthens as it Approaches Bermuda
2. Hurricane Ernesto Cuts Power to Half of Puerto Rico
3. Columbia U President Minouche Shafik Steps Down
4. High-Stakes Cease-Fire Talks to Take Place in Qatar
5. Russia: American Sentenced for Attacking Police Officer
6. Ukraine: Troops Advance in Russia’s Kursk Region
7. Impact of Japanese Leader’s Exit on Regional Geopolitics
8. Harris Announces $90-Million Media Campaign
9. Harris to Call for Federal Ban on Food Price Gouging
10. Trump Outlines Economic Plan at North Carolina Rally
11. Democratic VP Nominee Walz Agrees to Debate
12. Suspect Identified in Trump Campaign HQ Burglary
13. WH Says Deals Struck to Cut Prices of Popular Medicare Drugs
14. Google Says Iranian Hacking Efforts on Campaigns Continue
15. Google: Iran-Linked Hackers Targeted Biden, Trump Campaigns
16. Consumers Share Insights on US Economy
17. WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
18. The Notebook Actress Gena Rowlands Dies at 94
19. T-Mobile to Pay $60-Million Settlement for Data Breach
20. Portland Airport Unveils Forest Growing Inside
21. Full-Time Traveler Shares Travel Tips on Booking Airbnb
22. Author Shares His American Dream Story
23. Why Economists Disagree With Trump, Harris Plans to Cut Tax on Tips
24. Russia: American Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason
25. Mentoring Key to Workplace Development: Consultant
26. Untreated High Blood Pressure Raises Risk of Alzheimer’s
27. Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings
28. Astronomers Find ‘Zombie Star’ From Ancient Supernova
29. First Supermoon of the Year Set to Rise Next Week
30. Groundhog Rescued From Inside Stuffed-Toy Claw Machine