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Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises.
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.
NYTimes – World Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises.
NYTimes – World Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises.
NYTimes – World The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln became an emblem of the strains of the war on the U.S. military. Now its crew will have some rest.
NYTimes – Business CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration on September 21, 2026, arguing that President Donald Trump's ban on their access to White House grounds violates the First Amendment. The outlets said their reporters were prevented from entering after Trump announced the ban, and they warned the move threatens press freedom and independent journalism.
NYTimes – World World leaders are convening in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly. The agenda includes familiar crises, new conflicts and artificial intelligence, with autonomous weapons highlighted as a growing risk. The United Nations is also searching for a successor to Secretary-General António Guterres, who is stepping down after two terms.
NYTimes – World G7 leaders called on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia, as the Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices. The conflict has opened a second Middle East front following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, adding to energy market turmoil.
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