Conflict● ElevatedAug 14 · Aug 14, 2026, 8:45 AM
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Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard USS Lincoln, as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, Iranians seek a break from the conflict, Russian-held Crimea faces Ukrainian drone campaign.
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