The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent nearly nine months at sea, prompting concern from families, lawmakers and military experts about crew strain. The Navy and Pentagon say reports of poor conditions and worsening mental health have been misrepresented.
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Michigan State Police said five people were killed Friday in Missaukee County and the suspected gunman, 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was later found dead in a wooded area. A fourth person found at the first shooting scene was critically injured.
Trump rejected concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of mental health strain and overboard attempts during its record deployment. Lawmakers are seeking answers from the Pentagon as the Navy says conditions and mental health trends have been misrepresented.
The U.S. Army has paused AH-64 Apache training flights after two soldiers died in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas. The helicopter went down during a maintenance test flight, sparked a 155-acre grass fire and remains under investigation.
The FBI says violent crime fell by more than 9% in 2025, the largest one-year drop in its estimated rate since 1936. Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter fell 18.1%, while assaults on police officers reached a 10-year high.
An AFL-CIO report says the CEO-to-worker pay gap at major U.S. companies widened in 2025, with Elon Musk’s Tesla compensation far exceeding the company’s median worker pay. The report also examined President Donald Trump’s income and cited financial strain among U.S. workers.
The USS George Washington is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after families raised concerns about conditions and mental strain aboard the long-deployed carrier. Trump dismissed worries that the deployments had gone on too long, while Navy and Pentagon officials said reports were misrepresented and supplies were being prioritized.
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen as it approaches Hawaii, with a hurricane warning in effect for the Big Island. Forecasters warned of up to 25 inches of rain, dangerous surf, storm surge and possible life-threatening flooding and mudslides.