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Reports Emerge on Mental Health Crisis on USS Abraham LincolnExternal Link
About 5,000 sailors and Marines have been on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 250 days as they support the war with Iran. Now, there are reports that there have been multiple attempts by personnel to jump overboard, prompting worried families to voice their concerns to Navy leaders. In response, a Navy official told NBC News, “We have not observed an increase in suicidal ideations or attempts aboard the ship.”
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:17:32 GMT
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Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuseExternal Link
Flock Safety, the police tech company that tracks Americans’ vehicle movements through a line of cameras, announced Thursday that it would implement several new safeguards to its products.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
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Dog Rescued From Colombia Quake Offers Hope to Find SurvivorsExternal Link
The search for survivors in Colombia is entering a fourth day and growing more desperate by the hour following Monday’s earthquake. It comes as firefighters pulled a trapped dog to safety, offering a glimmer of hope in finding more survivors. NBC’s George Solis reports for TODAY.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:27:30 GMT
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Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12 billionExternal Link
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly for a $12.5 billion. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the new ownership group buying the franchise that had just been bought in late 2025. 
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:21:34 GMT
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Witness video of Madison police killing raises questions of why lethal force was usedExternal Link
Local authorities said that the matter is being investigated and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:25:29 GMT
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