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NPR (Ava Pukatch) - Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board

President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.

NYTIMES (Shane Goldmacher) - Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar

The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nancy Guthrie search: DNA evidence, lawsuit and new questions for investigators | Backscroll

A NewsNation compilation examining the latest DNA findings, questions about potential suspects and new legal developments surrounding the investigation.

NYTIMES (Robert Siegel, E.J. Dionne Jr., Kristen Soltis Anderson and Rochelle Widdowson) - How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.

NYTIMES (Matina Stevis-Gridneff) - Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off

Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.

What is the stated role of Pete Hoekstra in relation to President Trump in Canada?
Pete Hoekstra has served as President Trump's faithful messenger in Canada during a period characterized by a historic low in relations between the two countries.
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How many Canadians have signed the petition to have U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra expelled?
More than 170,000 Canadians have signed the petition to have him gone.
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What is the current status of the Canadian petition regarding U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra as of August 15, 2026?
A petition to expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has taken off, with more than 170,000 Canadians signing it to demand his removal.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Army scraps new SAT minimum for ROTC cadets one week after announcing it, drawing Hegseth's ire

The Army withdrew a new policy requiring ROTC cadets to meet a minimum SAT score just seven days after issuing it, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not pleased with the reversal. An internal Army memo dated August 5 established, for the first time, minimum standardized test scores for students entering the ROTC program: a […] The post Army scraps new SAT minimum for ROTC cadets one week after announcing it, drawing Hegseth's ire appeared first on American Almanac .

The Army withdrew a new policy requiring ROTC cadets to meet a minimum SAT score just seven days after issuing it, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not pleased with the reversal. An internal Army memo dated August 5 established, for the first time, minimum standardized test scores for students entering the ROTC program: a 1000 on the SAT, a 20 on the ACT, or a score above the 50th percentile on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, the military's own entrance exam. The standards were set to take effect in January. Jules Hurst, then the assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs, signed the memo and framed the change as essential to building a fighting force led by capable officers. One week later, on…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Collins highlights resurfaced assault report as Maine Democrats' vetting problems deepen

Sen. Susan Collins told reporters that her new Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, "struggles to control his temper", a pointed reference to a 1988 police report accusing him of kicking in a door and punching a man in the face. Collins made the remarks Friday while launching a statewide bus tour in Kittery, Maine. Asked about […] The post Collins highlights resurfaced assault report as Maine Democrats' vetting problems deepen appeared first on American Almanac .

Sen. Susan Collins told reporters that her new Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, "struggles to control his temper", a pointed reference to a 1988 police report accusing him of kicking in a door and punching a man in the face. Collins made the remarks Friday while launching a statewide bus tour in Kittery, Maine. Asked about the resurfaced police report, the Republican incumbent declined to comment on the specifics but left little doubt about her read of the situation. Fox News Digital reported that Collins told reporters Jackson is "the one that needs to respond to the reports," adding that "based on widespread reporting, it appears that he struggles to control his temper." The police report, first covered this week by the Bangor Daily…Open

What additional allegation against Troy Jackson was reported by the Maine Wire?
An unnamed man from Allagash, Maine, who has known Jackson for decades, alleged to the Maine Wire that he witnessed Jackson strike Pelletier in a separate incident years ago, though no date or corroboration was provided.
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What recent poll results were reported regarding the Senate race between Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson?
A Fox News poll released on a Wednesday showed Troy Jackson holding a slim two-point edge over Susan Collins, though the lead was within the survey's sampling error, making it a statistical tie.
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What was the outcome of the Democratic primary in the Maine Senate race involving Graham Platner?
Graham Platner won the June Democratic primary in a landslide but later dropped out of the race following allegations of rape, which he denied.
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How did Lana Pelletier respond to allegations in a 1988 police report stating that Troy Jackson had "pushed her around"?
Lana Pelletier, Jackson's longtime partner, denied making that statement, calling the account in the police report inaccurate and stating it was the first time she had seen the report from 40 years ago.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later

Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province […] The post Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later appeared first on American Almanac .

Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province of East Nusa Tenggara and sending residents running from their homes in the dark. Hours later, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the same area, compounding the damage and the fear. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, known as BNPB, confirmed the death toll, and officials warned the number could climb as communication lines remained down in remote villages. The U.S. Geological…Open

How many aftershocks were reported following the initial earthquake, and what were their magnitudes?
AP News reported that at least 235 aftershocks followed, with the largest registering a magnitude of 6.2. Additionally, two aftershocks of magnitude 6.1 and 5.9 were recorded north of Ende.
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What was the impact of the tsunami warnings issued by the Indonesia Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency?
The agency issued a tsunami warning shortly after the initial quake, causing approximately 2,000 residents in Nagekeo Regency on Flores island to flee their homes as a precaution. The warnings were later lifted after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes, though small tsunamis were detected in some coastal villages.
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How many people were reported killed, injured, or missing following the earthquakes in eastern Indonesia?
The Indonesia National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed at least 47 deaths. At least 50 people were hospitalized with injuries, and two people remained missing as of Saturday morning.
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Which specific districts in Indonesia experienced the highest concentration of earthquake casualties and damage?
The earthquake's toll was concentrated in the districts of Sikka, Manggarai, and East Manggarai, where buildings crumbled and landslides cut off roads.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Luigi Mangione's second-degree murder charge stems from a quirk in New York law, retired judge explains

Luigi Mangione faces second-degree murder charges for a killing that would qualify as first-degree in every other state, a legal distinction rooted in New York's abolished death penalty that could shape the outcome of a case already complicated by a federal guilty plea and a looming double jeopardy fight. Retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge […] The post Luigi Mangione's second-degree murder charge stems from a quirk in New York law, retired judge explains appeared first on American Almanac .

Luigi Mangione faces second-degree murder charges for a killing that would qualify as first-degree in every other state, a legal distinction rooted in New York's abolished death penalty that could shape the outcome of a case already complicated by a federal guilty plea and a looming double jeopardy fight. Retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano laid out the issue on Newsmax's "National Report" on Friday, explaining why the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, an alleged ambush Napolitano called "the most planned and premeditated murder", carries only a second-degree label under New York's criminal code. The reason is straightforward. New York reserves…Open