President Donald Trump is moving the last U.S. aircraft carrier out of the Pacific Ocean to focus on military operations against Iran in the Middle East. This leaves the western Pacific without a major U.S. naval presence for now, raising concerns among U.S. allies and allowing China to increase its influence in the region.
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The USS George Washington is leaving the Pacific to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment was extended to support ongoing operations against Iran.
The absence of a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Pacific is temporary but highlights the strain on U.S. naval forces.
China views the reduced U.S. presence as an opportunity to boost its military influence near Taiwan and other areas.
China recently conducted military drills near disputed territories in the South China Sea and near Japan.
U.S. allies in the Pacific are worried about America’s decreased focus on the region.
Admiral Frank Bradley is working to reassure allies by increasing joint military exercises in the Pacific.
Experts say aircraft carriers provide important psychological support to U.S. partners, and their absence raises concerns about U.S. focus.
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A new poll shows former Vice President Kamala Harris leads among young Democrats aged 18 to 34 for a potential 2028 presidential run, ahead of Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Young Americans generally disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance and express worries about living costs.
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Kamala Harris received 28.7% support from young Democrats in a 2028 presidential poll.
Michelle Obama got 14.9%, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) got 11.7% among the same group.
None of the three women have announced plans to run in 2028.
Among young independents, Obama led with 11.4%, followed by AOC with 9.2%.
Young Republicans favored JD Vance with 31.5%, followed by Donald Trump Jr. and Marco Rubio.
66% of young Americans disapprove of President Trump’s job performance.
96% of respondents are concerned about costs of rent, groceries, gas, or utilities.
The poll surveyed 1,075 adults aged 18 to 34 from July 29 to August 4, with a margin of error of ±3.01 percentage points.
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Recent studies show that trust among Americans is dropping sharply, and people are feeling more dislike toward each other. Experts say this is happening because of money issues and political reasons.
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Trust between Americans has fallen significantly over recent years.
There is a growing feeling of dislike or contempt among different groups in the U.S.
Economic factors, like money and jobs, are contributing to this decline in trust.
Political incentives, such as party loyalty and campaigns, are worsening divisions.
Younger generations show less trust compared to older ones.
These trends could affect social relationships and how communities work together.
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President Donald Trump has directed the Navy to replace the electromagnetic launch system on the new aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller with traditional steam catapults. Defense experts warn that these changes could increase costs, delay the ship’s construction, and undo years of design work.
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Trump signed a memorandum ordering the replacement of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) with steam catapults on the USS Doris Miller.
The Ford-class carriers are the newest U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, replacing the older Nimitz-class ships.
Officials say moving the carrier's command tower forward, as Trump favors, would be a major redesign causing delays and extra costs.
EMALS allows faster aircraft launches, needs fewer crew members, and takes up less space compared to steam catapults.
The Navy had already studied moving the command tower and found it would cost billions and delay projects.
General Atomics, the company making EMALS, said changing systems now could cause significant cost and schedule problems because production is halfway done.
China and France are also adopting electromagnetic catapult technology for their latest carriers.
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Tooth decay is a common health problem for American children, with rates varying a lot by state. Texas has the highest rate of childhood cavities, while New Hampshire and Massachusetts have the lowest.
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About half of children aged 6 to 9 have had a cavity in a baby or adult tooth, according to the CDC.
Children from low-income families are more than twice as likely to have untreated tooth decay than those from wealthier families.
Texas has the highest rate of recurring tooth decay in children at 18.6%.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts have the lowest rates at about 8%.
Other states with high cavity rates include Missouri, Utah, Indiana, and South Dakota.
Untreated cavities can cause pain, eating and sleeping problems, missed school, and sometimes emergency care.
Factors that influence tooth decay include diet, sugar intake, fluoride in water, access to dentists, and daily brushing habits.
Parents can help reduce cavities by encouraging brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, limiting sugary snacks and drinks, and visiting the dentist regularly.
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Janet Fash is the first woman to become New York City’s chief lifeguard. She shared her experiences and stories in a memoir called "Lifeguard: A Love Story."
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Janet Fash made history by becoming NYC’s first female chief lifeguard.
She worked in lifeguard leadership in New York City.
Fash wrote a memoir about her life and work called "Lifeguard: A Love Story."
She appeared on the show "CBS Saturday Morning" to talk about her story.
The story highlights her career and personal experiences as a lifeguard in NYC.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to leave the western Pacific and replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. The USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment was extended to support operations related to Iran, but there are concerns about crew mental health and supply problems.
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The USS George Washington is leaving the western Pacific region.
It will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment was extended beyond its planned May return date.
This change is related to U.S. actions against Iran.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has faced challenges with crew mental health.
There have been supply issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
China has been showing more signs of aggression in the western Pacific.
The U.S. now has no aircraft carrier in the western Pacific while this change takes place.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its highest-risk warning for a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs due to a salmonella outbreak that has made about 98 people sick in 17 states. The eggs came from Texas and were sold across several southern and southwestern states.
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The recall involves nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs.
The FDA classified the recall as Class I, meaning the eggs could cause serious health problems or death.
At least 98 people became ill from the outbreak between November 2025 and June 2026, with 26 hospitalized; no deaths reported.
The eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas and sold in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
The eggs were available at Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores and other smaller retailers.
Midwest Poultry Services stopped distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms by July 22, 2026.
The recall alert advises consumers not to eat the eggs and to return them for a refund.
The recall occurs amid other food safety challenges, including a large outbreak linked to lettuce and another salmonella recall involving jalapeños.
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The U.S. government agency ICE plans to buy gloves that can send electric shocks. Some Democratic members of Congress are upset about this decision because they worry about the use of such equipment during immigration enforcement.
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ICE stands for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE announced it wants to buy gloves that can give electric shocks.
These gloves are intended to be used by immigration agents during deportations.
The cost of the gloves could be up to $20,000.
Several Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern about this purchase.
The concerns focus on the potential pain and rights of people being deported.
The announcement came during President Donald Trump’s current administration.
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President Donald Trump posted messages on Truth Social criticizing Democratic politicians, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. He also highlighted recent vandalism at the World War II Memorial.
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President Trump made several posts on his social media platform, Truth Social.
His posts targeted Democratic politicians, focusing on Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan.
El-Sayed is a progressive candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Members of the Trump administration had previously called El-Sayed “crazy.”
President Trump brought attention to vandalism at the World War II Memorial reported on Friday evening.
The posts combined political criticism with concerns about the memorial vandalism.
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Larry Montes, a 46-year-old man from the Bronx, was charged with hate crimes after attacking people during a Friday evening service at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. He disrupted the service, assaulted a congregant and security staff, and was detained by police without major injuries to others.
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The attack happened at about 6:10 p.m. during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
Larry Montes allegedly hit a congregant, damaged property, and headbutted a security guard.
A nearby NYPD officer quickly detained Montes, and additional police were sent to the area.
A 63-year-old woman suffered minor injuries in the incident.
Montes faces more than a dozen charges, including four counts of assault as a hate crime and disruption of a religious service.
Central Synagogue thanked its security team and police for their response and affirmed it will continue regular services.
Witnesses described panic and fear during the attack, but no gun was involved.
New York officials, including the police commissioner and governor, condemned the attack and emphasized the right to worship safely.
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Chad Hickman, 39, is suspected of killing five people in a mass shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan. He was later found dead, and authorities have not revealed the cause of his death or a motive. Hickman had a criminal history involving child abuse and domestic violence allegations.
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The shooting occurred on Friday in rural Michigan’s Missaukee County at multiple locations.
Five people were killed, one person is critically injured, and the suspect, Chad Hickman, was found dead.
Hickman had pleaded guilty in 2024 to misdemeanor child abuse and contributing to a minor’s delinquency from a 2010 case.
He was involved in a contentious divorce with accusations of domestic violence, control, and coercion.
Police started their search after finding three victims at a home, and later discovered more victims at a second location.
Hickman was considered armed and dangerous during the search, which involved special police teams and dogs.
Authorities have not stated any connection between Hickman and the victims or if his past legal issues influenced the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, with no public details yet on Hickman’s cause of death or the shooter's motives.
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Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, spoke on a podcast about a possible 2028 presidential race between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. Shapiro expressed doubts that Rubio would actually run and suggested that trying to challenge Vance might not go well for Rubio.
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Ben Shapiro is a conservative political commentator.
He discussed a possible 2028 U.S. presidential election matchup between Marco Rubio and JD Vance.
Marco Rubio is currently the Secretary of State.
JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States.
Shapiro believes Rubio might decide not to run for president.
He warned that Rubio’s attempt to compete with Vance could lead to negative results for Rubio.
The comments were made during a podcast interview with Patrick Bet-David.
The podcast episode was released on a Wednesday.
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Families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier say the crew's morale is low. President Donald Trump has denied reports that conditions and mental health on the ship are getting worse despite the long deployment.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln is an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy.
It has been deployed for a longer time than usual.
Families of some sailors say morale on the ship is low.
Reports have mentioned declining conditions and mental health among the crew.
President Donald Trump has dismissed these reports.
The situation has received attention from CBS News.
Long deployments can affect sailors’ well-being and morale.
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Alaska US Senate candidate Mary Peltola rejected help from Vice President Kamala Harris after Harris sent a fundraising email supporting her campaign. Peltola’s team said she focuses on Alaska and does not seek endorsements from politicians outside the state.
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Kamala Harris sent an email asking for donations to support Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign.
The email asked for money to be split between Harris’s group and Peltola’s campaign.
Peltola’s campaign declined Harris’s support, emphasizing local Alaskan endorsements and volunteers.
Peltola’s Republican opponent used the email to link her to Harris and criticize her.
Harris lost Alaska by 13 points during her 2020 presidential run.
Harris is considering another run for president in the future.
Harris replaced Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate but lost to President Donald Trump.
Peltola’s campaign focuses on Alaskan issues rather than national party politics.
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Luigi Mangione admitted guilt to two federal stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He gave a statement in court explaining his reasons for targeting the CEO.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in court.
He faced two federal stalking charges.
The charges are connected to the killing of Brian Thompson.
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione explained why he targeted Thompson during his statement.
The case is being reported by CBS News.
The incident involves both stalking and a killing.
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Mary Peltola, a Democratic candidate in the Alaska Senate race, is publicly distancing herself from an endorsement by Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris had supported Peltola by asking for campaign donations in a fundraising email.
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Mary Peltola is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Alaska.
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Peltola in a fundraising email.
Harris’s email came from her political action committee, Fight for the People PAC.
Peltola is choosing to separate herself from Harris’s endorsement.
This development happened shortly before the Alaska primary election.
Democrats are working to support candidates like Peltola in key races.
The endorsement and distancing show different campaign strategies.
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Inflation in the United States slowed down slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% compared to last year. However, spending by Americans dropped unexpectedly in July, possibly because a temporary boost from tax refunds ended.
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Consumer prices rose 3.4% in July from a year ago, down from 3.5% in June.
Inflation is still higher than before the Iran war began in February 2024, when it was 2.4%.
Monthly price increase from June to July was only 0.1%.
Retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025.
Excluding gas stations and auto dealers, retail sales declined 0.2% in July.
Sales of existing U.S. homes dropped 1.7% in July but remained slightly above expectations.
The median home price rose 2% compared to last year, reaching $434,100.
Wholesale inflation slowed to a 4.7% increase over the past year, down from 5.5% in June, with monthly prices stable from June to July.
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Five people were shot at Virginia State University, with one person in critical condition. The police are investigating, and the campus lockdown has been lifted, but officers remain on site.
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The shooting happened outside residence halls at Virginia State University around 1:28 a.m. local time on Saturday.
Five people were injured by gunfire and taken to hospitals. Four have non-life-threatening wounds; one is critically injured.
It is not known if any suspects have been caught.
The campus was temporarily locked down but that order has been lifted.
Police from Chesterfield County are leading the investigation with help from campus and other local police.
Virginia State University is a historically black college located about 20 miles south of Richmond, Virginia.
The school has about 5,000 students and was scheduled to start classes on Monday.
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A prominent pro-Israel group, AIPAC’s super PAC called United Democracy Project, is spending about $2.5 million in a special election to fill former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat in California. The money is mostly used to criticize the leading candidate, state Senator Aisha Wahab, ahead of the November elections.
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The election is to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell in California.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has a super PAC called United Democracy Project (UDP).
UDP has spent roughly $2.5 million in this special election.
The spending aims to attack the frontrunner, state Senator Aisha Wahab.
This election is one of the last key contests before the November general elections.
AIPAC is a major pro-Israel lobbying group in the U.S.
The focus of the spending is on influencing the outcome of this House seat race.
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