Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War

8/14/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln

8/14/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey

8/14/2026 12:20 PM Open Story
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty

8/14/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
Also, an Alaska Democrat says no thanks to Kamala Harris’s support. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns

8/14/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks

8/14/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris

8/14/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead

8/14/2026 6:00 PM Open Story
Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
Luigi Mangione’s Case Hit a Cultural Nerve

8/14/2026 3:27 PM Open Story
As the murder of Brian Thompson shocked most Americans, some people, many on social media, began showing Mr. Mangione sympathy and channeled their own frustration with the health care industry.
What’s Next for Luigi Mangione After His Guilty Plea?

8/14/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Mr. Mangione’s plea in the federal case could make it difficult for New York State prosecutors to try their own case.
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?

8/14/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

8/14/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers

8/14/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme’ in 1990. Now It’s a Movie.

8/14/2026 2:46 PM Open Story
With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
Google Turns On Gemini A.I. for Students Using Its Classroom App

8/14/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
Google enabled A.I. features for K-12 schools that have allowed student access to Gemini. Until this week, Google automatically enabled Gemini in Classroom only for students 18 or older.
Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary

8/14/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.

8/14/2026 9:01 AM Open Story
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
Extreme Heat Is the New Normal

8/14/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
The Warring Visions of American Power

8/14/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
American foreign policy is at a crossroads. Could international law provide a framework for a foreign policy after President Trump?
She Sewed the Blue Angels’ Suits for 40 Years. Then a Big Company Got the Job.

8/14/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
Jellie Whitehurst in Pensacola, Fla., was surprised to learn that after decades, the Navy had awarded a $1.7 million contract to a company in Virginia to supply the gear.