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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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Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal charges, sources tell NBC NewsExternal Link
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, according to sources familiar with the matter. NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris reports on what kind of prison time Mangione could potentially be looking at, as well as what charges he may plead guilty to.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:33:47 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 13:00:40 GMT
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London’s green parks turn brown after weeks of extreme heatExternal Link
Weeks of extreme heat and dry conditions have had a visible impact across London, turning the British capital’s green parks into a sea of brown.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:48:57 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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