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Why is the USS George Washington replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Linda Kenyon. The USS George Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than eight months. The Lincoln has been at the center of concerns over mental health issues, as well as a lack of fresh food and supplies. Reporter Steve Walsh with member station WHRO says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has characterized those concerns as completely misrepresented.
The administration has also pushed back against reports from families who say that the crew is under strain, including reports from of sailors jumping overboard. Asked on Friday if the deployment had gone on too long, President Donald Trump said no, not nearly long enough.
The head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, wrapped up a tour of the region Saturday, which included a visit to the USS Lincoln.
But added it has among the lowest number of cases within the Navy's eleven active aircraft carriers.
What are the U.S. and Hamas proposals for a post‑war transition in Gaza?
US envoy Jared Kushner is in Israel pushing for progress on a postwar plan for Gaza. Kushner held a rare meeting in Egypt Sunday with leaders of Hamas, NPR's Daniel Estran has more from Tel Aviv.
An official briefed on the meeting, speaking anonymously to offer details, said the U.S. wants Hamas to start disarming and hand over control of Gaza to a new Palestinian committee. Hamas says it accepts those terms, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes Israel withdrawing from Gaza until Hamas completely disarms. There's been no real progress on a post-war transition since major military operations ended. ended in Gaza ten months ago, and Netanyahu is wary of making public concessions on Gaza with Israeli elections just ten weeks away. The officials said the US is hoping Israel will approve a new Palestinian police force and international stabilization force entering Gaza. Daniel Estherin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
How are Indiana officials responding to historic flooding and its impact on residents?
Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died during days of heavy rain and historic flooding in the state, Samantha Horton reports.
Records show Indianapolis had more than twenty feet of muddy water in some areas when it crested in parts of the White River that flows through the city. Sunday city officials started to put away floodgates. And people are out on the trails that have been closed off the day before. Marion County Emergency Management Director Jacob Spence says some people with homes along the river will need to wait before it is safe to return.
Profits have jumped in with supplies for basic needs. And a relief fund to support people impacted. For NPR, I'm Smyatha Horton in Indianapolis.
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What’s at stake in Brazil’s presidential campaign as candidates rally before the primary?
Presidential candidates in Brazil rallied supporters on the first official day of campaigning before its October 4th primary. The two top candidates are almost a repeat of the divisive election of four years ago. Except the challenger this time is the son of Brazil's far-right party leader, currently under house detention.
Flavio Bolsonaro greeted supporters along Copacabana's iconic beach. With total humility, I accept the mission. President Bolsonaro passed to me, he said, referring to his father, the former far right president convicted of plotting a coup to overturn his electoral loss four years ago.
year old touted his standing up to President Trump's harsh rhetoric and high tariffs. Carry con MPR News, Rio de Janeiro.
A court in Maryland has struck down the state's tax on digital advertising, saying it violates the Federal Internet Tax Freedom Act and parts of the US Constitution.
Why did a Maryland court strike down the state’s digital‑advertising tax?
The court also ordered the state to repay digital ad tax money collected from companies like Apple and Google. Maryland introduced the tax in twenty twenty one to fund education and expected to raise two hundred fifty million dollars annually. The law targeted large companies with global revenues over one hundred million dollars. I'm Lindy Kenyon, NPR News in Washington. A lot
of us are short on time. But is our time really going where we want it to? They say when your schedule begins to align with your values is when we begin to feel that inner peace.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is the USS George Washington replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East?
0:01–1:06
2
What are the U.S. and Hamas proposals for a post‑war transition in Gaza?
1:06–2:05
3
How are Indiana officials responding to historic flooding and its impact on residents?
2:05–3:01
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What’s at stake in Brazil’s presidential campaign as candidates rally before the primary?
3:01–4:14
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Why did a Maryland court strike down the state’s digital‑advertising tax?
4:14–5:00