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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters. Photo by Ahmad Masood/Reuters

Politics Sep 19

WATCH: Navy chief says budget cuts strain force amid ship collisions

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Nation Aug 24

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News Wrap: Texas Gulf Coast braces for hurricane ‘Harvey’

In our news wrap Thursday, the Texas Gulf Coast is bracing for a major hurricane. The storm, dubbed “Harvey," could have winds of up to 125 miles per hour when it comes ashore. Also, the California Supreme Court upheld a…

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Politics Aug 23

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News Wrap: Clinton describes ‘incredibly uncomfortable’ Trump debate

In our news wrap Wednesday, former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton says then-candidate Donald Trump made her skin crawl during a debate last year. Clinton recalls the incident during the second general election face-off in 2016 in her new book,…

By PBS News Hour

World Aug 23

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters. Photo by Ahmad Masood/Reuters
Navy dismisses 7th Fleet commander after warship accidents

The U.S. Navy dismissed the commander of the Asia-based 7th Fleet on Wednesday after a series of warship accidents raised questions about its operations in the Pacific.

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

World Aug 22

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News Wrap: Tillerson heralds easing of North Korea tensions

In our news wrap Tuesday, tensions seem to have slightly eased between the U.S. and North Korea, as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson noted that Pyongyang is showing signs of restraint. Also, Navy divers found human remains in the U.S.

By PBS News Hour

Aug 22

Do U.S. Navy collisions weaken our defense against a North Korean missile attack?

By Kristen Doerer

Two U.S. Navy ships, previously tasked with patrolling the Pacific are now out of commission. What does this mean for our missile defense capability?…

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Aug 21

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Do repeated Navy collisions suggest a systemic problem?

By PBS News Hour

After the Naval destroyer USS John S. McCain collided Monday with an oil tanker east of Singapore, the Navy’s top admiral ordered a one-day, worldwide safety review. Just two months ago, another deadly collision occurred between a destroyer and a…

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