NPR News: 08-14-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies reports of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln as Democrats demand an investigation. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt life in Crimea, and wildfires threaten Santa Fe amid broader Western blazes. Extreme heat and drought cause water shortages and health warnings in the UK and Greece. Finally, Nevada prosecutors plan to appeal a dismissal of charges against Republicans accused of forging 2020 election certificates.
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Reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt life in Crimea
Wildfires and smoke concerns in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Record heat and drought in the UK and wildfires in Greece
Nevada appeals dismissal of fake elector case
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