Global Politics Report Editorial
Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 13, 2026 at 03:07 PM ET
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Original source: BBC News