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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Sacha Pfeiffer

Published August 17, 2026 at 4:49 AM EDT

USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.

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