Navy fires fleet commander amid deadly Pacific incidents
Admiral Scott Swift dismissed Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin for loss of confidence as the 7th Fleet faces four major accidents this year including two fatal collisions. Rear Admiral Phil Sawyer to assume command immediately amid a global fleetwide safety review.
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Shutdown threat tests Trump confrontations with Congress
President Trump escalates fights with Democrats and Republicans over a border wall funding as a shutdown looms. House Speaker Ryan cautions a stopgap funding bill may be needed while McConnell and Trump publicly seek unity on tax reform and border security.
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Charlottesville trims two Confederate statues in mourning act
Workers in Charlottesville covered the Lee and Jackson statues in Emancipation Park as city officials faced fallout from the Unite the Right rally. A man with a gun tried to cut the tarp, arguing over legality and history while officials weigh legal battles and memorial acts. Heather Heyer’s death and the helicopter crash death toll added gravity to the scene.
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Kansas Discarded Ballots Draw Scrutiny In 2016 Vote
A conservative advocate for Trump accuses Kansas of widespread voter suppression as 13 717 ballots were discarded during 2016. Critics note high discard rate suggests strict rules keep legitimate voters off rolls and Kobach promotes potential national use of Kansas practices. Wendy Weiser questions the integrity of rolls amid Kobach's election integrity role.
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Danish journalist Kim Wall remains identified after sea search
Police confirm the headless torso found on Amager beach is reporter Kim Wall, 30, who disappeared after boarding Peter Madsen's UC3 Nautilus submarine off Copenhagen. Madsen, 46, is in custody on suspicion of manslaughter. probe continues for the rest of Wall's remains.
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