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•	Darline Graham faces a South Carolina runoff election today.
•	These maps show the Hawk Fire in Nevada.

Nicole Fallert here, shopping for a fall reset.

Exclusive: USS Lincoln to dock in Thailand

Crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln finally have a port call scheduled, according to texts sent to family members and shared with USA TODAY. The Lincoln has a planned stop in Thailand in early September, the texts say. The aircraft carrier is sailing home after an extended, record-setting deployment in the Middle East amid the U.S. war in Iran.

USA TODAY spoke with family members who expressed frustration about the lack of clear timelines for when their relatives would return.

More news to know now

•	A sting. An Ohio town. An NFL owner. San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's initial charge of "engaging in prostitution" was reduced to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports. York is under investigation by the NFL and his arrest puts a spotlight on East Palestine, where local officials say policing human trafficking has been a priority.
•	Target apologizes for Halloween costume: Critics say a Halloween circus clown costume appeared to conjure Blackface and 19th-century minstrel shows.
•	What could happen to Lindsay Clancy after a verdict? If the jury cannot come to a unanimous decision, the judge may declare a mistrial.

Take a look

Soccer pitch politics

Usp Mls Fc Dallas At Vancouver Whitecaps Fc

Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Brian White (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal of the game against FC Dallas in the first half at BC Place. Christopher Morris, Imagn Images

Fans at MLS games in Montreal and Vancouver booed the U.S. national anthem over the weekend after trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down. Canada will now impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States starting on Sept. 8, officials said.

Health

An emergency C-section and a mother's death

On Nov. 12, 2023, Ashley Griego arrived at Lovelace Women’s Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a scheduled labor and delivery. Complications from the medication led to an emergency C-section that Griego ultimately did not survive, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of her estate. Griego's family is now fighting for answers.

Before you go

•	The Cubs feel World Series hope.
•	Alabama faces Washington in today's Little League World Series.
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