The U.S. Navy poured nearly $2 billion into four Ticonderoga-class cruisers—only to retire them early. Why spend so much on ships that would never fully return to service? This deep dive reveals the ...

Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego Sunday, July 12, 2020, in San Diego after an explosion and fire Sunday on board the ship at Naval Base San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis ...