The United States deployed the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday as part of maritime "routine operations." CREDIT: Spec. 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/U.S. Navy

The United States deployed the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday as part of maritime "routine operations." CREDIT: Spec. 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/U.S. Navy

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US Carrier Starts 'routine' Patrols in South China Sea

The United States deployed the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday as part of maritime "routine operations."