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Wounded Afghans lie on a bed at a hospital after a deadly explosions outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, ...(AP Photo/Mohammad Asif Khan)
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge US deaths
President Joe Biden says the United States will complete its evacuation of Americans and others from Kabul, despite the attack that killed at least 13 U.S. service members and many Afghan civilians.
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Biden to Kabul attackers: ‘We will hunt you down and make you pay’ | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to retaliate for a terrorist attack that killed 13 US service members outside Kabul’s international airport even as he said the frantic mission to airlift Americans from Afghanistan would continue.
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Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over insurrection
U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot are suing former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups.
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GOP's McCarthy wants Pelosi to call House back to Washington to address Afghanistan
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy called on the House speaker to bring the lower chamber back to Washington early to address the escalating situation in Afghanistan.
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Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biden, Trump camps play blame game as situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate
Former President Donald Trump released a statement offering sympathy to the families of the 13 soldiers killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan Thursday while the Biden administration attempts to pin the blame for the chaos on Trump.
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Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosions near the Kabul airport that targeted U.S. troops and Afghans seeking to flee their country after the Taliban takeo
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Biden presses Fox’s Doocy about Trump-Taliban deal
President Biden on Thursday clashed with Fox News reporter Peter Doocy about former President Trump’s deal with Taliban during a press conference on the attack in Kabul that killed 12 U.S. ser…
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The US will continue to work with and 'rely' on the Taliban as evacuations continue following terror attacks near Kabul airport
President Joe Biden and Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. both confirmed the continued coordination during separate Thurs. press conferences.
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Afghanistan: US will hunt down Kabul airport attack jihadists, says Biden
US President adds the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings killed 90, including 13 US troops.
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Biden says deadly attack won’t alter US evacuation mission in Afghanistan
President Biden on Thursday said the U.S. would carry out its plans to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by the end of the month in the aftermath of bombings that killed at least a dozen Am…
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Americans likely to be left behind in Afghanistan after Kabul bombings: source
Americans trapped behind Taliban lines after the deadly bombings near Kabul's airport may not make it home and be stuck in Afghanistan past the Aug. 31 withdrawal date.
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Hawley, Blackburn call for Biden to resign
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California bill decriminalizing psychedelic drugs delayed until next year
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What we know about the Kabul airport attack that killed US troops
At least 13 U.S. service members were killed in an attack near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday.
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Supreme Court throws out Biden administration eviction moratorium | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s Covid-related eviction moratorium.
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READ: Supreme Court ruling against Biden and CDC’s eviction moratorium | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s Covid-related eviction moratorium.
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Republicans slam Biden after suicide attack at Kabul airport: 'Blood on his hands'
Republicans are slamming the Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan after a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport killed at least 10 U.S. service members and wounded dozens more.
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Explainer: How dangerous is Afghanistan's Islamic State?
The Islamic State offshoot that President Joe Biden blames for a deadly suicide attack outside the Kabul airport got its start six years ago with several hundred fighters who regarded the Taliban as too moderate.
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Explainer: Here are the groups vying for power in Afghanistan | CNN Politics
The US has left Afghanistan where it found it, with the Taliban in control. But there are other groups to watch in in the country now that the US has withdrawn.
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Ida closes in on Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane: Latest forecast
Ida is forecast to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane before landfall in Louisiana.
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The darkest day of Joe Biden’s presidency
A frantic, somber day in the West Wing as attacks in Kabul resulted in the death of at least 13 U.S. service members.
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Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for U.S. forces' deadliest day in Afghanistan in years.
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US troops, Afghans killed in attacks outside Kabul airport | CNN
Thirteen US service members and at least 60 Afghans have been killed in two bombing attacks outside Kabul’s airport, according to the Pentagon and Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health.
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Judge blocks Texas Gov. Abbott’s order restricting transportation of migrants
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U.S. voting rights events reflect multiracial reform agenda
In the nation’s capital on Saturday, multiracial coalitions of civil, human and labor rights leaders are convening rallies and marches to urge passage of federal voter protections that have been eroded since the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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ISIS-K claims responsibility for explosion at Kabul airport. What's their agenda?
The group is an affiliate of the Islamic state, aka ISIS, and described as the "mortal adversary" of the Taliban.
World leaders condemn 'cowardly and inhuman' blasts outside the Kabul airport that killed dozens of Afghans and US troops
"We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said. "These ISIS terrorists will not win."
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The next Afghan civil war just started
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Psaki dismisses calls for Biden to resign: 'Not a day for politics'
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki dismissed calls for President Joe Biden to resign in the wake of a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members, saying that there’s no room for politics in the discussion of the tragedy.
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's top aide is married to a lobbyist for Verizon, Google and Airbnb
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's top aide is married to a lobbyist with clients including Google, Verizon and Airbnb.
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Afghanistan evacuation shows 'we're conceding,' former special forces flight surgeon says
American military forces are "conceding" as evacuation efforts continue in Afghanistan, a former special forces flight surgeon told Fox News on Thursday.
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Controversial Texas voting law expected to advance with return of Democrats: "I expect a vigorous debate"
The bill bans drive-thru and 24-hour voting, increases ID requirements for mail-in ballots, gives more powers to partisan poll watchers and limits voter assistance.
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Afghan citizens, refugees face uncertain future as explosions recall country's violent past
Two bombing attacks at the Kabul airport have instilled fear into Afghan citizens and their family members across the globe.
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Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll
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Reporters blocked from Kamala Harris’s remarks to troops at Pearl Harbor without explanation - Washington Examiner
Media access to Vice President Kamala Harris's address to U.S. troops at Pearl Harbor was suddenly blocked on Thursday.No explanation was given, according to the White House press pool, but the move came hours after two explosions outside the airport in Kabul killed 13 U.S. service members and...
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Capitol Police officers sue Trump, Roger Stone, Proud Boys and others over Jan. 6 invasion
Seven Capitol Police officers filed a lawsuit accusing former President Donald Trump and others of being directly responsible for the deadly riot on Jan. 6.
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How Biden could have avoided catastrophe in Afghanistan: report
The United States saw the deadliest day for American troops in 10 years Thursday, after at least 13 service members were killed and 18 others injured in a suicide bomb attack outside the Abbey Gate at Kabul airport.
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Wave of Republicans call for Biden impeachment or resignation following Kabul attacks - Washington Examiner
The terrorist bombing attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed at least 12 service members was the final straw for some Republicans. A wave of prominent Republican lawmakers on Thursday called for President Joe Biden to be impeached or to resign, arguing his decisions created an environment...
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Taliban leader reaches out to West, promises rights for Afghan women
Abdul Ghani Baradar's insistence that Afghanistan will not become a springboard for terrorist attacks was tested when two explosions rocked the Kabul airport.
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Kamala Harris' campaign rally for Newsom canceled after Afghanistan attacks
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Analysis: Apparent suicide attack rocks Afghanistan evacuation as Biden’s deadline looms | CNN Politics
A pair of bomb attacks that caused US and civilian casualties outside Kabul airport Thursday rocked the frantic final stages of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, with time fast running out to rescue up to 1,500 Americans, and the fate of fleeing Afghans looking darker by the hour.
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White House: Not every Afghan who wants to get out will be able to - Washington Examiner
White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters not "every single Afghan" who wants to be evacuated by the United States and its allies will be able to.Psaki briefed reporters Thursday evening after President Joe Biden delivered national remarks addressing the terror attacks at the Kabul...
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GOP lawmaker who spearheaded Trump tax cuts says Dems have great chance to pass spending bills by October
Rep. Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican and a lead author of the Trump tax cuts, thinks Democrats will pass two massive spending bills before October.
Arizona AG threatens Maricopa County funds over election audit
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Trump Suggests Osama Bin Laden Wasn't That Big A Deal, Says He Only Had 'One Hit'
Weeks before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, ex-President Donald Trump said the terrorist behind the 2001 attacks wasn't as bad as the "monsters" he took out.
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US provided Taliban with list of Americans and Afghan allies: Report - Washington Examiner
U.S. officials reportedly provided the Taliban with a list of people to grant entry to at Hamid Karzai International Airport — a decision with potentially deadly consequences.With the U.S. military relying on the Taliban to conduct the outer security of the airport where evacuations have been...
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CDC investigates salmonella outbreak linked to Italian-style meats across 17 states
The CDC reported 36 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations across 17 states.
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With wildfire threatening, Lake Tahoe prepares for emergency
A community on the shore of Lake Tahoe issued an emergency declaration and a tourism group discouraged visitors from coming amid smoky skies from a major wildfire nearby
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Rifles, Humvees and ammo: Taliban celebrate their new American arsenal | CNN Politics
US national security officials are working to account for more than 20 years worth of weapons provided to the Afghan military as images of Taliban fighters brandishing American-made rifles and riding in abandoned Humvees are raising concerns about what else was left behind.
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New Taliban security chief in Kabul is wanted by U.S. as terrorist
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Harris says she urged Vietnam to free political dissidents
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says she raised issues of human rights abuses and restrictions on political activism in her conversations with Vietnamese leaders this week, but offered no indication those talks bore fruit.
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7 Capitol Police officers sue Trump, Roger Stone, Proud Boys over Jan. 6 attack
Seven Capitol Police officers are suing former President Trump and several associates and supporters for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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The U.S. Is Pledging Aid To Haiti But The Success Of Past Efforts Has Been Mixed
USAID Administrator Samantha Power appeared with Haiti's prime minister to pledge $32 million in assistance for the earthquake-damaged nation. The primary needs are for shelter and medical care.
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NY ethics board advances criminal referral over potential leak to Cuomo
The New York state’s ethics oversight commission on Thursday called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the identity of the person who may have illegally leaked information from a 2019 closed-door meeting to then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Democrats sweat turnout disaster in California without Trump to run against
Without Trump on the ballot, California Democrats are trying to motivate voters.
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Crenshaw demands United States ‘Unleash our military power NOW’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, ripped the commander of U.S. Central Command for its coordination with the Taliban to keep Americans safe. Crenshaw said Gen. Frank McKenzie Jr. has "got to be kidding" after U.S. officials told the Taliban to help keep its forces and civilians safe in...
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Latest from Afghanistan: Biden: 'We will not forgive'; Navy confirms 13th US service member killed in Kabul
Eleven Marines were killed, along with a Navy corpsman and another service member whose branch was not known. ISIS-K took responsibility.
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White House: Biden ‘somber’ and ‘outraged’ after hearing of Kabul attack
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Afghan refugees arrive in thousands to be processed in Germany
In one of the largest airlift operations in history, Ramstein, Germany, has become a central hub to evacuees.
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Bernie’s not budging and Republicans hope to make hay of Afghanistan
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Noem rips conservative writer Matt Walsh over ‘horrible misogyny’
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Capitol Police officer who killed Ashli Babbitt on January 6 speaks publicly for first time | CNN Politics
The veteran US Capitol Police officer who killed pro-Trump rioter Ashli Babbitt went public Thursday, revealing his identity and defending his actions on January 6.
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U.S. energy companies on Thursday began airlifting workers from Gulf of Mexico oil platforms and moved vessels ahead of a powerful hurricane forecast for the weekend.
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Anti-Taliban resistance says White House silent as Afghanistan fell - Washington Examiner
The spokesman and head of foreign relations for Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud said the Biden administration has not been in touch with the group since Taliban insurgents seized control of Afghanistan this month.“I tried to reach out. Unfortunately, we haven't received any type of...
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Texas House advances GOP-backed election bill after 12-hour fight
The voting restrictions Democrats fled the state to block are one step closer to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
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Democrats condemn deadly Kabul blasts as Republicans push Biden to retake Bagram Air Base
Explosions in Kabul have killed at least 12 US service members, per the Pentagon. A handful of Republicans have called on Biden to resign.
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U.S. Supreme Court ends CDC's pandemic residential eviction moratorium
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ended the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions imposed by President Joe Biden's administration in a challenge to the policy brought by a coalition of landlords and real estate trade groups.
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"We will hunt you down": Biden vows retribution after Kabul attacks
"We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down, and make you pay," he said of the perpetrators of the Kabul attack.
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3 California families get out of Afghanistan to safety
Three families from a San Diego suburb have now made it out of Afghanistan after they went to the country earlier this summer to visit relatives and got stuck there amid the chaos following the Taliban's takeover.
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Cuba to recognize -- and regulate -- cryptocurrencies
Cuba's government said Thursday it will recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies for payments on the island. A resolution published in the Official Gazette said the Central Bank will set rules for such currencies and determine how to license providers of related services within Cuba. The...
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McCarthy tells Republicans Biden will face a ‘reckoning’ for handling of Afghanistan exit | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday vowed that President Joe Biden will face a “reckoning” for his handling of the US’ exit from Afghanistan but stopped short of calling for his resignation or impeachment over the episode – as some congressional Republicans have – according to a...
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For President Biden, the worst-case scenario takes hold in Afghanistan with terror attack
Now there are more questions than answers about why the administration failed to foresee or effectively plan for the catastrophe that is unfolding.
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Biden admits he bears responsibility for Kabul attack, defends withdrawal when pressed by Doocy
President Biden told reporters Thursday that he bears responsibility for the “messy” evacuation and consequential suicide bombings in Kabul.
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Time's Up CEO Tina Tchen resigns in wake of Cuomo scandal
Time’s Up CEO Tina Tchen has resigned in the wake of revelations that leaders of the sexual harassment victims’ advocacy group advised former New York Gov.
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Civilians, US troops among dozens killed in Kabul airport blasts
At least 60 civilians killed and dozens more wounded as Pentagon confirms 13 US service members died in two blasts.
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Trump sends condolences to families of US service members killed in Afghanistan as Biden remains silent for hours - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump expressed his condolences after Thursday's twin bombings at the airport in Kabul that killed 12 U.S. service members. "Melania and I send our deepest condolences to the families of our brilliant and brave Service Members whose duty to the U.S.A. meant so much to...
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Capitol Police officer who shot Trump supporter says it was 'last resort'
The U.S. Capitol Police officer who fatally shot a woman as she tried to force her way into the House of Representatives during the Jan. 6 attack said the shooting was a "last resort" because he believed she posed a threat to members of Congress.
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Oil producers push Democrats to preserve key drilling deduction
Oil producers are ramping up their lobbying efforts to ensure that Democrats don’t repeal a lucrative tax deduction in the $3.5 billion reconciliation bill. The U.S. tax code allows comp…
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Virginia Republicans file suit over McAuliffe's paperwork
Republicans in the state of Virginia have filed a lawsuit asking the courts to remove Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe from the ballot because he failed to sign his official declaration of candidacy form.
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Dept. of Education will cancel $1.1 billion in federal student loan debt for former ITT Tech students
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday that it would forgive federal loans for students who attended ITT Technical Institute (ITT Tech) and left after March 2008 without getting a degree. Why it matters: This announcement is part of an increased effort by the Biden administration...
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North Carolina Senate OKs bill limiting racial teachings
North Carolina Senate Republicans on Thursday passed a bill to limit how teachers can discuss certain racial concepts inside the classroom
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How the Navajo Nation, once battered by Covid, is staring down a delta surge
As the tribe hopes to stave off the variant of Covid-19 that has been ripping through surrounding states, officials are going back to an early pandemic playbook.
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California looking to pay drug addicts to stay sober
California may become the first state to pay drug addicts to stay sober
Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt says he was ‘prepared to do the same thing’ to protect Trump - Washington Examiner
The Capitol Police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6 defended himself against criticism from former President Donald Trump and others who claim he should not have used lethal force on the 35-year-old Air Force veteran. In his first public interview since the Capitol riot, Lt...
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Powell's big Jackson Hole moment
Dems roll out tax hike plans — Unease on Wall Street
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US flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor slain troops
U.S. flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor the service members who were killed during attacks at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki ann…
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R. Kelly accuser says singer could put 'fear of God' into her
A woman who claims R. Kelly had sex with her when she was 17 testified at his sex abuse trial that the R&B singer could be so intimidating that he put the "fear of God" into her.
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The Latest GOP Schism: How to Handle Afghan Evacuees
WASHINGTON — The Republican Party is united in its criticism of President Joe Biden’s chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan. But the crisis has also exposed a deep internal divide between party leaders over relocating Afghan refugees at home. Many Republican lawmakers have accused Biden...
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Psaki deflects question of how US can continue to work with Taliban after deadly suicide bombing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki sparred with Fox News reporter Peter Doocy after he pressed her on whether or not the United States would continue to work with the Taliban after an ISIS-K suicide bombing left 13 American service members dead.
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Evidence allegedly destroyed by officers at police precinct during George Floyd protest threatens to derail drug case
Evidence shredded by officers at police precinct during George Floyd protest threatens to derail drug case
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Gunmen release students in northern Nigeria 3 months later
A school official in northern Nigeria says gunmen have released some of the more than 100 children who had been abducted back in May.
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Ignoring Puerto Rico's political status is a mistake, advocates tell Biden
In a letter, stateside Puerto Ricans urge Biden and a new White House task force to focus on issues around the island's status and its financial crisis.
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There's New Evidence That The Surfside Condo That Collapsed Had Extensive Corrosion
Video released by investigators shows densely packed steel reinforcement in various sections of the building, along with extensive corrosion where one column met the building's foundation.
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Ashli Babbitt’s widower discounts death threats experienced by officer who shot her: ‘Suck it up’ - Washington Examiner
The widower of Ashli Babbitt told the U.S. Capitol Police officer who killed his wife during the siege of Congress to "suck it up" and get over death threats he has been subjected to since the shooting. Pointing to his own experience, Aaron Babbitt discounted Officer Michael Byrd's stated dismay...
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DOJ plans to ‘at least temporarily’ close federal facility in NYC where Epstein died | CNN Politics
The federal detention center in New York that is notoriously known as the place where Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell is in the process of being temporarily closed, according to a Justice Department spokesperson.
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Hunting theme no longer mandatory in US duck stamp contest
Artists will no longer have to incorporate hunting imagery to win a spot for their work on the federal duck stamp, reversing a Trump-era requirement. The U.S.
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House probe focuses on Trump’s mental health and martial law
The trove of documents requested Wednesday by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack shows an interest in former President Trump’s mental health and whether he was considering using th…
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Afghanistan updates: US, Taliban hold first direct talks since withdrawal
The US and the Taliban held their first direct talks since the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan at the end of August in Doha, Qatar, over the weekend.
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Analysis: Apparent suicide attack rocks Afghanistan evacuation as Biden’s deadline looms | CNN Politics
A pair of bomb attacks that caused US and civilian casualties outside Kabul airport Thursday rocked the frantic final stages of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, with time fast running out to rescue up to 1,500 Americans, and the fate of fleeing Afghans looking darker by the hour.
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Judge orders sanctions against Sidney Powell, Lin Wood in Michigan election challenge
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Trump accuses Jan. 6 panel of trying to distract
Former President Trump accused the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol of trying to “distract” with its latest request for records. In a statement issued through his…
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Masks ordered for most Florida students, defying DeSantis
Just over half of Florida’s 2.8 million public school students now face mandates to wear masks in classrooms
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Trump makes executive privilege threat as House committee seeks documents from agencies on January 6 attack | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to invoke executive privilege in an effort to block the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot from obtaining a massive tranche of documents it’s demanding from several US government agencies, despite his successor...
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Lawyers allied with Trump penalized over Michigan lawsuit
Nine lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump face financial penalties and other sanctions in Michigan.
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Afghan journalists who worked for The New York Times taken in by Mexico
Afghan journalists who worked for The New York Times landed in Mexico City this week after fleeing their native country due to the Taliban takeover, the newspaper reported.Mexican Fo…
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Gov. Kathy Hochul removes Cuomo administration staffers implicated in sexual harassment report
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s removed individuals who allegedly contributed to a culture that allowed for sexual harassment under her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo.
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Progressives dig in for fall fight with centrists
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge US deaths
President Joe Biden says the United States will complete its evacuation of Americans and others from Kabul, despite the attack that killed at least 13 U.S. service members and many Afghan civilians.
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Biden hears from Reps. Slotkin, Sherrill about Aug. 31 Afghanistan deadline extension: report
President Biden on Wednesday heard from two Democratic U.S. House members – each with defense experience – who seek an extension of Biden’s Aug. 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline.
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House Republican says criticism of Afghanistan trip ‘frankly laughable’
Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) says the criticism of his secret trip to Afghanistan this week was “frankly laughable.” “The opprobrium from the Defense Department, from the White House, from the State…
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These members of Congress are keeping the pressure on the Senate over voting rights - even if it means arrest
GOP lawmakers across a total of 17 states have passed over 28 bills tightening access to the ballot box, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
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A Wildfire Is Heading For Lake Tahoe, Sending Ash Raining Down On Tourists
A California fire that gutted hundreds of homes is advancing toward Lake Tahoe as thousands of firefighters try to box in the flames and tourists are enveloped in a thick yellow haze.
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US concerned about ‘very specific threat stream’ from ISIS-K against crowds outside Kabul airport | CNN Politics
Concerns about security around Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul have increased based on “a very specific threat stream” from ISIS-K about planned attacks against crowds outside the airport, a US defense official has told CNN.
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Doctor warns viral milk crate challenge can lead to ‘potentially life-threatening’ injuries
“So many of these injuries we’re seeing are preventable just by being intelligent.”
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Judge orders Cyber Ninjas to preserve Maricopa vote audit records in lawsuit by The Arizona Republic
The ruling marks the first time the Cyber Ninjas were the direct subject of a court order regarding records from the audit of Maricopa County votes.
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Opinion | The Recall Is Republicans’ Last Best Hope in Deep Blue California
It’s a blunt tool — but it’s the only one available for delivering a rebuke to Gavin Newsom in a state with an entrenched political monoculture.
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Beheadings and beatings: Lawmakers elevate horrors Afghan allies face - Washington Examiner
As members of Congress pressure President Joe Biden to extend the Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan in order to evacuate more allies, some lawmakers are highlighting the threats that Afghan interpreters and Special Immigrant Visa applicants face. “The Taliban will let...
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Hurricane warning in effect for New Orleans as Ida heads for Gulf Coast
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion on Saturday, said forecasters.
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Pelosi frames deal with centrists on infrastructure as a ‘clarification’
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Tears on the tarmac as Afghan journalist speaks to BBC
Wahida Faizi says she cannot stay in Afghanistan because she believes the Taliban will kill her.
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Britain tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport, citing ‘high threat’ of terrorist attack
The British government on Wednesday told its citizens in Afghanistan to avoid Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport due to “an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attack.”Britain’s Fore…
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ISIS-K: What to know about Taliban rival seen as threat to Afghanistan evacuation
ISIS-K poses a major threat that experts say could be catastrophic. The Islamic State group is located in Afghanistan and was formed after a faction with the Taliban.
Trump-backed Walker leans on sports career in pursuing U.S. Senate run
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Retired football star Herschel Walker on Wednesday launched a campaign for a U.S. Senate seat from Georgia that leaned heavily on his personal rise from poverty to sporting greatness, as well as his support from former President Donald Trump. Walker, who has never before...
U.S. House Jan. 6 committee demands Trump White House records
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Newsom fights recall by sharpening contrast with Elder in effort to energize female voters | CNN Politics
As conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has surged to the front of the Republican pack in the effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats have redoubled their efforts to activate female voters to come to Newsom’s defense – warning that California could face a very different...
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How an Afghan refugee crisis at sea transformed Australia policy
A cargo ship rescued Afghan asylum seekers stranded at sea near Australia 20 years go, transforming its refugee policy.
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U.S. involvement in Afghanistan "doesn't end" on August 31, acting ambassador says
"Our commitment in this country and our involvement in this country doesn't end on that date," said Ross Wilson, the acting U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan.
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Afghan journalists begin uncertain chapter under Taliban rule
Journalists question whether to stay or leave, after Afghan Taliban – known for its curbs on media – sweeps to power.
Fact check: Biden didn't take full vacation during Afghanistan withdrawal
President Joe Biden's public schedule shows he didn’t spend much of the past two weeks vacationing.
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Prosecutors for first time not opposing parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan
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Afghanistan’s a sh--show. But for K Street, it’s an opportunity.
Middle East nations are scrambling to get inroads with Biden and turning to K Street to do so. Afghanistan’s only complicated matters.
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Americans at Kabul airport gates urged by US Embassy in Afghanistan to 'leave immediately'
The United States embassy in Afghanistan has issued a statement warning Americans trapped in the country not to travel to the airport due to security threats.
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Blinken: More than 82,000 people flown out of Kabul, at least 4,500 Americans
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces that more than 82,300 people have been flown out of Kabul since August 14th, He added that at least 4,500 US citizens of those flown out were American citizens.
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Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over insurrection
U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot are suing former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups.
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Campaign ends effort to recall Alaska governor
The group that had been campaigning to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) announced Wednesday that it would be dropping the effort, calling on supporters to shift their focus to voting him out of…
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Florida poll: 53 percent disapprove of Biden’s job performance
Deteriorating support in the state is a troubling sign for Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterms.
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Sidney Powell, Kraken legal team face sanctions, court costs and potential disbarment over election lawsuit
Sidney Powell and others must pay legal costs for the Michigan and Detroit attorneys who had to defeat their lawsuit, a federal judge ruled.
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Trump trolls Biden from the bench
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Trump family, senior aides targets of demands by Jan 6. committee
The wide-ranging requests provide a window into the comprehensive way the House committee appears to be investigating the attack.
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White House to US lawmakers: ‘This is not the time to travel to Afghanistan’
The White House chided two House lawmakers who secretly traveled to Afghanistan to see the conditions on the ground
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Pennsylvania election review moves forward amid GOP infighting | CNN Politics
An election review in Pennsylvania is moving ahead – albeit on a murky path – amid infighting among state Republicans.
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Dozens of California students, parents stranded in Afghanistan after summer trip abroad
Dozens of California students and parents are stranded in Afghanistan after taking a summer trip to the country.More than 20 students and 16 parents from the Cajon Valley Union Schoo…
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Florida veteran is still working to bring Afghan translator home to the U.S.
Like so many fleeing the Taliban, translator Najeeb Rahimi and his wife and daughters are stuck outside Kabul airport.
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Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosions near the Kabul airport that targeted U.S. troops and Afghans seeking to flee their country after the Taliban takeo
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Blinken says 'no deadline' to get out Americans, Afghans, but many will be left behind by evacuation flights
The U.S. will continue to help its citizens and residents and Afghans who worked with Americans or are otherwise at risk from the Taliban get out of Afghanistan.
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Democrats urge Biden to fight restart of Trump immigration policy
Democratic lawmakers and immigration advocates pressed President Joe Biden on Wednesday to take new steps to end an immigration policy begun by his predecessor Donald Trump after the top U.S. court ordered that the "remain in Mexico" program be reinstated.
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'Was it worth it?' A fallen Marine and a war's crushing end
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — She was folding a red sweater when she heard a car door slam, went to the window and realized that a moment she always imagined would kill her was about to be made real: three Marines and a Navy chaplain were walking toward her door, and that could only mean one thing.
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Inside the round-the-clock volunteer effort to save Afghans | CNN Politics
The woman and her two children had tried nearly a dozen times without success to get into Hamid Karzai International Airport for an evacuation flight out of Kabul to join her husband in the United States.
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Fauci blamed measles outbreak on Hasidic Jews; Orthodox leaders set the record straight
Orthodox Jewish leaders condemned Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases and chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, for remarks about the Hasidic Jewish community in New York.
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Jan. 6 investigators include Trump White House in first document requests
It's the select panel's first step to actually begin investigating the attack.
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Judge Sanctions Trump Allies And Orders Legal Education For Failed Election Lawsuit
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Judge sanctions pro-Trump lawyers who brought ‘frivolous’ election fraud lawsuits | CNN Politics
A federal judge ordered sanctions Wednesday for Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and several other lawyers who worked on Trump-aligned lawsuits seeking to challenge the results of the 2020 election.
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Pet project: Biden signs bill providing service dogs for struggling veterans
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EXPLAINER: What's next for the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?
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AOC says Biden must resettle minimum of 200K Afghans in US
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Harris says she urged Vietnam to free political dissidents
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The Taliban inherited a vast American-made arsenal after retaking Afghanistan
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ISIS threats loom over the Afghanistan evacuation
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Analysis: Afghanistan exit may leave a political stain on the president
Analysis: Some Democrats say there won't be a political cost for Biden's handling of the evacuation. But no one suggests it will help them.
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Tech companies pledge billions in cybersecurity investments
Some of the country’s leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers.
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China undermined Harris' Vietnam vaccine outreach by capitalizing on flight delay: report
The Chinese government seized on a scheduling delay during Vice President Kamala Harris’ ongoing trip to Vietnam to undercut the White House’s planned outreach regarding COVID-19 vaccine supply, according to a report Wednesday.
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Why some US Capitol rioters are getting no jail time | CNN Politics
When it comes to holding the January 6 US Capitol rioters to account, the Justice Department has plenty of tools in its prosecutorial toolbox – and plenty of critics
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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot
Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions.
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The secret bias hidden in mortgage-approval algorithms
An investigation by The Markup has found that lenders in 2019 were more likely to deny home loans to people of color than to white people with similar financial characteristics
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Liberals rip Cheney, Kinzinger for opposing Democrat-backed voting rights bill
Prominent liberal activists ripped moderate Republican Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois after they voted against a Democrat-backed voting rights bill.
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Western lawmakers call on Biden, FEMA to declare drought disaster
“There is little to no livestock feed available in the West,” and “farmers are considering selling their livestock or land,” two House members wrote.
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Analysis: In the turbulent South China Sea, the US Navy bets on a troubled warship | CNN
When US Vice President Kamala Harris stepped aboard the littoral combat ship USS Tulsa in Singapore on Monday, it put a fresh spotlight on arguably one of the most divisive vessels in the US Navy’s fleet.
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Canada races to beat US deadline in Afghanistan
Canadian forces have airlifted more than 2,700 people out of Kabul so far.
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Fact checking Jake Sullivan’s claim Trump admin didn’t process Afghan visas for a year | CNN Politics
During a press briefing Monday, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan suggested a slowdown in approvals for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program during the Trump administration contributed to the current delays in evacuating Afghans.
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Tom Cruise surprises UK family by landing helicopter in their garden
A UK family got a Hollywood surprise of a lifetime when Tom Cruise landed a helicopter in their garden.
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Psaki grilled about Biden joking in response to Afghanistan question
Fox News’ Peter Doocy held Psaki’s feet to the fire regarding Biden’s latest gaffe where he cracked a joke in response to a reporter’s question on Americans stranded in Afghanistan as the Taliban solidify their hold on the country.
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Migrant children spend weeks at US shelters as more arrive
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The Arctic Circle saw record-high temperatures in 2020, NOAA report finds
The 31st annual State of the Climate report confirmed 2020 was among the three warmest years in recorded history.
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Biden calls cybersecurity ‘core national security challenge’ in meeting with tech, education and critical infrastructure leaders | CNN Politics
Business leaders from key sectors of the economy pledged to help harden the country against cyberattacks on Wednesday following a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, where he described cybersecurity as a “core national security challenge” and cited recent high-profile attacks on...
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AP sources: Jailed ex-officer in murder plot beaten to death
A former Bureau of Prisons officer who was serving time behind bars has been beaten to death at a federal prison in Indiana.
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4 of 5 San Diego-area families stuck in Afghanistan are secure, in process to return to US | CNN
Four of the five Southern California families still stranded in Afghanistan are in a safe place and are in the process of being removed from the country, school officials tell CNN.
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Israeli leader meets with Biden as Mideast tensions grow
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will be meeting with President Joe Biden at a time of growing tensions in the Mideast.
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Anger and confusion inside ABC News after former ‘Good Morning America’ boss is sued for alleged sexual assault | CNN Business
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter.
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California models take Newsom recall push to social media
Several California Instagram influencer models are urging their followers to vote to recall the state’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Adult film star Ron Jeremy indicted on rape and other sexual assault charges | CNN
Porn star Ron Jeremy has been indicted on more than 30 counts of sexual assault involving 21 women over the past two decades, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
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SCOTUS 'Remain in Mexico' ruling marks latest immigration defeat for Biden administration
The latest Supreme Court ruling marks yet another legal defeat for the Biden administration on the subject of immigration.
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California's mountain getaway of Lake Tahoe inundated by smoke
The 126,000-acre Caldor Fire south of the lake is sending smoke its way.
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Over 52,000 pounds of chicken salad, dip recalled over possible plastic contamination
The recall affects only a limited amount of WillowTree chicken salad and dips that were manufactured Aug. 10 to Aug. 13.
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Hubble captures an ‘Einstein Ring’
The surprising effect, which is caused by the bending of light by intense gravity, reveals the depths of the universe.
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100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless US changes its ways
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1. That's the prediction from the nation’s most closely watched forecasting model.
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"I've never seen so much death in my career": Oregon hospital packed with COVID patients as cases surge
Unvaccinated people are fueling a new wave of COVID-19 cases across the country. In one Oregon hospital battling the virus, staffers say they are surrounded by death.
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With more than 100,000 people in the hospital with Covid-19 in the US, this August is worse than last, expert says | CNN
More than 100,000 people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the US – the first time that level has been reached since January – as medical workers say they’re once again struggling to treat waves of patients.
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Virus surge breaks hospital records amid rising toll on kids
Kentucky and Texas have joined a growing list of states that have surpassed their record for hospitalized coronavirus patients.
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COVID-19 live updates: Judge rules governor stop banning mask mandates in schools
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
Kentucky governor says he'd issue mask mandate if he had the authority
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that the record-high surge in COVID-19 cases would have led to a statewide mask mandate if that authority still lay with him.Why it matters: Kentucky's Supreme Court recently transferred authority over pandemic-related decisions, including masking, to the...
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Illinois requires all residents to wear masks indoors
The state will also require all healthcare workers and educators in schools and universities to be vaccinated or face strict testing requirements.
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Despite U.S. report, questions persist over coronavirus origins
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Salaried workers required to tell GM their vaccination status
General Motors (GM) is requiring its salaried employees to provide their vaccination status in an effort to inform the company’s safety protocols for the future, the Detroit Free Press&n…
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Many Kids Have Missed Routine Vaccines, Worrying Doctors As School Starts
The pandemic has meant many kids have put off doctor visits and recommended shots. Experts worry that means some pockets of the U.S. are now more vulnerable to outbreaks of measles and meningitis.
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Pandemic intensifies growing mental health crisis among teens
A recent survey found more than half of students had self-harmed or had frequent suicidal thoughts.
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Kentucky GOP lawmaker deletes tweet comparing vaccine mandates to Holocaust
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) deleted a tweet Wednesday that compared vaccine passports to the identification numbers Nazis forcibly tattooed on concentration camp prisoners during the Holocaust. …
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California health officials report signs of ‘encouraging’ Covid trends but warn residents not to let their guard down | CNN
California health officials say the number of new Covid-19 infections reported statewide appears to be leveling off and recent trends are showing “encouraging” signs following a surge of cases and hospitalizations driven by the Delta variant.
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‘I think we already broke’: Mississippi’s nurses are resigning to protect themselves from Covid-19 burnout | CNN
Earlier this month, Mississippi ICU nurse Nichole Atherton resigned, worn down by the stress, young patients and preventable deaths that have overwhelmed the state’s hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one?
“Vaccine passports” are digital or paper documents showing you were vaccinated against COVID-19, and they could help you get into a growing number of places.
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Cruise lines require vaccinations, tests, amid virus surge
Cruise companies are adapting to a changing landscape amid a rise in COVID-19 cases that is threatening to dampen the industry’s comeback.
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In Covid ICUs, doctors see a surge in critically ill pregnant women
At hospitals across the South, doctors report treating more pregnant women than at any point in the pandemic.
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COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's What You Need To Know
If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one.
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Texas' Greg Abbott reasserts ban on vaccine mandates as judge rules against mask mandate ban
The same day Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reissued his ban on vaccine mandates and passports a judge ruled against his ban on mask mandates, issuing a temporary injunction, according to reports.
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Judge rules Texas governor can’t enforce mask mandate ban
A Dallas County judge has ruled against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) move to ban mask mandates in the state, contending that such a policy violates the county’s ability to redu…
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Delta variant: How to keep kids safe as they return to school
A return to school for millions of children has many parents worried how to keep kids safe.
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Air Canada to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Air Canada on Wednesday joined other major airlines in implementing a vaccine mandate for its employees, giving workers until the end of October to get fully vaccinated or risk losing their job.&nb…
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The chances of discovering the certain origins of COVID-19 are dwindling fast
A U.S. intelligence review into the origins of COVID-19 has reportedly proved inconclusive, even as WHO experts warn that time is running out to do further studies on the question.Why it matters: We don't need to know how COVID-19 emerged to finally defeat the pandemic, but clearer answers will...
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Florida hospital removes doctor for offering parents $50 mask opt-out letters
A Florida hospital said it removed a local doctor who posted on social media that he would provide mask opt-out letters at a price of $50 each for parents who did not want their children to be requ…
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Arkansas inmates prescribed animal parasite medicine to combat COVID-19
An Arkansas jail has been found to be prescribing an animal parasite medicine to inmates to treat COVID-19.A member of the Washington County Quorum Court, the local legislative body, said …
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Japan suspends 1.63M doses of Moderna over contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
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Oregon National Guard deployed to aid hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Around 400 National Guard members have been deployed in Oregon to help with a COVID-19 surge overwhelming hospitals across the state.
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Do you need to wear a mask where you live? Understand the CDC's new guidance
The CDC advises wearing masks indoors if hospitals are overloaded and the coronavirus is spreading widely where you live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.
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Iowa governor facing lawsuits over mask mandate bans, cutting federal benefits
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) is facing two lawsuits over a ban on mask mandates and her decision to cut federal pandemic unemployment benefits. Frances Parr, a mother of two boys, filed a lawsuit in …
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The U.S. Paid Billions To Get Enough COVID Vaccines Last Fall. What Went Wrong?
Immediately after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's vaccine, the company delivered fewer doses than its government contract projected. Federal officials say they didn't know why.
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South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates
The move comes as central banks around the world prepare to exit emergency stimulus measures.
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Anti-mask protesters disrupt Connecticut governor’s back-to-school event
Anti-mask protesters disrupted Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s (D) back-to-school event Wednesday evening, that eventually resulted in him being followed to his vehicle. Lamont was hosting a back-to-…
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