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The Taliban declare victory at a Kabul airport in disarray.

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By BY MATTHIEU AIKINS, JIM HUYLEBROEK AND AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2WF6Wtz

Widespread power outages confront Louisiana and Mississippi after Ida.

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By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3yqLEgt

Taliban in control of billions of dollars worth of military equipment

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Taliban in control of billions of dollars worth of military equipment Army Veteran Sam Williams blasts Biden for Afghanistan withdrawal, says a private could of completed this mission

Police partner with Faith &Blue for 'most collaborative' community outreach project in history

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Police partner with Faith &Blue for 'most collaborative' community outreach project in history Major law enforcement organizations at the international, federal, state and local levels are partnering with social change group Faith & Blue for its second annual weekend of activities as part of the "largest nationwide police-community initiative,"

Washington DC police seeking armed kidnappers behind 4-day abduction, robbery spree

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Washington DC police seeking armed kidnappers behind 4-day abduction, robbery spree Police in Washington, D.C. are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a group who are believed to have kidnapped five people at gunpoint in separate incidents over the course of four days.

Biden criticized for appearing to break promise on American evacuation from Afghanistan

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Biden criticized for appearing to break promise on American evacuation from Afghanistan

Afghanistan will result in US allies not trusting America 'for decades': Ronny Jackson

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Afghanistan will result in US allies not trusting America 'for decades': Ronny Jackson House Armed Services Committee member Ronny Jackson says Afghanistan has become a 'national security disaster of epic proportions.'

Biden breaks promise leaving Americans and allies behind in Afghanistan

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Biden breaks promise leaving Americans and allies behind in Afghanistan Army vet Gerald Keen and Afghan interpreter Raheem give their thoughts after US troops abandon Afghanistan

Non-profit aiming to rescue dozens of military dogs from Afghanistan: report

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Non-profit aiming to rescue dozens of military dogs from Afghanistan: report A non-profit organization said it was continuing to work Tuesday to help evacuate dozens of contracted military working dogs from the country, according to reports.

Taliban take control of Kabul airport, celebrate ‘enjoyable moment of victory’

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Taliban take control of Kabul airport, celebrate ‘enjoyable moment of victory’ Taliban leaders took over control of the Kabul airport Tuesday and marked the departure of the last U.S. plane from the country by taking a symbolic walk across the airport's sole runway, according to a report.

Reporter stays with Taliban fighters as they enter Kabul airport hangar

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Reporter stays with Taliban fighters as they enter Kabul airport hangar A reporter stayed with several Taliban fighters who were seen entering a hangar at Kabul airport to examine helicopters left behind following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a report.

The Taliban declares victory at a Kabul airport in disarray.

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By BY MATTHIEU AIKINS, JIM HUYLEBROEK AND AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3ywa3Ry

Ida brings more challenges for Louisiana hospitals already struggling with a Covid surge.

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By BY EDUARDO MEDINA AND TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT World https://ift.tt/3jxeuqY

Those in the storm’s path know life won’t be normal anytime soon.

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38tiEdq

Officials urge Louisiana residents who evacuated during Ida not to return home yet.

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By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ytK3WX

Ida hit one of the country’s biggest oil and chemical hubs.

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By BY HIROKO TABUCHI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UZoRKO

Working remotely has meant huge salaries, for a lucky few.

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By BY DROR POLEG from NYT World https://ift.tt/38tc0E0

How Sasha the Cougar Was Rescued From a Bronx Home

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By BY ASHLEY WONG from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3kKvYjo

Florida withholds school funding as the battle over mask mandates grows even fiercer.

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By BY ERICA L. GREEN, DANIEL E. SLOTNIK, SARAH MERVOSH AND ETHAN HAUSER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3Dwpq02

Elizabeth Warren seen partying maskless at Haaland’s wedding: report

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Elizabeth Warren seen partying maskless at Haaland’s wedding: report Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren appeared to spend some time partying maskless during Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s wedding in New Mexico Saturday in defiance of state COVID-19 restrictions, according to a report.

Rep. Roger Williams: Afghanistan withdrawal fiasco means that Biden must resign

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Rep. Roger Williams: Afghanistan withdrawal fiasco means that Biden must resign President Biden doesn’t just owe the American people answers on why this mission in Afghanistan was so catastrophic, he needs to be held accountable.

Greg Gutfeld: So-called consensus shields idiots from accountability

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Greg Gutfeld: So-called consensus shields idiots from accountability But we don't know the names of the people who made all of these awful decisions. Is it just Joe? That's possible. But how can one person make so many mistakes! Choosing the wrong path at every twist and turn.

Tucker Carlson: Contrition is essential to fixing problems, our leaders don't have it

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Tucker Carlson: Contrition is essential to fixing problems, our leaders don't have it Tucker Carlson highlights the lack of accountability within the Biden administration and military leadership for leaving Americans in Afghanistan.

Is Vaccine Immunity Waning?

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By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3Duz17K

Lt. Steve Rogers shares homeland terror concerns amid Taliban Afghanistan takeover

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Lt. Steve Rogers shares homeland terror concerns amid Taliban Afghanistan takeover US Navy reserve veteran Steve Rogers argues if homeland security is not strengthened in the U.S., America is 'in real trouble.'

Tennessee youth football team pays tribute to local soldier killed in Kabul

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Tennessee youth football team pays tribute to local soldier killed in Kabul Gibbs Eagles Coach Jonathan Baker joins ‘Fox & Friends’ alongside some of the team members to discuss their tribute to Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss

Eddie Scarry on Afghanistan: Deaths happened under Biden's watch, he has to claim responsibility

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Eddie Scarry on Afghanistan: Deaths happened under Biden's watch, he has to claim responsibility The Federalist columnist Eddie Scarry on NBC blaming Trump for ISIS-K attack in Afghanistan

Michael Goodwin: Biden team's meltdown – Afghanistan crisis renews doubts. Is he up to the job?

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Michael Goodwin: Biden team's meltdown – Afghanistan crisis renews doubts. Is he up to the job? The president’s team is understandably shaken by the horrific events in Afghanistan and must fear it will never regain its footing and public trust.

Newt Gingrich: Biden's Afghanistan surrender – here's what it means as Sept. 11 draws near

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Newt Gingrich: Biden's Afghanistan surrender – here's what it means as Sept. 11 draws near The bottom line is this: Biden made a decision to surrender to the Taliban, regardless of the consequences.

New on SI: MMQB: Why You’re Hearing More Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors Now

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The Texans reach another checkpoint with a decision to make on Tuesday. Plus, Nick Sirianni and Robert Saleh on being first-year coaches. The needle may have moved on public discussion of a potential Deshaun Watson trade over the weekend, but the feet of the one man holding the cards have remained planted. And I’m not sure anyone should expect Nick Caserio to move from his stance soon. Before we go any further here, it’s important to remind everyone that Watson’s situation , as it stands right now, encompasses things far more serious than what color helmet he’ll be wearing next time he plays. There are 22 lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct pending, and 10 of the 22 plaintiffs have filed criminal complaints against the quarterback. That’s why getting what, in January, was fair market value has been difficult for the Texans and their first-year general manager. On the field, Watson, without question, would make the Dolphins, Panthers, Broncos or Eagles better. But if you trade for W...

In Baton Rouge, a hospital strained by the pandemic braces for storm victims.

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By BY RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3BrupNF

As the Delta variant surges, companies are readjusting the return to office.

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By BY CORAL MURPHY MARCOS from NYT World https://ift.tt/38pfhnI

When Charlie Watts Finally Made It to New York City

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By BY MICHIKO KAKUTANI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2WC1Uhr

Florida congresswoman calls for Biden's resignation over Afghanistan crisis

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Florida congresswoman calls for Biden's resignation over Afghanistan crisis Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., urged Biden to step down, demanding accountability and transparency amid the crisis in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan a 'stain' on American diplomacy: Rep. Comer

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Afghanistan a 'stain' on American diplomacy: Rep. Comer Rep. James Comer says he has little confidence the Biden administration can get every American out of Afghanistan before the deadline.

Kabul airport targeted in rocket attack foiled by US system

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Kabul airport targeted in rocket attack foiled by US system The Kabul airport was targeted in a rocket attack on Monday that was intercepted by the U.S.’s C-RAM missile defense system, a U.S. defense official told Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin.

Tropical Storm Ida moves inland, carries tornado, heavy rainfall threat

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Tropical Storm Ida moves inland, carries tornado, heavy rainfall threat Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean provides storm update.

The Tale of California’s Recall Election

By BY KEVIN ROOSE, SYDNEY HARPER, ERIC KRUPKE, AUSTIN MITCHELL, DANIEL GUILLEMETTE, DIANA NGUYEN, MARC GEORGES, LISA CHOW, M.J. DAVIS LIN, DAN POWELL AND MARION LOZANO from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/3BpiT5K

North Korea Restarted Plutonium-Producing Reactor, U.N. Agency Warns

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3kEyNCa

U.S. shoots down rockets aimed at Kabul’s airport.

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By BY DAN BILEFSKY AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/38oofl7

New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, has a record rise in daily cases.

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By BY LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT World https://ift.tt/38lelki

Demand surges for a deworming drug despite no evidence it can treat Covid.

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By BY EMMA GOLDBERG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2WzCSiO

Team Rubicon deputy director of operations on Ida rescue efforts

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Team Rubicon deputy director of operations on Ida rescue efforts Tropical storm Ida bears hits Louisiana resulting in over 1 million being without power. Drew Hanna of Team Rubicon joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his team's storm response.

Ida: At least 1 dead, more than a million customers without power in Louisiana

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Ida: At least 1 dead, more than a million customers without power in Louisiana Ida, the powerful hurricane that was downgraded to a tropical storm early Monday, continued to pound Louisiana after leaving more than a million customers without power, the entire city of New Orleans in the dark, and at least one person dead.

Hurricane Ida causes widespread devastation in Louisiana, New Orleans in the dark

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Hurricane Ida causes widespread devastation in Louisiana, New Orleans in the dark

Steve Hilton: Americans paying the price for Biden's failures

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Steve Hilton: Americans paying the price for Biden's failures 'The Next Revolution' host slams President Biden's handling of Afghanistan

How to prepare before, during and after a hurricane.

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By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sVDnQk

Biden is to witness the return of service members killed in the Kabul bombing.

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/3jsOMnP