World Aug 14 Taliban capture major northern city, approach Afghan capital The fall of Mazar-e-Sharif, the country's fourth largest city, which Afghan forces and two powerful former warlords had pledged to defend, hands the insurgents control over all of northern Afghanistan, confining the Western-backed government to the center and east.
World Aug 14 Death toll of powerful eathquake in Haiti soars to 1,297 The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday, with at least 724 dead and a minimum of 2,800 injured.
Nation Aug 13 Minneapolis police to curb stops for minor traffic violators A new policy change says Minneapolis police will no longer stop motorists for minor traffic violations, such as expired tabs or an air freshener hanging from a rearview mirror.
Politics Aug 13 Month 2 of child tax credit hits bank accounts The U.S. Department of Treasury says the second monthly child tax credit payment has begun to be disbursed. More than $15 billion will be paid out to families of about 61 million children.
Nation Aug 13 Florida school mask ban faces legal challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask requirements in schools faces a challenge in a Tallahassee courtroom.
World Aug 12 Haiti's presidential election postponed until November Electoral council spokesman Richard Dumel confirmed Thursday that the nine-member body had agreed the day before the new date for the elections, which were originally to be held Sept. 26. He did not say why the vote was postponed.
World Aug 12 UK to send 600 troops to Kabul to help nationals leave In a statement, the defense ministry said the troops will provide protection and logistical support for the relocation of British nationals where required. Around 4,000 British nationals are believed to be in Afghanistan.
Health Aug 12 WATCH: Florida governor announces launch of virus rapid response unit Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.
Science Aug 12 NASA facility in Ohio named for native son Neil Armstrong The state’s U.S. senators led the efforts to change the name of the NASA Plum Brook Station in Sandusky to the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility.
Health Aug 12 WATCH: Fauci says to expect more children infected with coronavirus Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans can expect to see more children infected with the coronavirus as the highly transmissible delta variant extends its hold across the country.