World Aug 26 WATCH: Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby and Gen. Frank McKenzie hold briefing on Afghanistan The U.S. general overseeing the evacuation from Afghanistan says the United States will “go after” the perpetrators of the Kabul airport attacks if they can be found.
Politics Aug 25 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House briefing on Afghanistan evacuations White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday that the Biden administration is working on options for people still wishing to leave Afghanistan after August 31st, when the U.S. military is expected to be withdrawn from Kabul.
Politics Aug 25 WATCH: Blinken gives remarks on Americans remaining in Afghanistan Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation, with six days to go before President Joe Biden's deadline for completing the airlift from Kabul airport.
Politics Aug 25 WATCH: Pentagon says troops, gear the priority in final days Defense Department press secretary John Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. Hank Taylor, deputy director for regional operations with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will hold a news briefing Wednesday amid the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Arts Aug 24 TV Academy revokes Andrew Cuomo's Emmy amid scandal, resignation Hours after leaving office, scandal-tainted former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suffered another defeat: losing the special Emmy Award he received last year for his daily, televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: House Minority Whip Steve Scalise gives news conference on Afghanistan House Minority Whip Steve Scalise says the U.S.-led evacuation in Afghanistan should take as long as necessary, even if that means extending it beyond August 31st.
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: State Department's Ned Price and Under Secretary Nuland hold a briefing on Afghanistan The U.S. State Department’s Ned Price and Under Secretary Nuland are expected to hold a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: Pentagon says several days needed for Afghan pullout Pressure from U.S. allies and both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, veterans groups and refugee organizations has grown for Biden to extend his deadline.
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: Fauci urges hospitals use more antibody treatments for patients infected with COVID Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging hospitals and doctors to make greater use of antibody treatments for people infected with COVID-19 as hospitalizations and deaths rise due to the spread of the delta variant.
World Aug 24 Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80 Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythms sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist.