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.
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing Psaki said Biden, whose handling of the hastily arranged evacuation has been roundly criticized by Republicans and Democrats alike, announced during a meeting of fellow leaders of the G-7 industrialized nations that he planned to stick to the Aug. 31…
Arts Aug 23 Mayim Bialik to guest host 'Jeopardy!' after Richards' exit “Jeopardy!” is back to guest hosts after the resignation of new host Mike Richards, and actor Mayim Bialik will return as the first behind the podium.
Arts Aug 23 Josephine Baker is first Black woman given Paris burial honor Plans are underway to reinter the remains of American-born singer and dancer Josephine Baker at the Pantheon monument in Paris. The late entertainer who is a World War II hero in France will be the first Black woman to get…
Nation Aug 23 California firefighters battle a dozen large wildfires More than 13,500 firefighters are working to contain a dozen large California wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to flee.
Politics Aug 23 WATCH: Pentagon's John Kirby and Gen. Steve Lyons hold briefing amid Afghanistan pullout Commander of U.S. Transportation Command say he takes the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan personally and "will not rest until the mission is complete."…