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Changing winds provide hope for California wildfire battle

By Sam Metz, Janie Har, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Commanders have warned firefighters to be prepared for dangers, including localized terrain-driven winds in the Thursday weather forecast that happen as the sun heats the ground in the Caldor Fire zone.

WATCH: Pentagon's John Kirby and Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters hold briefing after Afghanistan exit

By Associated Press

With the U.S. involvement in the war over and all American military out of the country, Biden is grappling with the prospects of a new relationship with the Taliban.

Deal with OxyContin maker leaves families angry, conflicted

By John Seewer, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

A landmark settlement in the nation's opioid epidemic is forcing the owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to give up the company and pay out $4.5 billion. But many families of those who died from overdoses say it's not enough.

Millions to lose jobless aid as federal pandemic relief ends on Monday

By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.

After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules

By Anthony Izaguirre, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa and some other GOP-controlled states also have enacted restrictions this year, particularly aimed at mail balloting and early in-person voting. More than 40% of voters cast mail ballots during last fall's election, a record.

WATCH: Fauci says Americans will 'likely' need 3rd dose of shots

By Associated Press

The U.S. is preparing for boosters for all Americans who received the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna between five and eight months after their second dose, pending approval by the FDA.

Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue can be removed, Virginia Supreme Court rules

By Denise Lavoie, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled the state can take down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that became widely seen as a symbol of racial injustice as it towered over Monument Avenue in the state's capital for…

Here's who Americans blame for U.S. failures in Afghanistan

By Laura Santhanam

The chaotic evacuation of more than 120,000 Americans, U.S. allies and Afghans from Kabul seems to have cost President Joe Biden significant public approval as the nation nears the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

WATCH: White House calls on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade

By News Desk

In the wake of one of the most restrictive state laws going into effect, the Biden administration is calling on Congress to codify Roe V. Wade.

Democrats promote Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Cheney, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, has remained defiant amid the criticism from her own party, insisting that Congress must probe the Capitol attack.