Aug 16 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds briefing on Afghanistan By Associated Press Kirby said one of America's top military commanders met face-to-face with senior leaders of the Taliban, urging the longtime enemy not to interfere with the massive evacuation at the Kabul airport. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: U.S. State Department tells Americans in Kabul to shelter in place By Associated Press Price spoke on a day when thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul’s main airport, with some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to their deaths. Continue reading
Aug 16 Haiti’s troubled history may slow aid to earthquake victims By Haleluya Hadero, Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Experts say the assassination of President Moise, as well as accusations that some money raised following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti never reached those in need, will make fundraising for the nation even tougher. Continue reading
Aug 16 Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25 percent in October By Ashraf Khalil, Josh Boak, Associated Press The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families. It's the largest single increase in the program's history. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 5:34 After 20 years, Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan By PBS NewsHour The Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan, 20 years after being ousted by U.S.-led military operations. What will Taliban 2.0 look like for Afghans? For more on what kind of government will take over from the Ashraf… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 7:06 Taliban captures more territory as U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan continues By PBS NewsHour More U.S. reinforcements are arriving in Kabul today to help evacuate U.S. and Afghan personnel and protect the embassy as the Taliban advances through the country, capturing several key areas and calling for President Ghani to resign. The Taliban’s advance… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch 11:21 Capehart and Gerson on the Taliban’s march across Afghanistan, dire climate change data Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Michael Gerson join William Brangham to discuss the politics of the week including the Taliban’s march across Afghanistan, the latest startling report on climate change and how to convince all Americans to get vaccinated. Continue watching
Aug 13 Afghan women fear return to ‘dark days’ amid Taliban sweep By Zeina Karam, Ahmad Seir, Associated Press The Taliban's lightning advance across Afghanistan has stirred fears they will reimpose their fundamentalist interpretation of Islam and all but eliminate women's rights. Continue reading
Aug 13 New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Cuomo announced his upcoming resignation on Tuesday, days after he faced increasing pressure to resign or face ouster by the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Continue reading
Aug 13 Minneapolis police to curb stops for minor traffic violators By Associated Press 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. Continue reading