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
Aug 13 Month 2 of child tax credit hits bank accounts By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 13 Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place By Mark Sherman, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich says her “hands are tied” by an appellate ruling from the last time courts considered the evictions moratorium in the spring. Alabama landlords who are challenging the moratorium are likely to appeal her Friday ruling. Continue reading
Aug 12 Haiti’s presidential election postponed until November By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 12 UK to send 600 troops to Kabul to help nationals leave By Associated Press 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. Continue reading