Aug 17 Tropical storm drenching earthquake-stricken Haiti By Mark Stevenson, Evens Sanon, Associated Press Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt Tuesday to the Haitian government's response to the deadly weekend earthquake, feeding the growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 13:25 Inside the desperate, dangerous scramble to evacuate Kabul as Taliban seizes control Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban and the frenzy for Afghans and diplomats trying to flee the country reached a fever pitch Monday. Additional U.S. troops are on their way to help with evacuations as the Taliban retake power 20… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 5:30 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is an ‘American catastrophe,’ H.R. McMaster says To examine the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how it impacts U.S. interests, Judy Woodruff speaks to retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster. He was national security advisor during the Trump administration and also served as a military officer in Afghanistan… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 5:44 Does the fallout in Afghanistan hurt American credibility? To examine the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how it impacts U.S. interests and credibility, Judy Woodruff speaks to Laurel Miller, former deputy and then acting U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2013 to 2017. She's now director… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: New York mandates COVID vaccines for all health care workers In our news wrap Monday, New York state will now require all health care workers, including staff at long-term care facilities, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 27. Tropical Storm Fred regained strength with winds up to 65 miles… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 5:45 Haitians left homeless by 7.2 magnitude earthquake now brace for storm An earthquake Saturday brought devastation to Haiti. Landslides have made major roads impassable for aid groups. Hospitals in southern Haiti are overwhelmed and thousands are sheltering in the streets or on soccer fields. Tropical depression Grace could trigger flash flooding… Continue watching
Aug 16 How to help Haitians after 7.2 magnitude earthquake By Chloe Jones Haiti was struck by an earthquake more powerful than the earthquake in 2010. As death and injury tolls rise, here is how you can help. Continue reading
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 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 Vaccine-skeptic cardinal hospitalized with COVID By Todd Richmond, Associated Press One of the Catholic church's top officials and fiercest critics of Pope Francis has COVID-19 and is breathing through a ventilator. His staff tweeted Saturday that he has been hospitalized and is breathing through a ventilator. Continue reading