U.S. sending troops to help safely evacuate staff from embassy in Kabul
The decision comes as Taliban forces now control two-thirds of Afghanistan and its second largest city, Kandahar, has just fallen.
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At least 9,000 anti-Asian incidents reported since start of COVID pandemic
There have been 4,548 anti-Asian hate incidents reported in 2020 and another 4,533 reported in 2021 so far.
Iowa's first MLB game played next to the "Field of Dreams"
The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees on Thursday night at an Iowa cornfield that was transformed into a "Field of Dreams."
Nearly 200 million Americans under heat wave advisories
There are 35 states under heat advisories and some health officials are warning residents to stay inside to stay safe from the scorching hot temperatures.
U.S. defends border policy as migrant arrests reach 21-year high
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned would-be migrants that "they will be turned back" unless they qualify for U.S. humanitarian protection.
Sony delays "Venom" sequel release amid Delta variant surge
Other studios are also putting off major film releases, citing the resurgence of COVID-19.
County asks residents to use 911 sparingly amid COVID surge
"Leave emergency room and ambulance trips for those with life-threatening or serious emergencies," the county's fire chief said.
Where there's fire, there's smoke — and economic consequences
Widespread wildfire smoke can add short- and long-term costs over thousands of miles, experts say
West Virginia college to charge unvaccinated students $750
Students who contract the virus during the semester and who are unable to return home will be charged $250 in order to quarantine on campus.
Pentagon sending troops to Kabul to help evacuation of U.S. Embassy
A U.S. official says Kandahar "is in the process of falling."
Texas communities and border agents scramble to shelter migrants
Communities along the U.S.-Mexico border are scrambling to house a growing number of migrants seeking legal asylum.
Census Bureau releases data used to redraw congressional maps
The bureau's data will take weeks to sort out, but commissions and legislatures can now begin to draw maps after months of delays.
Senator Rand Paul failed to timely disclose wife's stock trade
In early 2020, Kentucky lawmaker's wife bought stock in a company that developed coronavirus treatment.
Lawyers claim "collusion" in case of ex-doctor charged with sexual abuse
Robert Hadden's attorneys said federal and local prosecutors are engaged in "something closer to illicit collusion."
VA expanding vaccine requirement for 245,000 more workers
The VA is extending that requirement to cover a wider range of workers and volunteers at VA health facilities.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
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