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US accelerating effort to get out of Afghanistan amid capital city violence
As the United States sped up efforts to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan Monday, violence in the country’s capital city left an Afghan soldier dead. Monday’s shooting came as the Taliban moved to shore up their position and eliminate pockets of armed resistance after the group’s takeover of the country. They retook three districts north of… -
In a major game changer, FDA grants Pfizer vaccine full approval
The Pfizer vaccine received the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration than any COVID-19 vaccine had to date Monday: full approval. According to the FDA, the vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine will still be available… -
NEW VIDEO: Deadly flooding, tropical storm highlight a wild weather weekend
Two major weather events dominated weekend headlines: deadly flooding in rural Tennessee and Tropical Storm Henri dumping rain on the northeastern United States. The video above shows some of the damage left behind by the flooding. It also shows Henri hitting Long Island Sunday. The Tennessee flooding killed at least 22 people and took out… -
“We will get you home!” Biden makes promise to Americans stranded in Afghanistan
Amid criticism of his administration’s efforts to get Americans and Afghan evacuees out of Afghanistan, President Joe Biden made a promise Friday: “We will get you home.” The raw video above shows clips from remarks Biden made at the White House. His promise applies to all Americans in Afghanistan who want to come back home,… -
Vice Presidential trip to Asia this weekend now carries a lot more weight
What was supposed to be a standard trip to Southeast Asia for Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to carry a lot more weight due to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan over the past few weeks. She leaves for the region Friday. Harris will speak with Singapore President Halimah Yacob by the phone, participate in… -
US imposes more economic sanctions against Russia over Navalny poisoning
One year from the day Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, the United States announced additional sanctions against Russia. Friday’s announcement came from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State. OFAC sanctioned nine Russian individuals and two Russian entities involved in either Navalny’s… -
‘Jeopardy!’ controversy: Ousted host now also out as executive producer
8/31/21 Update: Mike Richards, who stepped down as the new host of “Jeopardy!” earlier in August, has been ousted as the show’s executive producer as well. According to a memo to staff, he is also no longer the executive producer of “Wheel of Fortune”. Sony produces both shows. “We had hoped that when Mike stepped… -
As Afghans flee Kabul, more reports of deadly Taliban attacks pile up
As more Afghans continued to flee the country Friday, more reports of deadly Taliban attacks are coming to light. The video above shows planes and helicopters coming in and out of Kabul’s airport. One of those reports of Taliban attacks comes from Amnesty International. The human rights group said its researchers spoke to eyewitnesses in… -
Protests, gunfire continue in Kabul on Afghan Independence Day
This year’s Afghan Independence Day was dominated by protests and gunfire Thursday. The video above shows some of that protesting and gunfire in Kabul. A procession of cars and people near Kabul’s airport carried long black, red and green banners in honor of the Afghan flag. Those people began to flee as Taliban fighters fired their… -
US grants student debt forgiveness to those with severe disabilities
People with total and permanent disabilities are about to get a break when it comes to student loans. The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday more than 323,000 people who have what is known as a “total and permanent disability” will have their student loan debt wiped out. “Today’s action removes a major barrier that… -
Scary scene: Man makes a bomb threat outside the Library of Congress
The nation’s capital saw a large police presence Thursday morning and afternoon, after a man made a bomb threat outside the Library of Congress. The video above shows some of that police response. The man was identified as Floyd Ray Roseberry of Grover, North Carolina. He was arrested without incident by mid-day. The episode began… -
More vaccine requirements: This time, Biden focuses on nursing home staff
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday all nursing home staff has to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding. The video above shows President Biden making the announcement, as well discussing U.S. health officials’ plans to offer booster shots to all American adults starting Sept. 20. The new mandate… -
Booster shots battle: US, WHO disagree on whether we need them or not
The battle between the United States and the World Health Organization over whether or not booster shots are necessary intensified Wednesday. The video above shows the expression of two very different opinions between U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and members of the WHO. Dr. Murthy’s comments came during Wednesday’s White House COVID-19 Response Team…
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