A Timeline of the Taliban's Lightning-Fast Takeover of Afghanistan
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country on Monday after the Taliban took control of the capitol, Kabul.
Most Mormons Support Church After Controversial Mask Guidance: 'We Obey the Law of the Land'
65 percent of Mormons say that they accept vaccination, yet the remaining third views the topic as an issue of personal freedom.
Biden Reacts to Anti-Mask Protest Video: 'Our Healthcare Workers Are Heroes'
Currently, Tennessee is the ninth least vaccinated state in the U.S., with 46 percent of the population having received one dose.
Ohio Leaders Demand Reform After Black Woman Jailed, White Woman Gets Probation for Stealing
The white woman stole nearly $250,000 from a village over a 20-year period while the Black woman stole $40,000 from a school district over the course of a year.
Taliban Takes Over Herat as Territory in Afghanistan Expands
Along with Herat, the insurgent group has conquered 10 other provincial capitals and controls at least 65 percent of the nation's territory, according to recent estimates.
Trump Says Situation With Taliban Would Be 'More Successful' If He Were Still President
“What is going on now is not acceptable. It should have been done much better," Trump said in a statement issued by the Save America PAC.
Bipartisan Trio Introduces Bill to Free App Makers of Apple, Google Payment Systems
“For years, Apple and Google have squashed competitors and kept consumers in the dark, Senator Richard Blumenthal said in a statement.
California Becomes First State in U.S. to Mandate COVID Vaccines for Teachers
“We think this is the right thing to do, and we think this is a sustainable way to keeping our schools open," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in an address today.
N.Y. Lawmakers Call for Impeachment Investigation to Continue Despite Cuomo's Resignation
At the very least, lawmakers announced the impeachment investigation would continue until Cuomo leaves office August 24.
Andrew Cuomo May Have Violated the 2019 Sexual Harassment Policies He Signed Into Law
In 2019, Cuomo signed three pieces of legislation that, according to the state's website, "strengthened protections against discrimination and harassment.”
Andy Biggs Moves to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas for Alleged Mishandling of Border Crisis
“As a result of his actions and policies, America is more in danger today than when he began serving as Secretary," Biggs wrote in a statement.
Will Joe Biden Cancel Student Debt? What's Next For Him in This Decision?
Democrats place renewed emphasis on cancelling college debt as President Joe Biden extends the pause on federal student loan payments until January 31, 2022.
'They'll be Hunted Down and Killed': Former Army Captain Urges U.S. to Save Afghan Interpreters
“We can't do our jobs without these interpreters," former Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient Blake Hall told Newsweek. "They are vital assets to every combat unit that is fighting the Taliban or Al-Qaeda.”
Hundreds of Local News Stations to Be Dropped After DISH Breaks Ties With Sinclair
“Sinclair is making these outrageous demands, turning its back on its public interest obligation and putting customers in the middle of its negotiations," said Brian Neylon, group president of DISH TV.
As Inner Circle Shrinks in Albany, What's Next for Andrew Cuomo?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has not made any public statements about his future in the wake of a report detailing sexual harassment claims against him.
JP Morgan Issues Employee Mask Mandate, Regardless of Vaccination Status
This news comes as companies including Apple, Google, Wells Fargo, and others have announced October returns to the office.
Delta Variant 'Like a Tsunami' in Mississippi, State Health Official Says
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 2,094 cases of COVID-19 on Friday and eight COVID-related deaths.
Tent City Grows in Texas, as Nonprofits Struggle to Care for Migrants With COVID-19
As the recent wave of migrants makes its way through McAllen, Texas, local nonprofits and city officials have become overwhelmed.
Apple to Install Software on iPhones That Will Check for Images of Child Sexual Abuse
The new detection feature would "continuously scan photos that are stored on a U.S. user's iPhone" with harmful material being brought to the attention of law enforcement.
Government Watchdog Group Says Trump May Have Mishandled COVID Data in Report
“These ill-conceived actions harmed the nation's ability to respond to the pandemic," Representative Jim Clyburn said.