21,600 Evacuated From Afghanistan as Deadline Nears, Number of Americans Left Uncertain
The Pentagon called this figure the "best departure results since evacuation operations began" in Afghanistan.
'Construction Issues' Responsible for Keystone Pipeline Spills, Government Watchdog Says
“The four (spills) were caused by issues related to the original design, manufacturing of the pipe, or construction of the pipeline," a report by the Government Accountability Office found.
Biden Asks Businesses to Mandate Vaccine After Pfizer Shot Gets FDA Approval
“It only makes sense to require a vaccine to stop the spread of COVID-19," President Joe Biden said at a Monday press conference.
Nearly 200 Wisconsin Cops Fired From Past Law Enforcement Jobs Still Work as Police
Despite past transgressions, roughly 20 percent of fired officers maintained careers in law enforcement, according to data collected by WisconsinWatch.com.
South Dakota Leads U.S. in Largest COVID Case Increase, With 312 Percent Rise in 14 Days
South Dakota's rising rates come just over a week after the end of the10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which was attended by an estimated 525,000 people.
Probe Exonerates Capitol Police Officer in Ashli Babbitt Killing, Called 'Execution' by Gosar
Babbitt, an Air Force veteran who supported former President Trump and QAnon, died in front of a group of rioters while police evacuated members of Congress.
US Sanctions Russia for Poisoning of Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
The U.S. Department of State and Office of Foreign Assets Control's announcement comes on the one-year anniversary of Alexei Navalny's poisoning.
Who Might be Permanent Jeopardy Host After Mike Richards Steps Down?
While the 57-year-old game show searches for a replacement for Mike Richards, it will revert to a guest host format.
T-Mobile Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Data Breach Leaked Millions of SSNs
The data stolen included the social security numbers as well as drivers' licenses, phone numbers, and names of 47 million customers.
California Workers Accuse Kraft Heinz of Racism, File $30 Million Suit
Employees allege that the discrimination included death threats, consistent use of racial slurs, and vandalism of their personal property.
Infighting Among the Taliban Could Lead to Humanitarian Abuse and Reign of Terrorism
Within the Taliban, factions hold views on how the country should be ruled, ranging from moderate to extreme. This could pull the group apart.
North Korea Could be Getting Ready to Test Weapons, South Korea Report Indicates
Although the warning to ships were reportedly issued Sunday through Monday, no missile launches or other types of weapon testing have occurred.
Afghan Woman Begs American Soldier for Help in Heart-Wrenching Video
“You're our family. Please help," the young women said to American service members.
U.S. 'Can't Take That Chance' on Trusting Taliban's Promise of Women's Rights: Pelosi says
“Women and girls in Afghanistan have been a high priority for us. We have to make this the subject of the greatest transparency," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
Amazon Contacted Small Businesses, Warning of the 'Negative Effects' of Monopoly Laws
“We are concerned that they could potentially have significant negative effects on small and medium-sized businesses like yours that sell in our store," Amazon wrote in its email.
White House Denies Reports Joe Biden Delayed Afghan Evacs For Political Reasons
To successfully evacuate the 22,000 refugees America stated it would help, "too many things have to go 100 percent correctly," one official said.
Alabama Doctor Refuses to Treat Unvaccinated COVID Patients
“If they asked why I told them covid is a miserable way to die and I can't watch them die like that," Dr. Jason Valentine wrote on Facebook.
Iran Accelerates Uranium Enrichment to Near Weapons-Grade
This latest development comes as talks among the United States, its Western allies, and Iran have been suspended.
Indiana Court Rules to End Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits in State
The case started after Governor Eric Holcomb saw "help wanted" signs across the state and determined pandemic relief programs were a contributing source to the lack of employees.
Pentagon Announces Plan to Settle 22,000 Afghan Asylum Seekers Amid Taliban Takeover
Director for Defense Intelligence Garry Reid stated settlement would begin in Fort Bliss, Texas and Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.