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In Its Last Days in Kabul, U.S. Turns to Taliban as a Partner

Stretched thin, American forces rely on militants they fought for 20 years to help provide security at the airport. Taliban, who like the U.S. see Islamic State as an enemy, seek to gain international recognition for their administration.

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Making a splash in the marketing world

“There are three common blunders that most SaaS marketers make time and again when it comes to clarity and high-converting content,” says Konrad Sanders, founder and CEO of The Creative Copywriter, “1. Not differentiating from competitors. 2. Not humanizing ‘tech

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As Afghans bury those killed in Kabul attack, sense of abandonment and anger at U.S. rises

The death toll in Thursday’s suicide bombing outside Kabul’s airport has risen. At least 169 Afghan civilians were killed, along with 13 U.S. service members. The Defense Department said Friday it was the work of one Islamic State bomber, not

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Comparing strategies and challenges of evacuating Afghanistan with Vietnam exit

For more on the evacuation operation in Kabul and the challenges the U.S. military faces in light of Thursday’s attacks, Amna Nawaz turns to retired Col. Mark Cancian. He had a 38-year career in the Marine Corps and was involved

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News Wrap: Florida judge reverses DeSantis order banning school mask mandates

In our news wrap Friday, a judge in Florida ruled that school districts in the state can impose mask mandates in the classroom, reversing an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis banning such mandates. The Texas House easily passed a

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Brooks and Capehart on Kabul attack, Jan. 6 investigation, voting rights

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed U.S. service members, the commission investigating the Jan. 6 riot, and

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RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan gets parole on 16th attempt; governor can review – CNN

RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan gets parole on 16th attempt; governor can review  CNN Robert F. Kennedy’s killer, Sirhan Sirhan, is recommended for parole  Yahoo News Sirhan Sirhan To Make 16th Bid For Parole  CBS Los Angeles Is it time to release RFK killer

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Daily Crunch: In latest tech crackdown, China plans severe algorithm restrictions

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for Friday, August 27, 2021. What a week! In the last

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Marine commander relieved of command after calling out brass for Afghanistan withdrawal: report

One day after airing his frustration’s with the Pentagon’s withdrawal from Aghanistan, a Marine battalion commander announced he had been relieved of his command, Task & Purpose reported Friday. “I’m not saying we’ve got to be in Afghanistan forever, but

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Sirhan Sirhan Has Served 53 Years For Killing Robert F. Kennedy. Soon He May Be Free

Sirhan’s sentence was commuted to life with the possibility of parole in 1972. On Friday, the California Board of Parole recommended parole. (Image credit: Donaldson Collection/Getty Images)

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