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Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani on the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover

Last August, the Taliban swept into Kabul after conquering the country at a torrid pace. Afghan security forces did not resist, the American withdrawal was thrown into further chaos, and the Afghan government dissolved in hours. Ashraf Ghani, the country’s

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White House Press Secretary Tells Reporter To “Respect Your Colleagues” As She Protests Not Being Called On During Briefing – Deadline

White House Press Secretary Tells Reporter To “Respect Your Colleagues” As She Protests Not Being Called On During Briefing  Deadline White House reporter blows up at Karine Jean-Pierre for not taking questions  Fox News Karine Jean-Pierre rebukes White House reporters for shouting

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Mark Zuckerberg said he gave up running as exercise to take his mind off work because ‘the problem with running is you can think a lot’ – Yahoo Finance

Mark Zuckerberg said he gave up running as exercise to take his mind off work because ‘the problem with running is you can think a lot’  Yahoo Finance Joe Rogan grills Zuckerberg on how Facebook moderates controversial content  CNN Mark Zuckerberg tells

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Four Iran-backed fighters killed in US strikes on Syria, Pentagon says

Washington hoping Iran will back off after Wednesday exchange of fire, including bombings to destroy rocket launchers used to target American troops in Deir Ezzour

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Burgeoning salmon farming industry sparks controversy over pollution and sustainability

There has been a growing appetite around the world for fish. But that growth in demand is raising all kinds of questions and concerns for the industry about sustainability and impact. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien has the first of a

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Parts of Deep South flooded after heavy rainfall

People in parts of the Deep South are cleaning up after flash flooding sent water into churches, homes and businesses.

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Georgia prosecutor in 2020 election probe seeks testimony from Meadows, Powell

The prosecutor who’s investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia is seeking to compel testimony from more allies of the former president, including former chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer

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Mark Meadows ordered to testify in Fulton County probe of Trump election overturn efforts – POLITICO

Mark Meadows ordered to testify in Fulton County probe of Trump election overturn efforts  POLITICO Judge wraps hearing on motion to quash Brian Kemp subpoena  11Alive Georgia Gov. Kemp argues to block subpoena to appear before grand jury investigating Trump’s attempts to

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Europe ‘one step away’ from radiation disaster at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia has put all Europeans “one step away” from a radiation disaster at Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said in a dire warning.

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How Schools Are Working to Help Kids Recover From Pandemic Learning Loss

The trio of third graders at Tennessee’s Trousdale County Elementary School begin working on their multiplication tables as soon as they sit down for tutoring, quietly penciling in answers. Kelsey Harris, their math tutor, reminds them that this year they

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