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Texas town shuts down after seeing spike in COVID cases

Texas town shuts down after seeing spike in COVID cases An entire town in Texas was forced to shut down after half of the residents tested positive for COVID-19.

Afghan translator trapped in Kabul describes a 'ghost city' as thousands flee

Afghan translator trapped in Kabul describes a 'ghost city' as thousands flee Tales of hope — and horror — are coming from Afghanistan. The pace of evacuations is definitely picking up. But there are thousands who remain stranded in Kabul, now run by the Taliban. Including many who have helped the U.S. military over the years. 

Rep. McCaul: Biden 'begging the Taliban' to let Americans leave Afghanistan

Rep. McCaul: Biden 'begging the Taliban' to let Americans leave Afghanistan Texas Republican discusses the president's botched Afghanistan withdrawal on 'America Reports'

Rep. McCaul: Biden's ' surrender' to the Taliban will have long-term consequences

Rep. McCaul: Biden's ' surrender' to the Taliban will have long-term consequences Foreign Affairs Committee member discusses the political impact of the Afghanistan crisis on 'America Reports'

Carlos Santana on touring again and his new music

Carlos Santana on touring again and his new music The legendary guitarist talks about resuming his Las Vegas residency, touring, his new album, and working with Rob Thomas and Chris Stapleton.

4 Children’s Books to Read This Week

By BY JENNIFER KRAUSS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3kpJxV9

Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once Again

By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI AND SHARIF HASSAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3yeaMXA

Performative Antiracism at the University of Wisconsin

By BY JOHN MCWHORTER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3kpIeFJ

FIFA Will Share in $200 Million Payout From Justice Department

By BY REBECCA R. RUIZ AND TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3B9phxH

How to Find the New York Times Crossword Large Print and Other Solving Tools

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3mvfJcu

Nothing Got in the Way of These Paralympians

By BY ERICA ACKERBERG AND AMY PADNANI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jaAzeS

An ‘Absolute Emergency’ on Rikers Island as Violence Increases

By BY JONAH E. BROMWICH AND JAN RANSOM from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3jdynU5

G.O.P. and Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to extend the troop withdrawal deadline.

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/2UPaj0s

A top Republican in Pennsylvania promises to review the 2020 results as conspiracy theories flourish.

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/388ROa2

Wordplay’s Freelance Writing Guidelines

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3jdqkGL

Premier League Won’t Release Players for September World Cup Qualifiers

By BY ANDREW DAS AND TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2UHBES0

Este es el mundo que nos dejan los adultos

By BY GRETA THUNBERG, ADRIANA CALDERÓN, FARZANA FARUK JHUMU AND ERIC NJUGUNA from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3keHXW0

Stop & Shop throws retired WWII vet, former employee surprise 100th birthday bash

Stop & Shop throws retired WWII vet, former employee surprise 100th birthday bash Stop & Shop wanted to thank Benny Ficeto, not only for his service to this country, but for his dedication to the Edison, New Jersey, store for over a decade.

Penn Station shooting: NYPD hunt gunman after bystander caught in middle of feud struck during rush hour

Penn Station shooting: NYPD hunt gunman after bystander caught in middle of feud struck during rush hour NYPD hunting an unidentified suspect accused of opening fire outside Penn Station around rush hour on Monday, striking a 58-year-old victim who got caught in the crossfire in a leg.

Taliban reliant on illegal drug trafficking for financing as production booms, UN says

Taliban reliant on illegal drug trafficking for financing as production booms, UN says As the Taliban secures its grip on Afghanistan, the United Nations is warning that the militant group is reliant on drug trafficking as one of its primary sources of financing, as opium poppy production has increased significantly.

Lara Logan: President Biden is condemning American citizens to death

Lara Logan: President Biden is condemning American citizens to death Lara Logan slams President Biden for agreeing with Taliban on August 31st deadline

Afghanistan withdrawal: McCaul says Biden will have 'blood on his hands'

Afghanistan withdrawal: McCaul says Biden will have 'blood on his hands' House Republicans on Tuesday blasted President Biden's decision to stick to the Aug. 31 withdrawal date from Afghanistan and predicted bloodshed during the ongoing rushed evacuation from Kabul. 

Bret Baier: Officials say there's not enough time to evacuate Afghanistan

Bret Baier: Officials say there's not enough time to evacuate Afghanistan 'Special Report' host Bret Baier says the Biden administration has to come up with another plan to evacuate the country.