Afghanistan’s currency crumbles to record lows
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Afghanistan’s currency has tumbled to record lows this week as the Taliban seizes control of the impoverished nation…
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Taliban keep low key presence on streets of Kabul
CNN By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no…
Continue ReadingTaliban keep low key presence on streets of Kabul
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no one…
Continue ReadingTaliban keep low key presence on streets of Kabul
CNN By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no…
Continue ReadingPicture on social media starts chain of events leading to rescue of missing teenager
By Cory James Click here for updates on this story BAYONNE, New Jersey (WCBS) — After four months, a missing Staten…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue ReadingMissouri gun rights law is impeding criminal investigations, Justice Department says
By Christina Carrega A new Missouri state law that blocks state and local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws has already impeded…
Continue ReadingArizona Coyotes to host rookie tournament with 6 teams
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team…
Continue ReadingEfforts underway to rush much-needed medical supplies to Haiti in wake of devastating earthquake
By Joan Murray Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The desperate need for help is escalating in Haiti…
Continue ReadingEarthquake has devastating financial impact on Haitian Americans in South Florida
By Bobeth Yates Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Rescue and recovery efforts continue in Haiti after…
Continue ReadingBeach park seen as site for Florida condo collapse memorial
By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer An oceanfront park is emerging as the leading site for a memorial to the victims of the deadly condominium…
Continue ReadingDebate over mask mandates in Maryland schools turns ugly
By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Schools are just about to reopen, and mandates…
Continue ReadingHinduism Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Hinduism, the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. “Hinduism”…
Continue ReadingRare photo of Susan B. Anthony up for auction after spending decades in a forgotten photo studio
By David Williams, CNN One of the last photographs taken of women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony is going up for auction in New York along…
Continue ReadingMovement for Black Lives: Feds targeted BLM protesters
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press The federal government deliberately targeted Black Lives Matter protesters via heavy-handed criminal prosecutions in…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer U.S. health officials plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Americans to shore up their protection…
Continue ReadingEx-chair of Purdue denies responsibility for opioid crisis
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any…
Continue ReadingChief in charge of intel before Capitol riot returns to post
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Yogananda Pittman, who was the top Capitol Police intelligence official when…
Continue ReadingPortland schools to require all employees to be vaccinated
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest school district will require all employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The Oregonian/OregonLive…
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