August 2021

An incoherent strategy doomed the 20-year US mission in Afghanistan, watchdog says as US withdraws

August 17, 2021 11:23 am CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN An incoherent strategy to rebuild Afghanistan, flush with resources but lacking cohesive leadership and a well-defined mission, doomed the 20-year US reconstruction effort that saw American taxpayers pour $145 billion into projects that were often unsustainable, corrupt, and forced through on unrealistic timelines. The conclusions from the latest

An incoherent strategy doomed the 20-year US mission in Afghanistan, watchdog says as US withdraws

August 17, 2021 11:23 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN An incoherent strategy to rebuild Afghanistan, flush with resources but lacking cohesive leadership and a well-defined mission, doomed the 20-year US reconstruction effort that saw American taxpayers pour $145 billion into projects that were often unsustainable, corrupt, and forced through on unrealistic timelines. The conclusions from the

Correction: Georgia Voting story

August 17, 2021 11:20 am The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — In a story published Aug. 17, 2021, about Georgia’s State Election Board planning to appoint a panel to review Fulton County’s handling of elections, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the investigation would be followed by a preliminary hearing within 90 days. There is no specified time limit on the panel’s investigation.

Jets’ Zane Lewis taking off in NFL after flying at Air Force

August 17, 2021 11:19 am The Associated Press

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zane Lewis has been a cornerback most of his football career but is trying to switch to safety this summer with the New York Jets. From flying planes while at Air Force to dealing with the speech impediment that he still works

Students who misuse prescription drugs risk mental health, academic challenges, OSU study finds

August 17, 2021 11:13 am KTVZ News Partners

College students who misuse prescription stimulants or opioids often experience negative mental health and academic outcomes, even if they don’t use other illicit drugs, a recent Oregon State University study found.

Feinstein calls for probe of capture, resale of wild horses

August 17, 2021 11:05 am The Associated Press

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is calling on federal land managers to conduct an investigation to determine how many of the wild horses captured on public lands in the West end up at slaughterhouses.

WNBA teams ready for sprint to the finish of regular season

August 17, 2021 11:04 am The Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After a month break for the Olympics the WNBA is back with a sprint to the playoffs. The league had its first-ever Commissioner’s Cup championship, which Seattle won in a rout of Connecticut. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was excited for the inaugural Cup final and sees

Newsroom leadership has never been this diverse, but that’s not enough

August 17, 2021 10:55 am CNN Newsource

By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business A new class of media executives who have taken top jobs at major publications in the US in the last year is much different than any that came before it. Notably, the class is not made up of predominantly White men. In fact, the cohort includes many firsts. For the

Chiefs waive Callaway, Baylis with injury designations

August 17, 2021 10:53 am The Associated Press

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs waived wide receiver Antonio Callaway and tight end Evan Baylis with injury designations while placing running back Elijah McGuire on injured reserve in a series of roster moves. The Chiefs had until the middle of the afternoon to trim their roster to 85 players, but they

Oregon adds 20,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls for 15th straight month

August 17, 2021 10:51 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2% in July from 5.6% , the 15th straight monthly decline, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday.

Correction: Abortion-Lawsuit story

August 17, 2021 10:51 am The Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — In a story published August 17, 2021, about a lawsuit seeking to overturn provisions of a new Arizona abortion law, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of an anti-abortion group. It is the Center for Arizona Policy, not the Center for Arizona Progress.

PGA Tour starts postseason, LPGA Tour ends majors season

August 17, 2021 10:47 am The Associated Press

By The Associated Press It’s the start of the postseason for the PGA Tour and the end of the major season for the LPGA Tour. The Northern Trust returns to Liberty National, the first of three FedEx Cup playoff events that lead to a $15 million bonus to the winner. The top 70 players from

Walker’s welcome: Kemba comes home to play for the Knicks

August 17, 2021 10:45 am The Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The “Welcome to New York” signs decorating the outside of Madison Square Garden and hanging behind him were nice, though unnecessary. Kemba Walker needs no introduction around here. He’s a New York native who was already playing at Madison Square Garden in high school and

At Midwest state fairs no masks required, vaccines are free

August 17, 2021 10:44 am The Associated Press

By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State Fairs in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin are offering COVID-19 vaccinations as the delta variant spreads across the country. In Iowa, a vaccination booth nestled among corn dog and funnel cake stands vaccinated 150 people in the first four days of the fair,

Evictions piling up in Tennessee with moratorium ended

August 17, 2021 10:28 am CNN Newsource

By Ryan Breslin Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Evictions in Tennessee continue to rise since the CDC moratorium ended in July. Even though a new moratorium was issued by the CDC, that does not apply in Tennessee because of a ruling by a sixth circuit federal court. The ruling

Cardenal antivacunas en EE.UU. está hospitalizado y con un ventilador

August 17, 2021 10:23 am CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — El cardenal estadounidense Raymond Leo Burke ha sido hospitalizado con covid-19 y conectado a un ventilador, según un tuit publicado el fin de semana desde su cuenta oficial. En un tuit del 10 de agosto, Burke, un crítico de la vacunación contra el covid-19, anunció que había dado positivo por coronavirus y

US agencies scrub websites to protect Afghans left behind

August 17, 2021 10:22 am The Associated Press

By MATTHEW LEE, ASHRAF KHALIL and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple federal agencies that operated in Afghanistan and worked with Afghan citizens have been hastily purging their websites, removing articles and photos that could endanger the Afghan civilians who interacted with them out of fear of retribution from the Taliban. The concern

US agencies scrub websites to protect Afghans left behind

August 17, 2021 10:22 am The Associated Press

By MATTHEW LEE, ASHRAF KHALIL and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple federal agencies that operated in Afghanistan and worked with Afghan citizens have been hastily purging their websites, removing articles and photos that could endanger the Afghan civilians who interacted with them out of fear of retribution from the Taliban. The concern

8 arrested in connection with tri-county burglary ring

August 17, 2021 10:17 am CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Baumer Click here for updates on this story MADISON COUNTY, Illinois (KMOV) — Several suspects are in custody believed to be linked to a tri-county burglary ring in the Metro East. In late July, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office began investigating an influx of burglaries and car thefts that had common denominators and

Jakobsen earns Vuelta stage win 1 year after horrific crash

August 17, 2021 10:12 am The Associated Press

MOLINA DE ARAGÓN, Spain (AP) — A year ago Fabio Jakobsen was on a hospital bed fighting for his life in an induced coma after a horrific crash at the Tour of Poland. On Tuesday he was a stage winner again at a Grand Tour race after winning the fourth stage of the Spanish Vuelta.

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Month: August 2021