Afghan refugees: Fort McCoy authorized, Wisconsin prepares
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
House lawmaker introduces bill to shorten workweek to 4 days
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California tweeted that he has introduced legislation to shorten the workweek to 32 hours.
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California tweeted that he has introduced legislation to shorten the workweek to 32 hours.
States volunteer to take in Afghan refugees
Democrat and Republican governors have expressed support for taking in refugees from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. war effort over the last two decades.
Democrat and Republican governors have expressed support for taking in refugees from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. war effort over the last two decades.
Taliban violently disperses protest as Afghan president resurfaces in UAE
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
How to help Afghan refugees: Ways to support those impacted by Taliban takeover
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
Afghan refugee in San Francisco feels terror over Taliban invasion
Humaira Ghilzai of San Francisco spent the morning "on the phone with Kabul," specifically with the director of a girl's school in Afghanistan to see how dire the situation is there because of the Taliban takeover.
Humaira Ghilzai of San Francisco spent the morning "on the phone with Kabul," specifically with the director of a girl's school in Afghanistan to see how dire the situation is there because of the Taliban takeover.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Human remains discovered in wheel well of C-17 that departed Kabul with Afghans clinging to it
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars past 1,900
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
Hundreds of Afghans pack US military plane to escape Taliban control
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
Taliban vows women's rights, security under Islamic rule of Afghanistan
The Taliban is seeking to convince the world that it has changed from the group that imposed a brutal rule on the country in the 1990s.
The Taliban is seeking to convince the world that it has changed from the group that imposed a brutal rule on the country in the 1990s.
Female anchor interviews Taliban official on Afghan TV
Beheshta Arghand, a female host for the Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, interviewed a Taliban official on camera after the group’s takeover.
Beheshta Arghand, a female host for the Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, interviewed a Taliban official on camera after the group’s takeover.
Taliban seizes Afghanistan: What happened and what could come next
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
George W. Bush expresses 'deep sadness' over Afghanistan situation
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
3 tropical systems impacting US, Caribbean and Bermuda
Three tropical systems were churning Monday in the Atlantic basin and threatening to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast, some Caribbean islands including earthquake-damaged Haiti, and the island territory of Bermuda.
Three tropical systems were churning Monday in the Atlantic basin and threatening to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast, some Caribbean islands including earthquake-damaged Haiti, and the island territory of Bermuda.
Biden authorizes $500M in aid relief to Afghan refugees amid Taliban takeover
The president authorized $500 million on Monday in aid relief to assist Afghan refugees amid chaos as the Taliban take over the country.
The president authorized $500 million on Monday in aid relief to assist Afghan refugees amid chaos as the Taliban take over the country.
Arizona veteran, Afghan refugee speak out about Afghanistan's Taliban takeover
An Arizona veteran who served in Afghanistan and an Afghan refugee have strong reactions to the unfolding events as the Taliban takes over the country.
An Arizona veteran who served in Afghanistan and an Afghan refugee have strong reactions to the unfolding events as the Taliban takes over the country.
Female Afghan Air Force pilot describes disappointment at seeing 'evil' return to her homeland
Niloofar Rahmani escaped Afghanistan in 2015 after skyrocketing to fame as the country's first female Air Force pilot since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Now, she gets emotional thinking about the young girls left behind who’ve never known life under Taliban rule.
Niloofar Rahmani escaped Afghanistan in 2015 after skyrocketing to fame as the country's first female Air Force pilot since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Now, she gets emotional thinking about the young girls left behind who’ve never known life under Taliban rule.
Naomi Osaka to donate Cincinnati prize money to Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Tennis star Naomi Osaka tweeted her decision on Saturday to donate her prize money from this week’s U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Ohio for relief efforts in Haiti following a deadly earthquake.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka tweeted her decision on Saturday to donate her prize money from this week’s U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Ohio for relief efforts in Haiti following a deadly earthquake.